Community Theater taking shape in the Ripon area

It's spring time again, and while we're still waiting for the spring weather to come out and play, the Ripon Area Community Theatre is gearing up to take the community by storm.

"We have a lot of plans on the drawing board," says Ripon ACT member Brian Reilly. "We're having a brat fry, the first Friday in April, which we're hoping everyone will come to. That will be at Pick N Save. We have a few different productions in the works, but a lot of it is in the preliminary stages yet; we're still looking for more people to join up with us and help get things going."

Even though acting isn't for everyone, Brian assures people that there's something for everyone.

"There's a lot that goes on backstage during a production. If you like to build things, or have computer or electrical skills; or maybe you have a good fashion sense most productions need some kind of sets, lighting, sound and costumes. It really takes all kinds to put on a show and it can be a lot fun."

Some of the activities the Theatre group is planning to do include a weekly improvisation workshop, a sketch comedy group and outdoor stage production on the green. Additional stage productions are also in the works.

The Ripon ACT brat fry will run from 10 am 3 pm, Friday April 3rd; at the Ripon Pick N Save on W Fond du Lac.

For more information on the Ripon Area Community Theatre, you can contact Brian at 920-748-2236; or email at riponact@yahoo.com.