About ACT
Arts Collective Theatre
Arts Collective Theatre incorporated independently in January 2014.
Mission
Arts Collective Theatre is a not-for-profit organization dedicated and committed to enhancing the well-being of the Windsor Essex community through theatre education, mentorship, and by bringing awareness to social justice issues in Windsor and beyond.
Vision
ACT is committed to delivering educational theatre-based practices, that promotes inclusivity and diversity within the arts to the Windsor – Essex Community and beyond. Mentorship and learning opportunities are rooted in our artistic processes, and we provide the opportunity for those who train with us, to mentor others within our programs and throughout the community.
Goals
Values
INCLUSION Each citizen and community is unique and ACT strives to offer something for everyone. This is achieved through a variety of programming and engagement activities that are inclusive, accessible, collaborative, and welcoming.
ACCOUNTABILITY/COMMUNICATION Relationships and communication between and amongst staff, volunteers, patrons, partners, funders, and the environment are based on respect and acceptance.
EXCELLENCE ACT strives for an excellent theatre experience for all.
CREATIVITY Creativity is in our blood. Our live theatre experiences engage audiences, promotes educational opportunities, and builds unique partnerships, while supporting and encouraging new playwrights and directors to create a sustainable future for theatre in Windsor Essex.
Awards
The Windsor Mayor’s Arts Awards celebrate local artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters. They are presented every two years, in partnership with the Windsor Endowment for the Arts (WEA) awards and grants. In 2020, ACT one the Mayor’s Arts Award for Arts Organization.
2017 Champions for Education! Thank you to Greater Essex County District School Board for recognizing Chris Rabideau and ACT as one of 10 Champions for Education 2017! We are truly honoured to receive one of these awards.
Sober, second thought, after seeing Guys and Dolls Sunday afternoon, has not swayed me one iota from the decision made hastily as the final curtain fell. That was the best stage production of local, live theatre that I’ve ever seen anywhere in the last fifty years.
I had the great pleasure of seeing ”HAIR” on opening night and there are simply not enough words to explain this extraordinary, exciting, and spectacular play! Go if you can, it’s a must see & 50 years later, this cast brought me right back to my era ~ Loved it
This show was UNREAL.
Saw a performance of Dream Girls, put on by the Arts Collective Theatre at the Capital Theatre. For amateurs, this group of first time performers, were incredible. They deserved their standing ovation.
ACT Windsor’s West Side Story is a must-see production, the entire cast is incredibly talented and should be unbelievably proud of themselves. To the production team, thank you for all the hard work that is put into the show, from the costumes to the lighting and the sound, to the directors and ACT Management, thank you for the tremendous amount of time that you have certainly put into the production.
The choreography, the direction, everything was perfect, the way it all blended to help tell the story is phenomenal. Good on all of you, because this show was perfect.
The harmonies throughout the show were sensational, everything sounded fantastic and in line with the music. Congratulations for a show well done.
I still have yet to be disappointed by an ACT production… Every show I have attended has been nothing but phenomenal. You can really see the passion and hard work in every show. Somehow, the energy each night is just as heightened as it is opening night. It’s incredible to see the diversity of our community come to life on stage.
I’ve truly fallen in love with this organization. Absolutely cannot wait for what’s in store!
THESE PEOPLE ARE A GAME CHANGER IN WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY.NO MORE LIP SERVICE TO DIVERSITY.THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF TALENT BEING DEVELOPED.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.
When I started rehearsals with ACT I was extremely nervous and anxious to play piano in front of others, but after continuous support and encouragement from the ACT mentors I was able to play on stage at the Capitol theatre for their production of Hair. The ACT mentors helped me build confidence as a player and an individual. Windsor is lucky to have this non for profit group bring art into our community and believe in young performers.
It was absolutely amazing!! 💜 The vocals, the acting, the costumes, the orchestra just everything was 🔥🔥
Great show with lots of amazing talent! Looking forward to seeing more shows in the future 🙂
Not only was Guys and Dolls one of ACT’s best theatre productions ever but that was one of the best theatre productions ever seen in Windsor. I know y’all work very hard. The hard work definitely paid off! Congratulations!
Wonderful show, so much talent all around!!!
Who missed this has missed the best talent in Ontario! Maybe Canada!