About

Our History:

In 1999, an arts-loving Flower Mound resident took up the standard to create The Flower Mound Children’s Theatre. Performing in the town’s only community venue, Samuel Lusk Amphitheatre, this little group brought to Flower Mound such productions as The Emperor and the Nightingale and The Wind in the Willows.

Sound and lighting were difficult with the lack of proper electrical wiring, the weather didn’t always cooperate, and the dirt and splinters were sometimes too much to bear. But the group persevered and was well received by the citizens of the community.

A great deal has happened since those first outdoor musicals. Performance and rehearsal space in Flower Mound became difficult to locate as the original Lusk fell into disrepair, so the determined group made the best use of any space available. Yet the true world of the theatre kept nagging at the original creator who wanted the children to have the whole theatrical experience that could result from a real stage production.

For its 2003 season, the group, now restructured as The Actors Conservatory Theatre, made its way to its new home, The Family Life Center of the First United Methodist Church in Lewisville — not yet a true theatre, but with a real stage.

Here, they improved and refined their resources as they continued the tradition of great children’s shows with great sets, theatrical lighting and sound, along with the ever-wonderful costumes and makeup that have been the reputation of this children’s theatre.

For its 2007 season, The ACT moved into its new home, the Crawford Center for the Arts, in space so generously donated by longtime local arts advocates, R.L. and Brenda Crawford. Their first production of the season, “Bremen Town Musicians”, opened to a full house, and the warmth only a children’s theatre can bring.

Now into its thirteenth year, and the sixth year at the Crawford Center for the Arts, The ACT has altered its repertoire of original musicals based on classic literature for children to include Disney and famous Broadway classics, also based on classic literature, such as  The King and I by Rodgers and Hammerstein that was performed for The ACT’s Tenth Annual Children’s Summer Musical. If you missed it, you missed the finest in local theatre.  Our team of volunteers did an outstanding job with every aspect of this show, from costuming, to sets.  Since then, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Prince and the Pauper, and now, Honk! have graced the main stage at The ACT.

The ACT is unique in that it is a volunteer driven organization, dedicated to bringing classic literature to young minds through plays and musicals.  And, it operates all year round, producing quality programming for children of all ages, by children and for children.  Adult actors and actresses can be seen supporting these young actors on occasion and add to the overall educational process created for each show.

Every actor or actress who auditions receives a role and learns about the theatre, how to act, sing and dance, and the art of stage production.  But at The ACT, children also learn about the author, the time period covered by adapted piece of literature and the geography, giving them a well rounded educational experience. 

No experience is necessary and children as young as 3 can take part during the summer, while those as young as kindergarten can be included during the school year.  All children are welcome no matter what their race, creed, nationalitiy, experience or physical challenges!  Many children get their start in theatre through The ACT and as they grow, new and exciting theatre adventures await them through the High School Company, for all those 13 and above.

Organized over the last few years to give teens the ability to develop their own programming, these talented teens write, produce and direct their own shows for our community. They hold open auditions every spring seeking new members. Come join this talented group of teens.

New for this year will be the performing troupe, “In the Wings” or Wings for short.  This group will include pre-teens 10-13 and will meet weekly from 4:30 to 6:30 and have its start  the 2011-12 school year with a target date of September 7.  This service minded performing troupe will do shows for hospitals, daycare centers and retirement homes as well as everything to do with theatre, theatre, theatre!  If you are interested, please call (972) 978-7823 and let Miss Joe Ann know!

Through a generous donation by Target($2,000) The ACT toured three Title One Elementary Schools last year with our great spring production, Snow White.  On the tour were Central, Lakeland and Southridge elementary schools with two assemblies per day. It was such a treat for all to tour these schools. A special thank you to all those who helped make it possible. This year, The ACT will tour with Phantom Tollbooth, thanks once again to Target’s $2,000 donation.

Come joins us and Get Into The ACT!  As a volunteer organization, we need your help and support! 

Curently on our wish list are:

New lanterns and bulbs to replace our older lights soon to be out of date 
The certified work of a licensed Electrician
Sheetrock work – small job!
Lumber and materials for a back temporary wall
Acoustical ceiling work
A new rug – a clean used one is fine!
A laminating machine
Any flat latex paint donations and supplies – rollars, brushes and tarps
Costume materials such as trim, braiding, ribbon, etc.
Costume donations for all materials are always greatly appreciated!)

Your time as one of our volunteers is needed, too!  Currently, our production team needs a full time  Hospitality Chair/Cast Party Chair and a publicity chair.  We will also be looking for a new Treasurer as our existing Board Treasurer/CPA Roxanna Krawczynski steps down after three years of service.  Thank you for all you have done, Roxanna!

We thank all of you in advance for your future support and all of our many fantastic volunteers who have made it all possible.  Thank you so much for all your love and support over these past ten years!  We could not have done it without you!

The ACT is sponsored in part with grants from:
                The City of Lewisville ($16,330),
                The Town of Flower Mound ($ 500),
                Target Stores ($2,000),
                The Meadows Foundation, Inc. ($17,000)