About
Area Community Theatre is a local nonprofit, located in the Pepsi-Cola Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Mitchell, South Dakota. We are across from the World's Only Corn Palace. It is our mission to keep quality, live, and economical theatre available to our community. We also work towards creating a thriving and vibrant community through the arts! We accomplish this with a season full of entertainment. ACT Season consists of 5 season plays plus children's theatre, 2-3 special events, featured artists, and more! Please see our Tickets and Events page to see what is happening now! ACT is governed by a board of directors that consists of local community members of all backgrounds. A Theatre Manager is in charge of the day to day operations and promotions of the theatre. Our volunteer base is the backbone of the theatre - putting on productions, helping with performances, and taking part in our committees. If you are interested in becoming involved at ACT, please visit our Mitchell ACT Facebook volunteer page or email mitchellact@santel.net for more information.
ACT Board of Directors
Season 32 Executive Board Members:Board President - Cat Erickson
Vice-President - (interim) Jeff Clendening
Secretary - Terri JacklinTreasurer - Lisa Brown
Compliance Office - Becky Peter
Staff:Devin Carey - Theatre Manager
General Board Members:
Pam Plastow
Jessica Rezac
Maria Schwader
Jesse Stroud
John Larrington
Mission
- Keep quality, live and economical theatre available in Mitchell and the surrounding area.
Vision
- Create a thriving and vibrant community by providing a venue to promote the ongoing support of performing and cultural arts in Mitchell and the surrounding area.
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Values
- Excellence: ACT strives to bring a high standard of quality to all productions, events, and patron services.
- Collaboration: In order to reach this standard of excellence, we here at ACT understand the importance of collaboration with local businesses, schools and other, to promote the arts in our area.
- Economical: ACT works towards keeping productions and events affordable for all. Evolve & Grow: Provide more diverse entertainment options.
- Professionalism: Maintain a level of professionalism in production value, atmosphere, and overall theatre experience.
- Inspire: We strive to educate, challenge, stimulate, and entertain people in the Mitchell area.