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VACT supports projects that enhance the artistic experience. Our number one priority is to have fun! Verona Area Community Theater, Inc.

offers the Verona, Wisconsin area community opportunities to participate in and enjoy all facets of community theater. The mission for VACT, Inc. is to support productions and projects that augment and enhance the artistic experience for all who participate whether on stage, behind the scenes or in the audience. These productions are understood to be occasions to refine skills, learn new ones, and

have fun. It is an organization goal to offer affordable access to theater to the wider community and to provide educational activities for Verona area residents in all aspects of staging theatrical production

09/19/2024

🚨 Last chance! Registration closes TOMORROW for our Fall Youth Drama & Music Classes! 🚨

🎭 6th-8th graders, get ready to step into the spotlight with "Mystery On Stage!" 🔎🕵️‍♀️ Unleash your inner detective and work on acting skills, while solving thrilling mysteries on stage!

🎉 K-2 kiddos, join the fun with "Drama Explorers!" 🌍✨ Let your imagination run wild as we journey through exciting new worlds!

✨ Plus, we've got even MORE awesome classes for all ages! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today! 📝

📍 Register now at vact.org

09/18/2024

🎭✨ Calling all performers! 🎶 Are you ready to shine on stage? Join us for auditions for our upcoming production of She Loves Me! This charming musical is filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

📅 Audition registration is closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your talent—registration closes on September 24th.

👉 Head over to vact.org to sign up and get all the details!

09/12/2024

✨ Save the Date: Saturday, September 21 ✨

You're invited to our annual Friends of VACT Meeting—an evening filled with celebration, excitement, and community!

Kick off the night by reconnecting with fellow VACT friends and supporters during a fun social hour. Then, stay for an action-packed meeting featuring:

🎥 A recap of our unforgettable 2023-24 season
👀 Sneak peeks into the exciting 2024-25 lineup
🎭 Live performances from the shows vying for a spot in our January 2026 season
🌟 Exclusive previews of what's coming in 2025-26!

Join us for an evening of entertainment and insider updates—you won’t want to miss it! See you there!

09/02/2024

09/01/2024

Audition registration is now open for She Loves Me! Auditions for this adult production will be in late September, with performances in December. Details and registration on our website at vact.org!

08/26/2024

Congratulations to the cast of Dinosaurs Before Dark Kids, our fall 2nd-5th grade musical! Cast list can be found on our website at vact.org.

Tickets are already on sale for this fun, family friendly show! Ticket information at vact.org

08/20/2024

Congratulations to the cast of SpongeBob Youth Edition, our fall youth musical for grades 6-8! Cast list posted at vact.org.

Thank you so much for everyone who auditioned for this production! We saw some incredible talent from almost 120 middle schoolers who auditioned for this show, but unfortunately we were not able to cast everyone. If you were not cast, please consider coming out for a future production, looking at one of our great theater classes this fall, or keeping an eye out for auditions at one of the other great theaters in the area!

08/16/2024

We are thrilled to announce Justin McDermott as our new education director for the 2024-25 season! With a background in youth education as well as a professional performance career, Justin is ready for an exciting season of dance, drama, and music classes at VACT.

Registration for all classes opens August 19. Details at vact.org

08/15/2024

The schedule and class descriptions for our fall youth classes and 2024-25 Verona Youth Dance season are now LIVE on our website! With so many fun classes to choose from, there is a little something for everyone. Registration opens August 19 for all classes. Details on our website at vact.org

08/14/2024

The cast of 9 to 5 has clocked in! Congratulations to the cast of our fall musical: https://www.vact.org/2024-95 This is one office party you won't want to miss! Tickets on sale now at vact.org.

08/09/2024

Break a leg to Middleton Players Theatre on their opening night of Lumberjacks in Love!

