About
Ayr Community
Theatre
Our Mission:
ACT is a not-for-profit organization bringing live theatre to Ayr while promoting the arts and incorporating local talent including the youth in our community. We provide learning opportunities to those who have an interest in the performing arts and other aspects of theatre production. ACT continues to bring our community together by providing new and diverse experiences in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Our Vision is to:
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Inspire and entertain the community and surrounding area with quality theatrical productions
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Become a significant cultural asset to the Township of North Dumfries and Waterloo Region
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Bring the community together by attending or participating in enriching theatrical experiences
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Provide volunteer hands-on learning opportunities in many aspects of theatre production
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Develop and draw from as much local talent as possible
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Enhance development of youth in the theatre arts in a safe and inclusive environment
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Celebrate all that is theatre
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ACT is very eager to bring live theatre to our community and we are committed to doing so in the safest manner possible. This responsibility is of the utmost importance to us and we will strive to provide peace of mind to our cast, crew and audience members.
Keep checking back as we plan to launch a spring and fall show annually!
Harvest Cast & Crew 2025
Our Team
Meet the amazing group of volunteers who complete our Board of Directors at Ayr Community Theatre. Each has a background in theatre and/or a love of community involvement. They are extremely excited to see you at their shows.
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Diana Barber (she/her) - President
Adele Robert (she/her) - Vice President
Michael Wilcock (he/him) - Treasurer
Jennifer Vollbrecht (she/her) - Secretary
Michele DiTomasso (she/her) - Artistic Director
Robert Bridel (he/him) - Director at Large
Tim Scott (he/him) - Director at Large
Kehlar Hillyer-Fenton (she/her) - Administration & Grant Coordinator
Vivienne
Rayner
Founding Member
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To honour Vivienne and her contribution to the performing arts, Ayr Community Theatre announces “The Viv Award ”. This honour will be presented to the most supportive cast or crew member of each production and inspire others to follow in Vivienne’s footsteps as a supportive and friendly presence in community theatre.
Vivienne will always be in our hearts and we were privileged to have her as a friend and part of our community.
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Vivienne’s dream was to bring theatre to the Village of Ayr and we will be forever grateful for her inspiration. Vivienne served on our Board of Directors and was an integral part of creating our Not For Profit organization providing invaluable input and contributing to the success of our three productions - All Together Now, Steel Magnolias and Little Women. We will miss her hearty laugh, sense of humour and fashion flair including those snazzy red boots!
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Viv Award Recipients:
 Jennifer Vollbrecht - 2023 - Clue the Musical |  Merry & Mike Schmidt - 2024 - Brigadoon |
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