PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS
ALAMANCE CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Alamance Children's Theatre (ACT) provides theatre opportunities both on and off stage for youth ages 8 through 18. Established in 1980, ACT presents three shows each year at Burlington’s Paramount Theater, with recent productions including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Elf the Musical Jr., & Mary Poppins. ACT provides open auditions with casts generally consisting of 35-40 actors plus backstage youth technical staff (stage managers, youth directors, sets, props, etc.). ACT offers ACTing Up summer theatre camp (ages 7-14) primarily for new and less experienced youth, and also sponsors workshops during the year on auditioning, character development, etc. The ACT Board of Directors, led by an adult Executive Team, consists of both adult members and youth members/actors.
For additional information: www.alamancechildrenstheatre.com or actinfo@alamancechildrenstheatre.com
ALAMANCE CHORALE
The roots of Alamance Chorale began in 1974 when a group of area singers were brought together to present quality sacred and secular music to the community. Since its inception, the Chorale has grown in number and in community recognition presenting 2 major concerts a year. The group specializes in sacred and classical music, but also sings selections from Broadway musicals, choruses from famous operas, traditional folk songs, madrigals, and much more. Participants are not required to audition. Currently there are approximately 90 singers in the Chorale. The artistic director is Arleen Widerman, a life-long Burlington native who has been involved in the musical life of the community for years. Our accompanist is Pat Kincheloe. Members of the chorale have participated in concerts at Lincoln Center in 2015, Carnegie Hall in 2018 and Southwark Cathedral, London in 2023.
For additional information: www.alamancechorale.org or on Facebook at The Alamance Chorale
ALAMANCE JAZZ BAND
The Alamance Jazz Band was organized in December 1987 by area musicians who had considerable experience playing in jazz groups.
A member group of Alamance Arts, its purpose is to provide an opportunity for those interested in learning, performing, and enjoying music of one of the truly American art forms, big band jazz. The band uses the traditional big band format of four trumpets, four trombones, five saxophones, a rhythm section, and vocalist.
New members are welcome as openings occur or as substitutes when needed. The Alamance Jazz Band has given hundreds of performances since its founding: outdoor and indoor concerts, civic celebrations, dinner dances, convention banquets, fund raisers, wedding receptions, and other private and public engagements. The band’s repertoire consists of swing era hits of the 1930s and 40s, jazz standards, contemporary arrangements and compositions for big bands, show tunes, and even some compositions by area composers.
Through the years, the members of the Alamance Jazz Band have come from a variety of occupational fields that include banking, real estate, education, construction, computer science, music, sales, food service, business, management, health care, and government. Two current members have been with the band since its founding. The band rehearses most every Thursday evening at the city of Burlington’s Broad Street Center.
For additional information or to inquire about booking the band, visit us at www.alamancejazzband.com or contact us at alamancejazzband@outlook.com.