At the 2024 Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, GA our Artistic & Executive Director, Jacob Rowe, was awarded the 2024 Freddie G. Fellowship. Named for MTI Co-Chairman Freddie Gershon, the fellowship is bestowed annually on five exceptional educators and includes an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City for professional development with Broadway greats and a $5,000 grant for the educator’s theatre program.
Jacob Rowe, Artistic & Executive Director
For theatre instructors, the Freddie G Fellowship is a highly coveted honor. Created by Music Theatre International CEO and Tony Honors for Excellence recipient Freddie Gershon, the fellowship welcomes a select group of theatre instructors to be part of an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City each summer for the opportunity to work one-on-one with industry professionals in a weekend of seminars, master classes, and Broadway shows. In addition, each of the participating teachers receives $5,000 from Gershon and his wife Myrna to enhance their arts program.
“The four days will fully engage the winning teachers in the Broadway musical theatre world and provide one-of-a-kind learning opportunities for them to take back to their schools, students and communities,” Gershon said in a statement. “These teachers perform inspiring work with limited financial resources. We want to give them the opportunity to live the Broadway experience and interact with qualified professionals to reward them for all they do to introduce the next generations to live theatre and simultaneously enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.
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The PACT Theatre Co and Spring Hill College Partner Up!Spring Hill College is excited to announce a new partnership with PACT Theatre Company, who will host classes, productions and much more in the Arlene Mitchell Theater on the historic campus. The collaboration begins April 1.
“We’re excited about this collaboration and hope it will lead to many more opportunities. We’re also looking forward to bringing even more Mobilians to our gorgeous campus,” Provost Rebecca Cantor said.
Founded in 2018, PACT strives to produce unique stories that engage and inspire the Gulf Coast community. Last November, to enhance audience experience, the company took its production of Disney’s “Tarzan: The Musical” outdoors at Langan Park. Over 500 people attended the final showing.
In a Facebook post, PACT shared, “…We cannot wait to begin this partnership with such a historic educational institute here in Mobile, Alabama! We are looking forward to holding our classes, shows, and various programs on the beautiful campus of Spring Hill College for many years to come! Go badgers!”
Many great things are to come from this newly formed relationship between PACT and Spring Hill.
ABOUT SPRING HILL COLLEGE:
Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is the oldest Catholic college in the Southeast and the third oldest Jesuit college in the United States. Spring Hill combines the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education and a commitment to caring for the whole person — mind, body and spirit — with innovative educational experiences. Located in Mobile, Ala., Spring Hill’s mission is to form leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice, and service for life. As a result, Spring Hill students are engaged, inspired and transformed by their experiences.
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Jacob Rowe, Artistic & Executive Director
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Disney’s Tarzan: The Musical is swinging into Langan Park for the first Theatre Under The Stars!
Mobile, AL, August 8, 2023 – The PACT Theatre Company is pleased to announce a new partnership with The City Of Mobile: Parks and Recreation for the first annual event, Theatre Under The Stars! The inaugural production is none other than Disney’s Tarzan: The Musical, a show that promises to transport audiences to the heart of the jungle. This one-of-a-kind production will be staged outdoors at Langan Park as a community event. This high-energy production is directed and choreographed by the national award-winning creative team Artistic Director Jacob Rowe, with musical direction by Christie Breland.
Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burroughs’s classic story of “Tarzan of the Apes,” Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins and a book by TONY Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits like the Academy Award-winning “You’ll Be in My Heart” as well as “Son of Man” and “Two Worlds” make Tarzan an unforgettable experience at The PACT Theatre Company.
Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan’s life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe’s territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts.
This community event will include food trucks, nonprofit organizations, local vendors, local organizations and fun activities for adults and kids alike! This event will also have the first “Musical Theatre Day,” a one-day event where local school-aged kids will be invited to come out to the park to learn musical theatre skills and a dance number. They will be able to perform it before the show on Saturday night! This Musical Theatre Day will be a free educational event, and we will provide each participant with a free ticket to the show that night!
See Tarzan as never before in a unique outdoor setting! You will be amazed to see Tarzan swinging high above the ground, leaving lasting memories for the whole family. Grab some food from a local food truck, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy a night of live theatre under the stars!
