Artist’s Collaborative Theatre is pleased to present new works by two of our favorite writer/actors!

In Judgment Day Roland Goodbody and David Kaye each explore the life of a person who achieved great fame in their time.  Roland takes us on “A Walk with Marlene,” with unexpected results, through the streets of Berlin in search of the grave of the beloved film star and passionate anti-Nazi activist.

In “The Haber Conundrum,” David calls to the stand Fritz Haber, German chemist and Nobel laureate, who fell from acclaim to infamy and descended into obscurity.  These gifted performers weave their stories with penetrating insights, seasoned humor, and deep wisdom.

PERFORMANCES
Sat, Sep 14 at 7:30 is almost sold out; call 603.300.2986 for current status.
Sat, Sep 14 at 2:00 is sold out!  Thank you for your support!

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986. Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]

 

 

Susan Poulin is back as the incomparable Ida LeClair, in
The Best of Ida!

Ida LeClair, the star of Ida: Woman Who Runs With the Moose, Ida’s Havin’ a Yard Sale! and A Very Ida Christmas, has been called “the funniest woman in Maine.” Now is your chance to find out why.

The Best of Ida is a show jam packed with Ida’s favorite stories. She will crack you up with her insights into love, friendship and the Pine Tree State of mind. Guaranteed to put you in touch with your “innah Mainah,” Ida has Moxie, and she’s not afraid to drink it!

PERFORMANCES

Thu, Aug 22 – 2:00 & 7:30         Thu, Aug 29 – 2:00 & 7:30

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986. Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]

 

 

Artists’ Collaborative Theatre celebrates the unmatched legacy of beloved playwright Neil Simon with the production of his brilliant comedy, 

Meet screenwriter Herb Tucker. Herb has writer’s block…and a guilty conscience for leaving his family sixteen years ago. But Fate comes knocking when his 19-year old daughter shows up at his door with plans to become a star. Libby Tucker is someone you’ll never forget — a spitfire of a girl full of hope who offers her father a second chance at life and love . . .  if he’s brave enough to take it.

Danielle Howard directs an all-star cast, with Michael Walsh as Herb, Hannah Wagner as Libby, and Donna Phofolos as Herb’s wise and patient girlfriend, Steffy!

PERFORMANCES
Aug 16, 24, 31, Sep 1 – 2:00          Aug 23, 24, 30, 31 – 7:30
Fri, Aug 23 at 7:30 & Sat, Aug 24 at 2:00 are almost sold out;
please call for current status. Thanks!
[Sun, Sep 1 at 2:00 is sold out.]

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986. Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]

Nominated for 2017 Spotlight Awards for
  Best Play, Best Actor, Best Actress,
Best Director!

Experience the joy and laughter of last year’s transcendent story of Holly and Robert! The superb cast returns in Norm Foster’s brilliant and deeply touching play that sets a sure and steady course to hope.

Holly Fitch’s life has become quite complicated. Then she meets Robert Castle and his mother, Claire – two very special people. Now Holly may just find her way to becoming the person she was meant to be.

Catherine Colby plays Holly, Tomer Oz plays Robert, and Carol Davenport plays Claire. Alan Huisman and Roland Goodbody round out this dream cast. Stephanie Voss Nugent directs.

“Yet another gem by ACT ONE…a beautifully polished one.” – Edge

“Great script, clever director, talented cast, this show is a “triple treat” for Seacoast audiences!” – Sound

“A masterpiece! It will change the way you view people from the outside in.” – Northshore News

PERFORMANCES

Aug 25, 26, Sep 1, 2 – 7:30 Aug 26, 27, Sep 2 – 2:00

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986. Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]

Many thanks to all who participated in ACT ONE’s Spring into Summer Raffle last month!  We had two terrific prizes for you to choose from ~ theatre tickets and an island getaway, and proceeds from raffle tickets has made it possible for us to launch Festival 2019 in grand style!

The two winning tickets were drawn Sunday, June 9 at the final performance of Cupid’s Arrow!

Ben & Marsha Herman were the winners of our Festival Theatre Tickets Raffle and have 4 tickets to all four theatre events of Festival 2019 and for our special concert with Grammy Award- winning acoustic guitarist Ed Gerhard on Sunday, September 8. The Hermans may gift tickets to friends & family and donate tickets to any nonprofits they support to help them raise funds ~ a win-win-win for theatre lovers!

Bob & Ann Radwan were the winners of The Island Getaway Raffle.  Thanks to the generous support of our June Event Sponsor, Star Island Corporation, the Radwans will enjoy a two-night stay at the historic Oceanic Hotel on Star Island at the Isles of Shoals!  Artists’ Collaborative is very grateful to Star Island Corporation for this wonderful raffle prize and for sponsoring our June Event.  

All of us at ACT ONE are grateful to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and helped us put some “fun” in our fundraising!  We invite you all to join us for Festival 2019!

ACT ONE is thrilled to share with our theatre patrons this stunning new work ~ a story told in letters by gifted playwright, poet, and novelist, Caroline Wood. 

We premiered this production in June 2017, playing to full houses and receiving standing ovations and heartfelt praise from audience members.  By popular demand the show returned in September & October 2017.

It’s 1910 and Miss Cecily Barnes of Washington State is passionate about having a flower garden. She finds a catalogue from “Mrs. Beauchamp’s Mystical Flower Seed and Herb Emporium” and sends off to England for seeds. Thus begins a joyous exchange of letters between young Cecily and Louise Beauchamp that grows into a friendship transcending time and oceans. The Immigrant Garden is a journey of love and self-discovery – and a story you will long remember!

PERFORMANCES
Fri, Aug 3 – 7:30     Sat, Aug 4 – 2:00 & 7:30

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986.
Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]

 

 

Everyone has a story!  Prepare to be enthralled when the wonderful folks from True Tales Live take the stage Sunday, September 15 at 2:00 for an afternoon of lively and local storytelling. 

Join us for real life tales told by people from the Seacoast who have a great stories to share. The theme for Sunday, Sep 15 is “Rising to the Challenge” and here are the storytellers!

Click here ~ True Tales Live ~ for a short video clip! 

And a word to the wise: True Tales Live Onstage performances often sell out, so best to get your tickets early!

Sponsored by PPMtv – Portsmouth Public Media

PERFORMANCE

Sunday, Sep 15 – 2:00

Only a handful of seats left!  Please call 603.300.2986 for current status!

Note: if the date/time you wish to reserve is not listed in the drop-down menu,
please call the Box Office at 603.300.2986. Tickets may still be available!
[No refunds; ticket exchanges will be made according to availability.]