Come see this fantastic musical performed by a cast of those age 55+! This abbreviated version of Something Rotten is adapted from the full Broadway show and is a humorous, irreverent love letter to musical theatre, set in the English Renaissance. What Spamalot is to Monty Python, Something Rotten is to Shakespeare. The musical pokes fun at Shakespeare, the theatre world, and the conventions of musical theatre itself. Creativity, sibling rivalry, gender roles, the struggle for recognition, and the joy (and absurdity) of making art are themes in the show.

Set in 1595, the story follows brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom, struggling playwrights in the shadow of William Shakespeare, who is depicted as a rockstar of the era. Desperate to outshine Shakespeare, Nick consults a soothsayer, Nostradamus (the nephew of the famous one), who predicts that the next big thing in theatre will be "musicals"—where actors sing their feelings. The Bottom brothers set out to write the world’s first musical, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps, misunderstandings, and showbiz chaos.

This production features an all adult cast of those age 55+ and runs approximately 60 minutes.

All performances at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building), 103 Lincoln Street, Verona, WI

Thursday, May 7th at 7:30PM
Friday, May 8th at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 9th at 2:00PM
Saturday May 9th at 7:30PM
Thursday, May 14th at 7:30PM
Friday, May 15th at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 16th at 2:00PM
Sunday, May 17th at 2:00PM

Leapin’ Lizards! Everyone’s favorite redhead is coming back to the stage!

Set in 1930s New York City, Annie tells the heartwarming story of a spirited young orphan who refuses to give up hope. Living under the watchful (and not-so-nice) eye of the infamous Miss Hannigan, Annie’s world changes when she’s chosen to spend Christmas at the mansion of billionaire Oliver Warbucks. What starts as a temporary visit quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, love, and the search for Annie’s true family.

With unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow” and “It’s the Hard Knock Life”, this timeless classic bursts with energy, humor, and heart. Full of mischievous orphans, over-the-top villains, and one lovable pup, Annie is a musical for all ages that reminds us that no matter how hard life gets, there’s always hope just around the corner.

This show features a cast of adults and children and runs approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, with a 15 minute intermission.

All performances at Badger Ridge Middle School, 300 Richard Street, Verona WI:
Ruby Busse will perform as Annie on June 19/21/26
Edyn Goede will perform as Annie on June 20/25/27

Friday, June 19th at 7:30PM
Saturday, June 20th at 2:00PM
Sunday, June 21st at 2:00PM
Thursday, June 25th at 7:30PM
Friday, June 26th at 7:30PM
Saturday, June 27th at 2:00PM

Tickets on sale soon!

VACT is excited to announce performances for our special summer one-act play, Check Please, to be performed outdoors at VACT! A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud comedy that dives headfirst into the wild world of modern dating, Check Please follows a series of disastrous blind dates that go hilariously wrong. From awkward silences and over-the-top personalities to dates that spiral into the completely absurd, each encounter is more outrageous than the last.

At the center of it all are Guy and Girl, two hopeful romantics navigating a revolving door of mismatches in search of something real. Anyone who’s ever braved a first date will recognize the cringe, the chaos, and maybe even a bit of themselves. In the end, Check Please reminds us that finding “the one” isn’t always easy, but it’s always an adventure.

This production features an all adult cast and the material is suitable for middle school and above. The run time is approximately one hour.

All performances will be held outside at the Dee Baldock Performing Arts Center (VACT Building), 103 Lincoln Street, Verona, WI. Performances will be moved inside for inclement weather.

Thursday, July 23rd at 6:00PM
Friday, July 24th at 6:00PM
Saturday, July 25th at 1:00PM
Saturday July 25th at 5:00PM