08/09/2024

Get ready for an epic class season at VACT, for youth in grades K-8! Whether your child dreams of being on stage or loves to move to the beat, we've got a perfect class for them. Dance, drama, and music classes are coming your way - registration opens August 19th! Keep an eye on our website at vact.org for class listings to be posted soon!

07/29/2024

Help us pick the next big show for our January 2026 musical! We're searching for the perfect show to light up our stage in January 2026 and need your help! What kind of show would you love to see on our stage? Head over to our website to learn more about the selection process: https://www.vact.org/show-selection

Then, by August 10th, send your dream musical suggestions to [email protected]. We can't wait to hear your suggestions!

07/11/2024

Mark your calendars, the wait is almost over!

Audition registration for our Fall Youth Shows opens in ONE WEEK (7/18)! ️

6th-8th graders, get ready to dive into Bikini Bottom with The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition! 2nd-5th graders, embark on a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS!

Registration opens on July 18th! Information on our website at vact.org ✨

07/09/2024

Calling all singers, dancers, and office warriors!

Audition registration is NOW OPEN for 9 to 5: The Musical! ✨

Dust off your resumes and get ready to work from nine to five (or maybe a little later ) in this hilarious and heartwarming story of friendship and finding your voice.

Head over to vact.org to sign up and show us what you've got! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable production. Open to adults age 18+

07/07/2024

The Grand Finale: A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!

This season wouldn't have been possible without the dedication of our incredible volunteers! You are the heart and soul of VACT. From cast and crew to families and everyone in between, THANK YOU for making this season unforgettable!

07/06/2024

A round of applause for our amazing 2023-24 season program advertisers!

Thanks to your incredible support, VACT continues to thrive! We couldn't have brought this season's fantastic programming without you. Want to support the businesses that make VACT amazing? Visit them in person and check them out in our show programs, posted on our website show production pages: https://www.vact.org/page-pp

Thank you for a great season!

07/05/2024

Curtain Call for Verona Businesses!

As we wrap up our 2023-24 season, a huge round of applause for Verona's incredible businesses! From paint and signs to cakes, parties, printing, gifts, and beyond, your support brought our productions to life. We couldn't have done it without you!

07/02/2024

The Spotlight Shines on Our Shining Stars!

What a whirlwind week we had with our amazing K-2 campers last week! From learning about teamwork and storytelling to working on fun creative projects, these young thespians also put on an unforgettable performance of "Stone Soup" at the end of the week.

Their smiles and enthusiasm were contagious, and we can't wait to see what the rest of the summer camps bring! ✨

A huge thank you to our dedicated counselors and staff for making our first summer camp of the season so special!

P.S. Stay tuned for more photos and videos from our upcoming camps!

06/30/2024

That's a wrap on Seussical! A heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss with us.

From the energetic jungle creatures to the heart-warming moments between Horton and JoJo, you brought the magic to life with your laughter and applause. We couldn't have done it without our incredible cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who made this production perfectly whimsical. ✨

We hope you left the theater with a smile on your face, a song in your heart, and a renewed sense of imagination. Remember, "A person's a person, no matter how small!"

06/29/2024

The Whos are raving about Seussical!

We've been floored by all the amazing reviews for our fantastical production of Seussical! Look at what audiences are saying about this great show!

Don't miss your LAST chance to be part of the magic! The final performance takes flight today at 2:00 PM. ⏰

Grab your tickets before they're gone faster than a Grinch's heart can grow! Tickets at vact.org

06/28/2024

Calling all Whovians, Wickershams, and lovers of musical mayhem!

These fantastic photos capture just a glimpse of the magic we've been brewing up onstage! Don't miss your chance to be transported to the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss!

We've only got TWO SHOWS LEFT of our purr-fectly whimsical production of Seussical. Friday night and a Saturday matinee!

Tickets for our final two show are selling fast, so snag yours before they disappear faster than a Cat in a Hat! Tickets at vact.org

06/28/2024

Seussical spans the generations! Our oldest cast member, Dee, at 77 years young, shares a heartwarming moment with our youngest cast member, Auggie, at just 9 months old. ✨ This is what community theater is all about - bringing people of all ages together to create something truly special!

