Who we are

The ACT 2 Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit community theatre.

We are an all volunteer organization—governed by a volunteer board of directors, presenting shows that are cast and staffed with volunteer performers and crew and that are directed by volunteer directors. We currently employ no paid staff, though sometimes we have to contract services and skills for which we have no volunteers.

History

In 1998 the ACT 2 Theatre Company began its unique existence. Combining the efforts of experienced community theater actors and technicians with WVU faculty and students from the Robert C. Byrd High School Theater Department, an unusual theatrical partnership was formed.

It started with MOON OVER BUFFALO and continues with quality theater productions including musicals, dramas, comedies and concerts.

The RCBHS theatre program was discontinued a few years ago, but we continue to work with the school administrators and local organizations such as the YWCA of Harrison County to provide as venues for our productions.

We are proud to offer each season for the entertainment and cultural enrichment of our community.

AUDITIONS!

Sin, Sex & the CIA

An American Farce

Director: Rex Kelch

Auditions will be held at the YWCA, Washington Avenue (Behind the Court House), Clarksburg:

Saturday, February 20th at 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 21st at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 p.m.

Characters: (4m, 3w)

Luke James (age 25 - 30) CIA agent on his first job. We wonder how he ever got the job. Likeable, enthusiastic, and hopelessly incompetent.

Daniel Warren (age 50 - 60) says he's a retired Marine Corps Sergeant, but is in fact a mercenary hire by OPEC. Competent "tough guy" with a dry, quick wit.

Margaret Johnson (age 35 - 55) An Assistant Secretary of State who is professional, really good at her job, and runs on a very high libido. Attractive, determined, a sexual predator.

Reverend Samuel Abernathy (age 50-60) A quintessential televangelist. Arrogant, bombastic, but nonetheless sincere in his beliefs.

Millicent (age 25 -30) Rev. Abernathy's secretary. Shy, frumpy, compassionate, then finally a "bombshell."

Heather Ann Faraday (age 30 - 35) Says she's a neighbor from the next cabin, but really is Dan's partner and fellow OPEC agent. Glamourous, sexy, smart, great sense of humor.

Ranger Don (any age) is really Donna Yaird, the real representative of the Chagos Islands. A brief role, but reveals the whole plot at the end. Unassuming, competent and businesslike.

Show Dates:

Evening Shows: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, April 22 through 24 @ 7:30 p.m.
Matinee: April 25 @ 2:00 p.m. Evening Shows: Friday & Saturday, April 30 & May 1
Matinee: May 2 @ 2:00 p.m.

"Dinner & A Show" offered at all evening shows.... Free dessert served at all shows during intermission....

Description from Samuel French, Inc.

“Huge oil reserves have been discovered in The Chagos Islands. O.P.E.C. is pressuring the Chagosians to join the cartel. A C.I.A. agent and an under Secretary of State, whose life appears to be run by her libido, are sent to a C.I.A. safe house in the mountains of Virginia to begin negotiations for the U.S. to place the Chagos Islands under their protection. Unfortunately, no one knows who the islands' representative really is. We are left to wonder how the C.I.A. agent ever got the job. He gets caught in all his own booby traps, he electrocutes himself, he sets fire to himself, he gets a bucket stuck on his head, and finally locks himself in his own handcuffs! Add to the inevitable chaos, a stranded televangelist, his innocent secretary (or is she?), an ex-marine caretaker, who isn't what he seems to be, and a mysterious, glamorous neighbor, and you have a complex, laugh out loud farce, that can be played on any stage.”