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!
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.”
Gold Award
Best After School Program
Gold Award
Best Play (Tuck Everlasting – TYA)
Silver Award
Best Theatre Company (ACT & ACT II)
Silver Award
Best Actress: Olivia Newman (Seussical Jr.)
Bronze Award
Best Musical (Seussical Jr.)
Bronze Award
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (ACT II)
These are just a few of the stellar reviews that students and their parents have given us! You can see all of our reviews and share your experience on Google:
Gold Award
Best Play – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Silver Award
After School Program
Silver Award
Dance Studio for Kids
Bronze Award
Best Actor – Bryce Mielke (The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe)
Bronze Award
Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre)
Silver Award
Best After School Program
Silver Award
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)
Bronze Award
Best Theatre Company (Academy of Children’s Theatre)
Gold Award
Best Actress (Madison Scott)
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
Silver Award
Best Play – The Legend of Robin Hood
Silver Award
Best Actress – Sarah Atkinson (Maid Marion in The Legend of Robin Hood)
Bronze Award
Best After School Program
Bronze Award
Best Field Trip
Gold Award
Best Play – The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Gold Award
Best Arts Summer Camp
Bronze Award
Best Theatre Company
Bronze Award
Best After School Program
Bronze Award
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)
Bronze Award
Best Field Trip
Gold Award
Best Arts Summer Camp
Silver Award
Best Actress – Madison Falkenstine (White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland Jr.)
Bronze Award
Best Theatre Company
Bronze Award
Best Musical – Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Bronze Award
Best Non-Profit Arts Group (Academy of Community Theatre – ACT II)
Bronze Award
Best Field Trip
Silver Award
Best Musical – The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Silver Award
Best Arts Summer Camp
Bronze Award
Best After School Program
Silver Award
Best Arts Summer Camp
Bronze Award
Best Play – Little Women
Bronze Award
Best After School Program
Gold Award
Best After School Program
Gold Award
Best Play – Pinocchio
Gold Award
Best Musical – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Silver Award
Best Arts Summer Camp
Silver Award
Best Theatre Company
Bronze Award
Best Summer Day Camp