Elkhorn City, Kentucky
Creating Theatre.
Building Community.
Changing Lives Since 2001.
Enriching lives through theatrical performance, arts education, and creative collaboration while strengthening communities throughout Appalachia.
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Current Show
Winter Wonderettes
November 17 – December 13, 2026
The Wonderettes are back and it's 1968! Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy have been hired to entertain at the Harper's Hardware holiday party — but when Santa goes missing, the girls have to save the day. This merry musical is packed with ’60s versions of holiday favorites like “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Winter Wonderland.” Fun for the whole family!
Mainstage performances run Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. General admission is $12, and season passes earn you free bottled water and first pick of preferred seating.
Get TicketsThe 2026–2027 Season
- Winter Wonderettes Nov 17 – Dec 13, 2026
- Bloodsong: The Story of the Hatfields and the McCoys Feb 5 – 21, 2027
- Sing Down the Moon: Appalachian Wonder Tales Mar 26 – Apr 11, 2027
- A Midsummer Night's Dream May 21 – Jun 12, 2027
- Sandy Toes & Salty Kisses Jul 2 – 24, 2027
Show announcements, casting calls, and ticket news land on our Facebook page first.
More Than Theatre
A creative home in the mountains
For more than two decades, Artists Collaborative Theatre has brought people together through performance, education, and community engagement.
From first-time performers to lifelong artists, ACT creates opportunities for people of all ages to learn, grow, and connect through the arts.
Learn About ACTJoin In
Get in on the ACT
Perform
Step on stage and bring stories to life. All experience levels are welcome — auditions are announced on our Facebook page.
Learn MoreLearn
Free classes and programs that build confidence, skills, and lifelong friendships — for kids in grades K-12.
Kids CompanyACT by the Numbers
25 Years Serving Appalachia
ACT Kids Company
Theatre education changes lives
Through theatre, students develop:
- Confidence
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
Always FUN! Always FREE! — twice a year, spring and fall, for grades K-12. Current schedules are posted in our Facebook group.
Explore Education ProgramsThe Future of ACT
Building a theatrical arts destination
ACT's vision is to become the theatrical arts destination of east Kentucky and southwest Virginia, nationally recognized for quality productions.
After fire took our original black-box theater in 2020, we began developing a second location in Elkhorn City — and the curtain never stopped rising.
Learn About Our VisionTo create, promote, present, and advance cultural exposure to and training in the performing arts for area residents and visitors. The ACT Mission
Call for Sponsors
Help us have an awesome season
It's a new season for Artists Collaborative Theatre, and that means ACT is looking for sponsors and advertisers! Props, costumes, technical components, and scripts are all expensive, so we'd love to find individuals and businesses to partner with us.
Season and show sponsorships also include tickets! Send us a message for a copy of our sponsorship document. ACT is a nonprofit, volunteer-powered theatre, and donations of any size keep productions on stage and kids' programming free.