Act-It UP! Community Theatre was created in 2009, an inspiration of Shari Lynn Jackson, Director of the 2009 Historical Lantern Tour for Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Cuyahoga Falls.  One of the common beliefs of Congregationalists is that we are bound by our faith to share the love of Christ using all our gifts.  So, after returning to theatre performance and re-discovering her love of it, it was only natural that this love of theater entwines with her faith journey.  

 

There are many things that all theatrical productions have in common.  Their preparation brings people together with a creative goal. Sometimes, they are people who might not necessarily cross over into one another’s lives or see things from a different perspective. They can be groups that span a wide range of ages, different backgrounds, and abilities. They inspire teamwork and offer the gift of learning from one another. They bring opportunities to problem solve with one another, to build on one another’s creativity; they inspire an environment for growth in many different aspects of life. They offer teaching experiences and unique ways of self-examination.  They, in effect, can change us personally and the lives we live.

Act-It UP! Community Theatre welcomes actors of all experience levels, from beginner to professional. We enjoy sharing the magic of theatre and are always seeking to grow our Act-It UP! family. Whether you like best to work behind the scenes or in front of the curtain, you are welcome.

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Act-It UP! Community Theatre is an organization comprised of volunteers from within the congregation and the community. After expenses, any profits earned from ticket sales support the future of the theatre group and/or any special fundraising project as agreed upon by the committee.

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We invite you to explore the uniqueness of theatrical performance either as an actor or an audience member in a positive, life-impacting form.

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Historical Lantern Tours

Here, Mayor Don Robart joins the cast of Actors, portraying Cuyahoga Falls 1st elected Mayor, Henry Newberry. Tour guests explore the history connecting Pilgrim UCC to the founding of the City of Cuyahoga Falls, OH.

The Case of Dutiful Delilah's Deeds

2012 Mystery Dinner Theater.  Anna and her Uncle Antonio, caught between two warring mobster families, search for the truth regarding the death of her parents.