Awards

Honors Given to The Academy of Children's Theatre

For 18 years, the Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT) has proven to be the best theatre program in Colorado Springs. Each year ACT and our students, win awards for our hard work and excellence. When you join ACT, you receive the very best training and opportunities!

2023 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best After School Program
Best Play (Tuck Everlasting – TYA)

Silver Award

Best Theatre Company (ACT & ACT II)
Best Actress: Olivia Newman (Seussical Jr.)

Bronze Award

Best Non-Profit Arts Group (ACT II)
Best Musical (Seussical Jr.)

Southern Colorado Ethical Leadership Award 2023

UCCS Ethical Leadership Award – 2023

Lynn M. Hamilton
Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT)

Recognizing Outstanding Organizations within Southern Colorado

The Southern Colorado Ethical Leadership Award is presented by the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program at UCCS College of Business.

This award honors businesses who demonstrate the “Best of the Best” in ethical leadership and have lived a life of integrity at work, at home and in their communities as exhibited by Bill Daniels.

Integrity – Act with honesty in all situations.
Trust – Build trust in all stakeholder relationships.
Accountability – Accept responsibility for all decisions.
Transparency – Maintain open and truthful communications.
Fairness – Engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships.
Respect – Honor the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others

Southern Colorado Ethical Leadership Award Academy of Children's Theatre Represented by Vanessa Rankin

Accepting on behalf of Lynn Hamilton, co-worker Vanessa Ranki of Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT)

Pikes Peak Arts Business Education Consortium Award - 2019

Arts Opportunities Award – April 23, 2019

Lynn M. Hamilton,
Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT)

“The Academy of Children’s Theatre has been creating memorable theatre educational experiences for children for over a decade. Students learn compassion, teamwork, confidence, and self-awareness. Students from all walks of life and ability work together to create art. Lynn Hamilton is the director of the Academy of Children’s Theatre. She has created exceptional theatre experiences through high-quality performances by students. Lynn had a difficult year due to the loss of her sister, yet she maintained the sterling standards of wholesome theatre education that the Springs has relied on for over a decade. Lynn is a kind and hardworking person and is so deserving of this award.”

Arts Business Education Consortium Arts Opportunities Award.

Best of the Springs - The Colorado Springs Gazette Awards

2022 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best Play – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Silver Award

After School Program
Dance Studio for Kids

Bronze Award

Best Actor – Bryce Mielke (The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe)
Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre)

2021 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best Actress (Madison Scott)

Silver Award

Best After School Program
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)

Bronze Award

Best Theatre Company (Academy of Children’s Theatre)
Best Actress (Madison Scott)

2020 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best Play – A Christmas Carol

Silver Award

Best Actress – Victoria Navarro (Mrs. Beauregarde in Willy Wonka TYA and Mrs. Dilbur in A Christmas Carol)

Bronze Award

Best After School Program

2019 Best of the Springs Awards

Silver Award

Best Play – The Legend of Robin Hood
Best Actress – Sarah Atkinson (Maid Marion in The Legend of Robin Hood)

Bronze Award

Best After School Program
Best Field Trip

2018 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best Play – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Best Arts Summer Camp

Bronze Award

Best Theatre Company
Best After School Program
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)
Best Feild Trip

2017 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best Arts Summer Camp

Silver Award

Best Actress – Madison Falkenstine (White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland Jr.)

Bronze Award

Best Theatre Company
Best Musical – Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)
Best Field Trip

2016 Best of the Springs Awards

Silver Award

Best Musical – The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Best Arts Summer Camp

Bronze Award

Best After School Program

2015 Best of the Springs Awards

Silver Award

Best Arts Summer Camp
Best Play – Little Women

Bronze Award

Best After School Program

2014 Best of the Springs Awards

Gold Award

Best After School Program
Best Play – Pinocchio

Gold Award

Best Musical – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Best Arts Summer Camp

Silver Award

Best Theatre Company
Best Summer Day Camp

Rave Reviews

What's Everyone Saying?

Stephanie Martinez

Parent
Colorado Springs, CO

We have been a part of ACT for four years, and it has been the most amazing experience. My oldest started at age 5 in the classes and even was a part of a large production last year. We always say he found his people at ACT. Every teacher and director he has had has been amazing. He truly has learned so much from his time there. My youngest decided to try summer camp this year and has had the same great experience. We are leaving Colorado soon, and one of the things we will miss the most is ACT.

Jennifer Barks

Parent
Colorado Springs, CO

ACT provides opportunities for children to sing and act in a noncompetitive environment. They are reasonable priced and their communication and organization is top notch. We’ve seen our child in 2 shows so far and look forward to many more!

Daniel Woolley

Parent
Colorado Springs, CO

This is a wonderful experience where each child is treated with care and compassion. Our children are encouraged to grow while also affirmed in their own personality. Definitely recommend with 5 stars!

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