Anthony Bean Community Theater

Outside look
Anthony Bean Community Theater and Acting School

Outside of the theater
Address 3738 Paris Ave 70122
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Type Community Theater and Acting School
Current use Performing arts center
Website
http://www.anthonybeantheater.com

Anthony Bean Community Theater & Acting School (ABCT) was established in the spring of 2000 to meet the demands of New Orleans, Louisiana area residents interested in learning and participating in dramatic art. As of 2016, the company was New Orleans' only African-American community theater.[1] Founder Anthony Bean established the theater and drama school with the goal of representing those who "have no voice".[2]

Theater

The Anthony Bean Community Theater (ABCT) was established in Spring 2000 to meet the growing demands of New Orleans area residents seeking a quality, culturally diverse, performing arts venue. The theater also met the needs of individuals seeking to learn the art of acting, set design and theatre management. In recent years, ABCT has become a vehicle to enter New Orleans' booming "Hollywood South" film industry.

ABCT is unique in that it is not only a major theater production company, but a year-round, open enrollment acting school serving both adults and children with an eclectic group of courses designed to meet the basic needs of individuals seeking careers in stage and screen acting, set design and theatre management.

ABCT believes that the arts have the power to transform people's lives. Our Mission is simple: "to inspire those we serve through the magic of the arts." The Hallmark of ABCT and that which separates us from "all the rest" is - diversity. ABCT proudly presents the most diverse theater schedule in the New Orleans area. Our programing fare includes, the classics; Shakespeare, August Wilson and Tennessee Williams as well as popular drama (Reflections and Misery), comedy (Jar the Floor, Steal Away), and musicals (The Color Purple, Simply Irma and The Phyllis Hyman Story). Most importantly, ABCT mounts original plays such as I'd Rather Be Rich and Say Amen, and showcases our talented kids in perennial favorites: Cats, The Wiz, High School Musical and 504.

The goal of the ABCT Acting School is to provide an intense, high quality learning and performing opportunity in an atmosphere where young people are encouraged to set goals, take risks and view mistakes as an avenue for learning. ABCT opens students up to the greatness that lies within them and creates an awareness that the Arts are a constructive vehicle of personal expression.

Anthony Bean Community Theater boasts a full professional portfolio including video DVD Productions and an ABCT clothing line. In addition to children and adult acting classes, ABCT offers a youth theater, an after-school program, and the Anthony Bean Community Theater City Choir. During the summer months, working in conjunction with the New Orleans Recreation Department Commission - ABCT also operates a summer day camp.

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Actors

Situations and characters of the productions reflect relevant issues in the lives of the immediate New Orleans community both past and present. Cast members are usually residents of the City of New Orleans and their theater skill level varies between advanced and first time on stage. Diversity among the skill level of actors for its productions does not create a problem for the theater. The diversity in skill level creates a positive learning environment for those of all theater levels. ABCT believes such diversity is the cornerstone for bringing the young and old together which serves to bridge any gap between the generations.[5]

Acting school

The acting school is professionally oriented and highly structured; a commitment to focused study is an essential requirement for all students accepted into the program. One of the goals is to realistically prepare individuals for a career in stage and screen acting. The students of the acting school follow an in-depth pre-professional curriculum designed specifically to prepare students for professional careers in theater arts. The faculty consists of highly trained and practicing members of the acting community. The faculty brings a minimum of 10 years of experience in different areas of the dramatic arts. Local and nationally known artists occasionally provide seminars and teach various classes on a semester basis.

ABCT offers day and evening classes in dramatic arts, including acting, stage design, and theater management. During the summer, ABCT, in conjunction with the New Orleans Recreation Department Commission, has provided a nine-week summer youth workshop for young actors in the New Orleans area. The ages for the summer program range from 7–17 years old.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Winkler-Schmit, David (8 March 2010). "The Anthony Bean Theater- 10th Anniversary". Gambit. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. ↑ "Anthony Bean Theater Celebrates 13th Anniversary!". nolaliveonline.com. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. ↑ Montoya, Maria C. (13 November 2009). "'Crowns' the newest musical offering from the Anthony Bean Community Theater". blog.nola.com. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  4. ↑ Coviello, Will (2 March 2009). "Dramatic Results". Gambit. Archived from the original on 22 March 2009.
  5. ↑ "Unplugged". blog.nola.com. 2009-11-13.
  6. ↑ "Summer camps calendar". NOLA.com. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  7. http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2016/02/making_drama_building_lives_th.html
  8. http://www.bestofneworleans.com/blogofneworleans/archives/2016/02/01/anthony-bean-theater-buys-st-raymond-catholic-church
  9. http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2015/12/anthony_bean_community_theater_5.html

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