WHERE ARE WE TODAY? By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director Well . . . we are here.Where is here?Here is – So begins Pastor Paul’s message to his congregation in Lucas Hnath’s THE CHRISTIANS, the first Next Act offering coming up in our 31st season. Paul is preparing his congregation for a big change in […]
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2020-2021 Season
There’s no denying that our lives and our world have changed a lot recently. However, we are confident that recognizable daily life will return and that live performance will hold an even higher esteem among you, our loyal patrons, who have cherished and supported Next Act’s work for years or decades. Our 2020-21 season focuses […]
Layered Realities
Layered Realities The Art of Jean Dexter Sobon By Bill Toth, volunteer gallery curator As depicted in the play 9 CIRCLES, the search for truth and justice is a many layered pursuit, often influenced by the searcher’s perspective as much as an objective reality. In a court, the desired outcome is a verdict; a conclusion; […]
Our Production Partner
Our Production Partner By David Cecsarini, Producing Artistic Director During the planning process for 9 CIRCLES, we reached out to a unique, local arts organization called Feast of Crispian (FoC)*. Their mission is dedicated to working with veterans of military service and as such, has been an indispensable community partner, helping us understand circumstances and […]
The Carnival’s Coming to Town!
The Carnival’s Coming to Town! By Jane Flieller, Development Director Step right up … and help the company that puts on the greatest show(s) on earth!! I am very excited to announce our annual fundraising event, Bravo, Next Act, 2020! will be held on Thursday, April 30th. Join us as we pull out all the […]
Standing By to Lend a Hand
It’s almost an hour until performance time and there are already people bustling about in the theatre lobby. They are volunteer ushers, signing in, donning their badges, meeting with the House Manager, sharing information and prepping programs for the soon-to-arrive audience.