My Nonprofit Reviews

We found The ACT 2 years ago, when we was looking for an extracurricular activity to help my daughter learn some new skills and develop socially. We did not expect to find a family! In addition to learning to act, sing, and dance, my daughter has made lifelong friends. She has grown in confidence, has learned to manage her own schedule, has become responsible for preparing for rehearsal (including packing snacks, proper attire, and rehearsing material independently), she has helped build sets, sew costumes, cleaned and cared for the Theatre, and learned to reach out to newcomers and be inclusive. Once afraid to walk into an unfamiliar environment and talk to strangers, she now eagerly prepares for auditions, sets goals, copes with the disappointment of not getting roles she wanted (while still being excited for her friends that were cast instead), and humbly accepts roles she has been honored to perform. The staff is genuinely invested in the total development of each child, to create learning experiences that extend beyond the play itself, and to help equip them with life skills. The Parent Volunteer program enlists the talent of each family in the creation of each production and builds camaraderie within the families and a partnership with the Theatre. Our time at The ACT has been a priceless, unique experience and we look forward to being there for many years to come!