Only two Seussical shows left to catch heartwarming moments like this, Friday at 7:30 and Saturday at 2:00! Tickets at vact.org!

06/27/2024

A friendship for the ages (and all the jungles in between)!

Horton and Gertrude, the unlikeliest of duos, are ready to take you on a whimsical adventure in Seussical! There is still time to get tickets for Thursday night's show, starting at 7:30!

This heartwarming (and hilarious!) musical runs for just THREE MORE SHOWS! ⏳ Don't miss your chance to witness Horton's loyalty and Gertrude's newfound confidence shine bright! ✨ Grab your tickets now at vact.org!

06/27/2024

Feeling a little one-feathered? 🪶

Can't get enough of Gertrude McFuzz and her tail-tastic journey? We hear you loud and clear! That's why our amazing Seussical production is FLUFFING back for a SECOND WEEKEND of shows!

But hurry, there are only THREE MORE SHOWS, Thursday-Saturday! Don't miss your chance to see Gertrude finally embrace her magnificent plumage in this show-stopping scene! Get your tickets now now before they disappear - tickets at vact.org

Address

103 Lincoln Street
Verona, WI
53593

Opening Hours

Monday	3pm - 9pm
Tuesday	3pm - 9pm
Wednesday	3pm - 9pm
Thursday	3pm - 9pm
Sunday	10am - 9pm

Website

http://vact.org/

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Get ready to Cut Loose!! Our middle school production of Footloose Youth Edition as well as our grades 2-5 show Frozen open tomorrow night!! Both shows run November 16th-18th. Tickets @ vact.org/tickets #VACT #Footloose #Frozen

Check our 6th-8th grade cast rehearsing for Footloose, Youth Edition, opening in one week, along with our 2nd-5th grade production, Frozen Kids! Tickets are going fast! Get your tickets now at vact.org

Returning TONIGHT, Thursday at 7:30pm, The Wizard of Oz! Don't miss your chance to visit the wonderful world of Oz! Tickets at vact.org

Still time to see The Wizard of Oz this weekend!! This fantastic cast and staff have put together an absolutely joyful show and we can't wait for audiences to enjoy it. Tickets at vact.org

Check out the trailer for The Wizard of Oz!! This heartwarming family classic opens Friday and runs for 3 shows this weekend and 3 shows next weekend. Don't miss your chance to follow the yellow brick road! Tickets at vact.org

More fly rehearsal! Check out 10-year-old Tristan as Nikko the Flying Monkey getting his first taste of flight! Come see Tristan and the rest of the fantastic cast of The Wizard of Oz, opening in just a few days! Tickets at vact.org

Congratulations to Coen Faber on being an Overture's Jerry Awards Outstanding Lead Actor recipient for his performance as Squidward in VACT’s high school production of The SpongeBob Musical! Here’s Coen performing in the Lead Actor medley at tonight’s Jerry Awards ceremony! We are so proud of Coen and all the fantastic cast and crew that worked on SpingeBob!!

Learning to fly!! Check out Glinda at fly rehearsal then come see the magic for real at The Wizard of Oz, opening Friday! Tickets at vact.org!

Check out our Wizard of Oz cast working hard on making sure you get to the Merry Old Land of Oz! Just a little over a week until we open The Wizard of Oz! Running June 16-24 only, don't miss your chance to see this beloved musical! Tickets at vact.org!

Here are our Munchkins hard at work in rehearsal for The Wizard of Oz, opening June 16!! Come see the Munchkins and the rest of the fabulous cast of Wizard today walking in the Verona Hometown Days parade, Sunday at noon! Then head over to vact.org to get your tickets for this fantastic family show, running for 6 performances only! Tickets at vact.org.

Don’t miss your last to see The SpongeBob musical before it taps away! Our final show is Saturday at 7:30! Tickets at vact.org/tickets!

