'Time well-spent:' 'Rainbow' actors share their ACT 1 motivation, enthusiasm

ACT I
May 2, 2014 12:16 pm

The ACT 1 production of "Sometimes a Rainbow" opened Thursday night, and continues Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2 p.

In Depth: 'Noah' follows 'Sometimes a Rainbow'

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
May 2, 2014 1:42 am

ACT I takes the stage Thursday evening with “Sometimes a Rainbow,” a lovely musical set in Washington DC about an abused elderly widow who gains great insight on life from a bag lady.

ACT 1 is all about family, says long-time performer Rick Primmer

VINTON TODAY
April 29, 2014 11:42 am

ACT 1, says long-time performer Rick Primmer, is all about family – including the three generations of his family who have performed on stage together, and the family of performers he has grown to love through the local community theatre.

In Depth: Mr. Peabody comes to Palace for just 3 days

PALACE MANAGER MARCY HORST
April 25, 2014 11:27 am

Kids, you’ve got a short weekend window to see this one! “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” in 3D plays the Palace Friday through Sunday, April 25 through 27 at 7 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27 at 4 pm.

VS Home School students prepare play about shipwreck and pirates

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
April 24, 2014 9:34 pm

A band of female pirates, aboard the ship "Revenge" land on the opposite side of Shipwreck Island where missionaries have washed ashore and later the Royal British Navy lands.

Father, daughter perform together in 'Sometimes a Rainbow'

VINTON TODAY
April 24, 2014 11:09 am

While most of the performers in the upcoming ACT 1 production of the musical "Sometimes a Rainbow" are older adults, the show does have room for younger performers.

'Sometimes a Rainbow' prepares for upcoming show

SUE GATES
April 24, 2014 8:37 am

The cast of “Sometimes a Rainbow” was in full costume at their rehearsal last night. These costumes made the show come alive even more.

Long-time performer Nancy Beckman: ACT 1 has something for everyone

VINTON TODAY
April 23, 2014 11:19 am

As the director of high school plays in the 1990s, Nancy Beckman would often invite seniors to participate in ACT 1 productions. "Invariably they would make comments like 'This is so much fun, why did I not do this before?'" says Nancy, who has been involved in ACT 1 since 1983.

In Depth - 'Divergent'

MARCY HORST
April 17, 2014 12:00 pm

“Divergent” plays the Palace Friday, April 18 through Thursday, April 24 at 7 pm, and Monday, April 21 at 2 pm. The “Divergent” book trilogy by Veronica Roth is the latest adolescent/young adult sensation, with a storyline similar to that of “The Hunger Games” series.

'Sometimes a Rainbow' storying coming alive for cast as rehearsal continues

ACT I
April 14, 2014 8:39 am

The cast for “Sometimes a Rainbow” continues to rehearse their lines and music in preparation for this musical comedy.  As they rehearse at the Palace the show comes alive even more.