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About Us

The Un-Common Theatre Company, founded in 1980, is truly unusual. We are one of the only children's theatre companies in New England and provide aspiring young actors, singers, musicians, and technicians an opportunity to work under the guidance of theatre professionals and perform in a professional theatre house.   Our vision is to develop the life skills of youth through the professional theatrical experience.  We alsoFiddler on the Roof welcome and encourage adults to join our volunteer crews which are an integral part of each production. Joining us is a sure-fire way to enrich young lives, enhance your own life, and ensure the on-going success of the Un-Common Theatre Company.

Chris Lowey and Amy Van Dell are Co Presidents of our Board of Directors, Kathy Dowd our Secretary and Lisa Armstrong is our treasurer. Other board members are: Wendy Evans, Nancy Fullerton, Anne Marie Kelley, Jill Levensohn, Lew Levine, Bess Marcus, Louise Morrish, Joyce Parlapiano, Melanie Peddle, Sue Resnick and Bev Vita with Associate Board member Kristan Burke Sturtevant.

Un-Common performs two to four shows a year at various locations. Our improvisational comedy troupe, Improv Soup, performs once a month at The Burrell Elementary School Auditorium in Foxboro, Ma and at other local venues. We are in our 28th Season and have a long history of hits in previous seasons.

Our casts can be made up of children aged 6 to 21, from dozens of towns in Massachusetts such as: Attleboro, Bellingham, Boston, Canton, Easton, Foxboro, Framingham, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Milton, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Roslindale, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Westwood and Wrentham; Nashua in New Hampshire and Rhode Island towns including Cranston, North Pawtucket, Providence & Rumford. 

We welcome adults who enjoy introducing young people to the theater. If you'd like to volunteer with The Un-Common Theatre Company, call Chris at (508)698-3098 or Kathy at (781)784-4405.

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