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

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.
Article Thumbnail. Long-time ACT 1 performer Rick Primmer loves being on stage with his family.

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

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

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.
Article Thumbnail. Nancy Beckman (rehearsing with Rick Primmer) says meeting new people is a main benefit of ACT 1.

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

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.
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In Depth - 'Divergent'

“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.
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