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Academy of Children’s Theatre in Kennewick Presents Heart for the Arts

The Academy of Children’s Theatre or ACT will be holding a major fundraising event on February 8, 2014 at Red Lion Hotel Columbia Center in Kennewick, Wa. The highlight of the evening would be a tribute to Porky Thomsen.

Who Is Porky Thomsen?
Ralph “Porky” Thomsen is a farmer, spokesperson for Toyota, businessman, actor, and philanthropist. He’s described as a fun, wild, and crazy guy who wears many hats. However, it’s for his philanthropic activities that he is being honored with this year’s Heart for the Arts award.

Heart for the Arts
The Academy of Children’s Theatre gives the Heart for the Arts award yearly in honor of local people who have performed above and beyond to support the arts. Aside from the awarding ceremony, there will be…

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Richland, WA’s ACT Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by the Academy of Children’s Theatre
One of literature’s greatest works, by no less than the greatest English writer of all time, William Shakespeare, will be given a 20th century approach by the drama students of the Academy of Children’s Theatre.

Shakespeare for the 20th Century
ACT’s production will take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, setting it in 1967 during San Francisco’s Summer of Love. The story will follow the adventures of a spirited but mischievous fairy, Puck, who pulls on all sorts of hilarious antics that intentionally and unintentionally complicate the other characters, which include Oberon, Titania, Hermia, Helena, Lysander, Demetrius, Egeus, Theseus, Hippolyta and Bottom.

Show Times and Tickets
The production…

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The Academy of Children's Theatre Presents Pippi Longstocking

For those of you who enjoy going to out to the Theatre for an enjoyable performance then you don’t want to miss this! The Academy of Children’s Theatre is pleased to present, for your viewing entertainment, their rendition of Pippi Longstocking. This well-loved story has something in it for everyone, the engaging story follows is centered around Pippi Longstocking who is quite the prankster! Pippi loves to dupe adults and can be quite horrid to those who are condescending or cruel. With a pirate for a dad, a pet monkey and a horse on the porch, Pippi is sure to capture your attention.

Pippi Longstocking will be performed April 22, 23, 29, and 30 at 7:00pm and April 24 and May 1 at 1:00pm at the Chief Jo Middle School Auditorium in Richland Washington.…

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