Auckland City Theatre Academy - ACTA Tribute Page

06/08/2021

Hello ACTA Friends!

It's reunion time! Remember all these lovely faces?
We thought you might like to know that some of our previous ACTA students are getting back onstage together. Three different ACTA generations in fact!

ACTA's Artistic Director Janine Donnell was living in Washington Heights and working in the Broadway District in NYC when COVID-19 hit. With Broadway shut down indefinitely she returned home and together with Oliver Hawke is producing a musical tribute to all the people in the arts industry around the world that have been negatively affected by Covid-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic was the indubitable “show stopper” of 2020, but as the saying goes….”the show must go on!”

So come along and join in the fun at BROADWAY & BEYOND! See all your old ACTA friends who are all grown up now and support your old ACTA friends who are performing in the show and helping behind the scenes!

Book your tickets NOW on iTICKET! http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2021/aug/broadway-beyond

15/11/2018

NEWSFLASH! ACTA's Artistic Director Janine Donnell has opened a new studio! Head over and check out the new page for DONNELL STUDIOS! https://www.facebook.com/donnellstudiospage/?modal=admin_todo_tour

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08/01/2018

🎭 ACTA's FINAL CURTAIN 🎭

Since it’s founding in 1998 ACTA has been an industry leader in the performing arts. With the considerable experience and innovative vision of its founders – Ken and Doreen Donnell, and the excellent support of our tutorial staff, patrons, trustees and many volunteers we have enjoyed an outstanding history of success and achievements, training children and young people in NZ.

Our students have achieved the highest marks in NZ and the world, in Trinity College of London Musical Theatre and Singing examinations and had outstanding success winning scholarships and championships at several singing competitions throughout NZ. Many students have been cast in major roles in their school productions, society shows and international professional musicals, and represented ACTA in many public performances, community events and festivals. Several ACTA graduates have also won places at prestigious performing arts schools globally and are currently working professionally in NZ and worldwide.

As we take our final bow we would like to say how grateful we are for all your support and everything it has helped us accomplish and achieve. We are extremely proud to have given NZ children and young people the opportunity over the last 20 years, to pursue their interest or prepare for a career in the performing arts. As the curtain descends we say a final thank you and farewell as ACTA exits.....stage left.

05/01/2018

🎭ACTA FAREWELL BBQ & PACKOUT🎭

03/01/2018

03/01/2018

Have a look at the Finale from our final ACTA show! A wonderful parting message for all our students “Anything Can Happen” from Mary Poppins!

03/01/2018

Check out the fabulous opening number from our final ACTA show - 2017! "Run Freedom Run" from Urinetown the Musical

07/12/2017

Congratulations to all involved in this event! It was a big night and we've had extremely positive feedback.

Feel free to post your memories from the show on related photos, it'd be great to hear about more of your stories from the night!

Many thanks again to Alexandra Robinson for taking these photos.

Feel free to share!

24/11/2017

Check out the "memories" video montage from ACTA's 20th Anniversary Gala. The students had a fun experience on this project and learned some valuable technical skills for screen. Many thanks to Samuel Thomas from Thomas Brothers for your exceptional skills in creating this video.

21/11/2017

ACTA student Gabby Copley is out doing some promo work today for “The Art of Banksy Exhibition” which is coming to New Zealand!

The artist known as Banksy prefers to conceal his real identity and remain anonymous…

🎟 Get early bird tickets here: http://bit.ly/2mMAfrA

21/11/2017

It was so great to see so many ACTA family and friends supporting this fantastic event. Here are some of the media wall photos from the night. Feel free to share and tag the photos. Photography by Alexandra Robinson

18/10/2017

3 DAYS TILL ACTA's 20th ANNIVERSARY GALA! Check 1,2 - Sound is in the house!