About
Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) For Youth presents professional touring theatre for young audiences and families through performances, workshops, and educational programs. Each production is performed by professional actors, and performances are approximately 40–50 minutes. A post-show Question & Answer or Meet & Greet with the actors is also available, if time permits, and the program also offers Workshops and Residency Programs with detailed study guides for each show.
• Price: A.C.T. For Youth strives to produces the highest quality touring theatre at prices that are affordable to venues across the United States, allowing the arts to be accessible to children everywhere.
Since 1999, all A.C.T. For Youth shows have been written by actor/educators Noel Holland and Don Gruel, and the company has given over 4,500 performances of 48 productions to approximately 850,000 audience members in 19 U.S. states. These adaptations of classic children’s literature and original plays are developed to blend entertainment and education together. The Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) For Youth states that it is dedicated to bringing the art of theatre to children and families and to creating performances, workshops, and educational programs that inspire and encourage discussion.
The leadership team includes Producing Artistic Director Don Gruel, Education Director Noel Holland, and Set Designer/Scenic Artist Robbin Watts. Don received his B.A. in Theatre, Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina in 1993 and became a Recognized Actor/Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors in 1995. Noel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Montevallo in 1996 with a degree in Music Education.
ACT For Youth has been recognized for its artistic excellence and has received support from the Florida Arts in Education, Artist Performances on Tour Program, sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Last updated December 11, 2025.
• Price: A.C.T. For Youth strives to produces the highest quality touring theatre at prices that are affordable to venues across the United States, allowing the arts to be accessible to children everywhere.
Since 1999, all A.C.T. For Youth shows have been written by actor/educators Noel Holland and Don Gruel, and the company has given over 4,500 performances of 48 productions to approximately 850,000 audience members in 19 U.S. states. These adaptations of classic children’s literature and original plays are developed to blend entertainment and education together. The Atlantic Coast Theatre (A.C.T.) For Youth states that it is dedicated to bringing the art of theatre to children and families and to creating performances, workshops, and educational programs that inspire and encourage discussion.
The leadership team includes Producing Artistic Director Don Gruel, Education Director Noel Holland, and Set Designer/Scenic Artist Robbin Watts. Don received his B.A. in Theatre, Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina in 1993 and became a Recognized Actor/Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors in 1995. Noel graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Montevallo in 1996 with a degree in Music Education.
ACT For Youth has been recognized for its artistic excellence and has received support from the Florida Arts in Education, Artist Performances on Tour Program, sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Last updated December 11, 2025.
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