It's a great week for theater at VACT! Check out the The SpongeBob Musical cast hard at work on Bikini Bottom Day. Don’t miss this great show - opening April 27 and running for 4 shows only! Tickets available now at vact.org

We’re so excited to show you some sneak peeks of our high school production, The SpongeBob musical! Come see why the cast of The SpongeBob Musical is having the “Best Day Ever!” Opening April 27, running for 4 shows only! Tickets available now at vact.org

Opening next week - our fantastic spring youth musicals! Don't miss these great family friendly productions - Lion King Kids and Little Mermaid Jr. Tickets at vact.org!

Temperatures are finally warming up! Time to think about summer camps and classes at VACT!! Details and registration at vact.org

A sneak peek into our spring youth musical, Lion King Kids, for 2-5th graders! Check out the Yellow Cast working on "He Lives In You!" Get your tickets now for this family friendly show, opening April 20, tickets at vact.org!

VACT Youth Musical The Little Mermaid Jr - 6th-8th Grade

Next up in our spring youth musicals sneak peek - The Little Mermaid Jr. Here's our talented 6th-8th grade cast rehearsing "Under the Sea!" Get your tickets now for this classic tale, opening April 20, tickets at vact.org!

Here is another sneak peek of a scene from our winter play, The Children's Hour. Grab your tickets now for one of the 3 remaining performances of this moving production, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets at vact.org/tickets

Don’t miss your final chances to see our winter play, The Children’s Hour. Only 3 shows left to see this compelling production, Thursday, 2/16, Friday, 2/17, and Saturday, 2/18. Tickets at vact.org/tickets

We are thrilled to be bringing you a second weekend of our winter play, The Children's Hour. Here is a sneak peek of a scene from this powerful production. Only 3 chances left to see this great show, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Tickets at vact.org/tickets

We had such a great time last night at our Valentine's Day Couples Dance Class! Thanks to everyone who came out. We are so excited to plan our next themed couples dance night!

Happy New Year to all of our volunteers, cast, staff, audiences, and supporters! We had an amazing 2022 and we can't wait for 2023! Photo credit: Photography by Kait Rose, Crocodile Smiles Photography, Macarey Reimer, Shane Ceniza. Music by: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos

There is still room in some of our youth drama class that begin in January, but classes are filling fast! Affordable theater classes for all different age groups! Check out all the options on our website at vact.org.

Smiling should be everyone’s favorite! Elf the Musical opens this week! Get your tickets now at VACT.org/tickets

Come hear all your favorite 80s rock songs! Get your tickets for Rock of Ages, Middle School Edition, opening Thursday!! Tickets at VACT.org/tickets

Our fantastic youth musicals moved into the performing arts center today and we are excited for tech week to begin! Get your tickets now, shows open Thursday, Nov. 17! vact.org/tickets

Tickets on sale now for THREE great family friendly shows at VACT! Willy Wonka Kids and Rock of Ages Middle School Edition open next THURSDAY and Elf opens December 1. Don't miss your chance to get tickets to see all these great shows that are fun for everyone! Tickets at https://www.vact.org/tickets

We are so excited that the fantastic documentary about the VACT youth theater program, Stage Presents, will be shown at The Driftless Film Festival in Mineral Point this Saturday! Take a drive to this beautiful little gem of a town this weekend and check it out along with the full festival and other great films! Details on the festival website - https://driftlessfilmfestival.com/events/event/1612/

We’re deep into our youth show rehearsals and having such a blast! Check out the cast of Rock of Ages, Middle School Edition working on this iconic song! Tickets to the show available at https://www.vact.org/tickets

Just added to the VACT dance schedule - two adult dance classes: Broadway Heels 101 and Musical Theater! Adults, join us for these great dance classes this fall! Details and registration on our website under the camps and classes page: https://www.vact.org/fall-2022-adult-dance-classes