ABOUT ACT OF CT

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded in 2018 by Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine and Bryan Perri, and along with the more recent addition of R. Erin Craig, ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known musicals, as well as world-premiere productions by the next generation of writers and composers. In addition to fully produced mainstage productions, ACT of CT’s programing also includes a New Works Series, a Broadway Unplugged Series, and an extensive theater education program. With its 182 seats and turntable stage, the theater offers an intimate, unique, and immersive theatrical experience for its patrons. Given the proximity to New York City, ACT of CT has access to top theatre talent and professionals. In just five seasons, ACT of CT has become one of the most well-known and highly respected regional theatres in the area, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album for the cast album of their 2021 production of Stephen Schwartz’s "Snapshots". ACT of CT is dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a culturally diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, musicians, crew members and audiences, and is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintain an inclusive and discrimination-free environment. 

Sunset Boulevard, 2023. Photo credit Jeff Butchen

 

ACT of CT Grammy Nominated Grammy Nominated World Premiere: snapshots

The 2021 ACT of CT production of Snapshots is the only cast album recording available for this Stephen Schwartz musical! This world premiere cast album is nominated for a Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album of the year.

 
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actors on stage

Message of Solidarity

We recognize that building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment is central to our mission and is vital to the sustainability in the community that we serve and love. ACT of CT continues our commitment to our BIPOC and AAPI neighbors and colleagues. We continue to see this time period as one of tremendous opportunity and we commit to an ongoing dedication to hiring BIPOC and AAPI artists in order to be an organization that is inclusive and equitable.

Mission Statement

To elevate the level of entertainment in Fairfield County and to foster a sense of community through the arts by producing exceptional theater and encouraging an environment of inclusivity and artistic excellence.

First ACT!

First ACT! was created to support, encourage and nurture students, pre-professionals, and working artists of all socio-economic backgrounds, races, ethnicities and genders so that they may receive the highest level of theatrical training, theatrical education, and opportunity possible. ACT of CT strongly believes that theater fosters empathy and inspires creative thinking while providing a safe space in which all can listen and learn from one another.