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About Us 
The Actors Conservatory Theatre is a Westchester based non-profit organization which was founded in 1975. ACT has staged many mainstage productions throughout the years including original musicals and dramas. We have conducted numerous acting workshops since 1977 for children, beginner actors and scene study workshops for experienced performers. Hundreds of actors have trained with ACT and many have gone on to successful careers in TV, film and theater. Our improv mystery troupe has raised thousands of dollars since 1991 for other non-profit organizations staging original theme dinner dances, as well as entertaining at corporate events and private celebrations. ACT productions have provided a training ground for young theatre technicians and has awarded cash scholarships to high school students pursuing theatre studies in college. Falling Rock Zone, our comedy improv troupe, was created in 1985 and has performed at clubs, colleges, theaters, First Nights, corporate events and fundraisers. Our volunteer base is extensive and increasing each year. Volunteers assist with ushering, concessions, set constructions, lighting and backstage duties. ACT's primary goal is to provide quality theatre to Westchester audiences at a reasonable cost, to assist young actors and technicians in the art of theatre and to encourage volunteerism within the community.
Executive Board
Founder of ACT in 1975 and artistic director for 30 seasons, Arlene serves as managing director of ACT's Merry Murders troupe. She creates the various mystery scenarios that ACT offers as corporate events, fund-raisers for other non-profits and at restaurants, country clubs and private parties throughout the tristate area (Check out our ACT's Merry Murders page to find out what we have available and to "investigate" the latest mayhem that our mystery maven is currently creating).
Janice has served as a board member for ACT since 1975 and as secretary since 1980. She is resident choreographer, volunteer coordinator and shares the responsibility as House Manager for the company. You will also find many of Janice's baked goods at our concession stand.
Robin is ACT's resident artist, lending her talent and creativity to our programs, scenery, banners, posters etc. She has danced in many of ACT's musicals, is a member of our mystery troupe, and has served on the Executive Board for 22 years.
Jessica performed with ACT for many years, prior to joining our board in 1989. Currently she heads up our group sales activity, assists on costumes for our shows, shares house managing duties, and lends a hand to "running our business." To keep her acting skills sharp, she continues to perform with our murder mystery troupe.
Joan appeared in our production of South Pacific at Wildcliff Center for the Performing Arts in 1995, has studied in ACT's workshops and performs regularly with our mystery improv troupe in various roles. Joan's scenic talent has enhanced ACT's productions of South Pacific, Breaking Legs, Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Working, Love Letters, California Suite, etc.
Yvonne joined our board in 1996. She is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts; bel canto trained lyric soprano. Yvonne has numerous credits spanning performer, producer and director roles. She is currently working on the book/lyrics of a musical based on the life of Francis of Assisi and is also very active in both her church.
Dominick has performed with ACT and volunteered for many years as well. He is our "jack of all trades" who joined the Executive Board in 1998. Dom performs with our mystery troupe and has made major contributions to set construction and improvements to our theater space at Bryn Mawr.
Jenn has directed, produced and stage managed at ACT since first apearing in SOUTH PACIFIC in 1995 at Wildcliff Center for the Performing Arts. Jennifer is now at the helm of our Jr. troupe productions each season. Successes to date, Guys & Dolls and Damn Yankees.
As a returning board member, Ellen has worked with ACT since 1977, performing in musicals, and is a member of the murder mystery troupe. Her volunteer contributions include “back stage stuff” to concession. She also co-authored “The Murderous Wedding of Mindy & Sean” with Ms. Wendt, and is well known for the ever infamous “Rock the Doors!”
MaryAnn has appeared onstage in five ACT productions since 1996, the latest being Moonlight & Magnolias,in the Fall of 2009. She has served as a Board member for ACT since 2009,assisting with house managing duties, coordinating the volunteers,and serving as a liason with Arts Westchester,attending their meetings and seeing to other affiliate business. She also is a member of the Diversity committee of ACT.
Linda is one of the newest additions to our Board of Directors. She has been involved with theater since middle school, both on stage and behind the scenes. Linda has directed musicals with young people (4th through 12th grade) for 20 years. She has appeared on ACT's stage in Fiddler On The Roof, and Lend Me A Tenor. She is happy to be a part of the team that makes the magic at A.C.T.
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