BRINGING LITERATURE TO LIFE

Welcome to ACT II

Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II), stories leap from the pages of beloved literature onto the stage in uplifting, professional-quality productions that inspire audiences of every age.

We are a nonprofit community theatre serving Colorado Springs, Colorado, and dedicated to nurturing young performers, enriching local schools, and making the transformative power of live theatre accessible to all — especially children who may not otherwise experience the arts.

Through joyful performances at the Ent Center for the Arts, ACT II brings families, theatre lovers, educators, and community supporters together to celebrate creativity, character, and the shared magic of storytelling.

We invite you to explore this website to learn more about ACTII, whether you are interested in becoming a sponsor, making a donation, attending one of our shows, or auditioning for an acting role in an upcoming performance. Join us in making theatre magic!

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The Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II) is a nonprofit theatre that serves the young actor, the local schools, and the community with wholesome, educational, high-quality theatre. All of our shows are literature-based so that children can read the book at school within their curriculum and then watch it come to life on stage!

We serve the young actor with a wholesome place to develop their talents and use their gifts to serve the community!

We serve the local schools with educational theatre, and each season over 10,000 school children attend our shows. We subsidize all of the school tickets to make them accessible for students, but there are some schools that can’t even afford the lower price. Since we want ALL children to enjoy the benefits of live theatre, we raise support to sponsor Title 1 (low-income) schools to attend our shows. Last year we sponsored hundreds of students from low-income schools to attend at no cost to them.

We serve the community with a high-quality production at an affordable price so that the whole family can attend together and create special memories. We also have an outreach for families of children with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses by giving them a private show where they can forget about medical treatments and just enjoy the magic.

Your support will help us continue to serve so many in Colorado Springs!

ACT II Performs Broadway's Best

All of our performances are held at the Ent Center for the Arts in Colorado Springs, CO.

* Upcoming Shows *

ACT II PRESENTS

Anastasia the Musical

Youth Edition

NOV 13-15, 2026

Coming to the
Ent Center for the Arts

ACT II PRESENTS

SEUSSICAL

(Theatre for Young Audiences)

Auditions: December 7-9
Callbacks: December 15-16

Open to ages 9-19

ACT II: Where Stories Come Alive

All of our plays are based on literature so that schoolchildren can read the book and learn from it at school, then attend our show and watch the book come alive on stage. Schoolchildren and families attending our shows laugh and cheer as they are immersed in the story.

What's News At ACT || ?

Upcoming Season 2026-2027

Anastasia and Dr. Seuss!

There is so much excitement ahead at Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II), and we cannot wait to share this upcoming season with our wonderful community! This November 12–16, 2026, our talented young performers will bring the beloved story of Anastasia: The Musical Youth Edition to life at the Ent Center for the Arts in a breathtaking production filled with adventure, heart, and unforgettable music. Then, in the spring, join us April 15–19, 2027, as we step into the whimsical world of Seussical Theatre for Young Audiences — a joyful celebration of imagination, friendship, and the timeless stories of Dr. Seuss. We are incredibly grateful for the families, schools, patrons, and supporters who make these meaningful theatre experiences possible, and we look forward to welcoming audiences of all ages to another inspiring season of storytelling and community.

Lynn M. Hamilton

President & Founder, Academy of Community Theatre (ACT II)

Office@ACT2colorado.net
(719) 282-9101

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What's Everyone Saying About ACT II?

Mary Boumeester

Parent
Colorado Springs, CO

We love the wholesome environment, great families, and wonderful teachers and directors. The ACT II productions are professional-level productions and are always full of beautiful scenes and talent. My daughter has excelled here and my sons hope to follow her. We all love the community that surrounds ACT II.

Kristi Rogers

Parent
Colorado Springs, CO

From plays like “The Lion, Witch, & the Wardrobe” and “A Christmas Carol” to musicals like “Seussical,” “Annie,” and “Beauty and the Beast Jr,” my sons and I have all been blessed to be part of such high-quality, professional production. Not only have we gotten to perform at the beautiful Ent Center, but we have also received top-notch training, made lifelong friends, and served others in the Colorado Springs community. If you are an actor & singer looking to grow and be challenged in a professional setting and perform in breathtaking productions, look not further than ACT II !