Actors' Circle Theatre is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1988. A group of 20 people wanted to bring quality theatre to the community and have a great time doing it. It is safe to say that their goal has been, and continues to be achieved. The group of active members has grown to over 75 with many alumni in the wings, and a handful of the founding members actively involved in the productions.

Actors' Circle Theatre productions draw on local talent from surrounding communities. Actors' Circle currently produces shows that utilize an adult cast but there are often roles for teens and children. Historically, the spring show is a musical such as My Fair Lady, The Wizard of Oz, Guys and Dolls, The Mikado, and The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas. The fall show is a usually a straight play with past productions such as The Man Who Came to Dinner, Inspecting Carol, Jake's Women, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Once in a Lifetime. (Click on This Season for information on upcoming shows currently being produced).

 

We recently started our Shakespeare in the Park Productions that will run every summer. Go to This Season for more information!

 

Mission Statement:

Actors' Circle Theatre's continuing mission is to foster enjoyment and participation in the theatre arts throughout the Monadnock Region.

 

 

Actors' Circle Theatre is proud of their achievements at the NH Theatre Awards

Awards at the NH Theatre Awards

2010 NHTA - Best Supporting Actor: Scott Gardner (The Taming of the Shrew)

2010 NHTA - Best Director: Deborah Shakespeare Thurber (The Taming of the Shrew)

2008 NHTA - Best Sound Design: Seven Times Salt (Twelfth Night)
2006 NHTA - Best Actress: Wendy Almeida (Jake's Women)
2006 NHTA - Best Actor: Peter Eisenstadter (Jake's Women)
2006 NHTA - Best Director: Mariah Herlihy Sefel (Jake's Women)

 

Finalists at the NH Theatre Awards

2010 NHTA - Best Production: The Taming of the Shrew

2010 NHTA - Best Actress: Mariah Sefel (The Taming of the Shrew)

2010 NHTA - Best Costumes: Deborah Thurber Shakespeare (The Taming of the Shrew)

2009 NHTA - Best Actor: Peter Eisenstadter (Much Ado About Nothing)

2006 NHTA - Best Show: Jake's Women

2005 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress: Sarah Taylor (Inspecting Carol)

Nominations at the NH Theatre Awards

2010 NHTA - Best Actor: John Sefel (The Taming of the Shrew)

2010 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress: Kimberly Miller (The Taming of the Shrew)

2010 NHTA - Best Sound Design: Deborah Shakespeare Thurber (The Taming of the Shrew)

2009 NHTA - Best Director: Mariah Sefel (Much Ado About Nothing)

2009 NHTA - Best Musical Director: Meegan Gagnon (Peter Pan)

2009 NHTA - Best Actor (Musical): Don Wilmeth (Peter Pan)

2009 NHTA - Best Actress (Musical): Ashley Hughes (Peter Pan)

2009 NHTA - Best Actress: Wendy Almeida (Much Ado About Nothing)

2009 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress: Kimberly Miller (Much Ado About Nothing)

2008 NHTA - Best Actor: Peter Eisenstadter (Twelfth Night)

2008 NHTA - Best Actress: Carrie Kidd (Arsenic & Old Lace)

2008 NHTA - Best Supporting Actress: Kimberly Miller (Arsenic & Old Lace)

2007 NHTA - Best Actor: Peter Eisenstadter (Deathtrap)
2007 NHTA - Best Actress (Musical): Jen Skinner (Once Upon A Mattress)
2007 NHTA - Best Supporting Actor (Musical): Peter Eisenstadter (Once Upon A Mattress)
 

 

ACT is a proud member of the New Hampshire Community Theatre Association

 

Board of Directors

Rob Koch

Mariah Sefel
Jenn Skinner
Beth Cote
Sharon McHugh

Please click on Members for more information regarding the benefits of an ACT membership and Past Plays for a complete list of past ACT shows).

 

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