ACT to Hold Annual Gala on April 26

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut will hold its Annual Gala on April 26, 2019 from 6 - 11pm.  The event will honor the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation and will also announce the 2019-2020 season productions.

The star-studded evening will feature some of the award-winning composers from next season’s shows, plus performances by special guest stars. The Gala will also include an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, raw bar and sushi station, a silent and live auction, and a festive after-party with a DJ, dancing and dessert. Auction items include an iconic piece of artwork created and donated by world-renowned, American Pop Culture artist Robert Mars as well as a walk-on role in ACT of CT's fall production.

All Gala proceeds will be used to help offset ACT’s education and production costs so that tuition and ticket prices can remain affordable for the community. Please visit actofct.org to purchase tickets.

About ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut

ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Equity theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded and led by Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine, and Bryan Perri, ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known Broadway musicals and plays, as well as world-premiere productions by the next generation of writers and composers. ACT of CT was honored with 11 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards in 2018-2019, its inaugural season. The theatre company produces three shows per season, including one show in the “Presenting Stephen Schwartz!” Series (honoring ACT Artistic Advisor, Stephen Schwartz). All shows feature both Broadway stars and local talent from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. In addition to fully produced mainstage productions, ACT of CT hosts a New Works Series, the Broadway Unplugged Series, youth education classes, masterclasses, camps, workshops, and a conservatory program for high school students.  Visit actofct.org for further information.