ACT ONE Theater Company

06/14/2026

Check it out. The Trial of The Big Bad Wolf - A Fairy Tale Courtroom Comedy by Joseph Robinette

Next on the Big Bad Wolf’s list is to huff and puff and blow the audience away at Court Square Theater starting June 19.

06/14/2026

🐺⚖️ THE BIG BAD WOLF IS ON TRIAL...IS HE INNOCENT OR GUILTY?⚖️🐺

Did the Big Bad Wolf really huff, puff, and blow those houses down? Or has he been the victim of the biggest fairy tale misunderstanding of all time?

Join Friendly City Players for The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, a hilarious courtroom comedy where beloved fairy tale characters take the stand and the truth is anything but clear! Featuring a talented cast of local young performers, this family-friendly production is packed with laughter, surprises, and plenty of fairy tale fun.

🐷 The Three Little Pigs are ready to testify.
🐺 The Wolf is pleading his case.
⚖️ The courtroom is in session!

📍 Court Square Theater
41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA

📅 Performances
• June 19 at 6:30 PM
• June 20 at 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM
• June 21 at 2:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets
Advance: Students $15 | Adults $20
At the Door: Students $20 | Adults $25

🎫 Get your tickets today at actonetheaterco.org

Bring the whole family and help decide: Was the Big Bad Wolf truly bad... or simply misunderstood?

06/13/2026

Come see us! Downtown Harrisonburg

06/13/2026

This Monday!!

Movie Mondays!!!
Screening THE CHRISTOPHERS at Court Square Theater : 6/15 - 2pm & 6pm 6/22 - 2pm

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh Written By: Ed Solomon

Starring: Michaela Coel, Dmitri Prokopiev, Jessica Gunning, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Tilly Botsford

Synopsis: A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR. Movie Monday tickets are only $10.00

06/10/2026

Movie Mondays!!!
Screening THE CHRISTOPHERS at Court Square Theater : 6/15 - 2pm & 6pm 6/22 - 2pm

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh Written By: Ed Solomon

Starring: Michaela Coel, Dmitri Prokopiev, Jessica Gunning, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Tilly Botsford

Synopsis: A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.

PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR. Movie Monday tickets are only $10.00

06/10/2026

🐺⚖️ The Big Bad Wolf is on Trial... and YOU are the jury! ⚖️🐺

Join the Friendly City Players for The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf, a hilarious fairy tale courtroom comedy by Joseph Robinette that puts one of storybook history's most infamous villains in the hot seat. But is the Wolf truly guilty... or simply misunderstood?

Bring the whole family for an afternoon or evening of laughter, surprises, and plenty of fairy tale fun as beloved characters take the witness stand and the case unfolds before your eyes!

📅 Performance Dates
• June 19 at 6:30 PM
• June 20 at 2:00 PM & 6:30 PM
• June 21 at 2:00 PM

📍 Court Square Theater
41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA

🎟️ Tickets
Advance Purchase:
• Students: $15
• Adults: $20

At the Door:
• Students: $20
• Adults: $25

Get your tickets today at actonetheaterco.org

Will the Big Bad Wolf be found guilty... or will he finally clear his name? Come find out!

06/08/2026

📣🎭AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!!📣🎭

Join us for Auditions of The Trojan Women by Caroline Bird after Euripides, Directed by Shannon Wilson on Saturday June 27th from 1-3pm and Sunday June 28th from 6:30-8:30pm at Square Theater .

Information can be located on our website at https://actonetheaterco.org/auditions-2

06/07/2026

Dear Friends,

🎬 You asked, and we listened! Movies are officially returning to Court Square Theater on Mondays!

After hearing from so many of you about how much you missed gathering downtown for classic films, family favorites, and unforgettable movie experiences on the big screen, we're excited to announce the return of one of our most beloved traditions.

Beginning June 15th, Movie Mondays will once again bring great films back to Court Square Theater, offering a fun, affordable way to spend your Monday evenings with friends, family, and fellow movie lovers. Whether you're revisiting a timeless classic, discovering a hidden gem, or simply enjoying popcorn in the historic theater, Movie Mondays are the perfect way to start your week.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for only $10. Our first screening, June 15th at 2p & 6p, will be of THE CHRISTOPHERS starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel. Find more information about our upcoming schedule of films, special themed nights, and community events on our website.

Lights. Camera. Community.

Thank you for supporting Act One Theater Company and helping us keep the arts thriving in our community. See you at the movies!

Warmly,

The Act One Theater Events Team

05/27/2026

Scholarship Deadline is TODAY 05/27/26. We can't wait to see you there! Find information at www.ActOneTheater.org