For tickets and information visit thepactmobile.com or Facebook.com/thepactmobile. Tickets go on sale on September 15th. As opening night approaches, patrons can head to thepactmobile.com to purchase tickets for the show’s two-week run, November 9th to 17th! You won’t want to miss this Broadway-quality performance right here in Mobile!
DETAILS
Start: November 9th | End: November 18th
What: Theatre Under The Stars | Disney’s Tarzan
Where: Langan Park
Time: Gates at 5:40pm | Show at 7pm
Email: boxoffice@thepactmobile.com
Phone: (251) 307-5056
Website: https://thepactmobile.com/
Address: 4901 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
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The PACT Theatre Company creates innovative theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, engage the community and enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre accessible to all. We produce five professional theatrical experiences each year, along with our two youth performances, summer camps, educational academy, and training company. Now celebrating our fifth anniversary, The PACT Theatre Company remains committed to promoting theatre to everyone of all ages and backgrounds.
Little Women: The Musical Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Jacob Rowe, Artistic & Executive Director
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Seven generations have read this story. This one will sing it.
The captivating story of Little Women: The Musical is to be performed at The PACT Theatre Company in Mobile, AL!
Mobile, AL, November 5, 2022 – The novel “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott comes alive as a captivating all-new Broadway musical adaptation, opening December 1, 2022, at The PACT Theatre Company. This high-energy production is directed and choreographed by Artistic Director Jacob Rowe, with musical direction by Christie Breland—the same creative team behind last season’s hit, “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”
“Little Women” follows four sisters—independent, aspiring writer Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy, and kind-hearted Beth, all under the watchful eye of their beloved mother, Marmee, while their father is away serving in the Civil War. Each sister follows a different path but not necessarily what is expected. This coming-of-age tale is filled with drama, romance, humor, and music.
The PACT’s “Little Women, The Musical,” book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, soar with vibrant and sweeping song and dance, featuring: Alyssa Veldman (Jo), Joanne Parker (Marmee), Marley Hall (Meg), Reagan Daniels (Amy), Kit Shell (Beth), Melissa Laster (Aunt March), Jacob Rowe (Professor Bhaer), Greg Naman (Laurie), Wyatt Peavy (Mr. Brooke), and Larry Andrews (Mr. Laurence). The principal characters are backed by an ensemble of singers and dancers, including Anna Breland, Anna Frances Sullivan, Claire Bradley, and Kady Wirth. This timeless tale about the power of family, friendship, and romance will delight the entire family.
For tickets and information visit thepactmobile.com or Facebook.com/thepactmobile. Tickets are on sale now for Little Women: The Musical! As opening night approaches, patrons can head to thepactmobile.com to purchase tickets for the show’s two-week run, December 1st to December 11th! You won’t want to miss this Broadway-quality performance right here in Mobile!
DETAILS
Start: December 1st | End: December 11th
What: Little Women: The Musical
Where: The PACT Theatre Company
Time: 7:30pm (Thursday-Saturday) / 2:00pm (Sunday)
Email: boxoffice@thepactmobile.com
Phone: (251) 307-5056
Website: https://thepactmobile.com/
Address: 5025 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609
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The PACT Theatre Company creates innovative theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, engage the community and enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre accessible to all. We produce five professional theatrical experiences each year, along with our two youth performances, summer camps, educational academy, and training company. Now celebrating our fifth anniversary, The PACT Theatre Company remains committed to promoting theatre to everyone of all ages and backgrounds.
The PACT Theatre Company receives an award from Visit Mobile!The Field of Dreams MOBie is awarded to the organization and team that created a Mobile for all to enjoy. Truly living up to the phrase, “if you build it, they will come,” this recipient brings a fresh take on many popular stage shows that we all know and love.
Their popularity is growing rapidly and we are big fans of their productions.
This year, the Field of Dreams Award recipient is The PACT Theatre Company.
The PACT has been recognized as the 2022 Nappie Award winner for Best Children’s Theater Company. It is also taking home a Nappie for Best Performance of the Year for its production of “Beauty and the Beast.”
A big thank you to the community of Mobile and the Lagniappe for this honor!
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Best Theater Group – Children’s
The PACT Theatre Company
Best Play or Performance of the Year
“Beauty and the Beast,” The PACT
Learn more about the winners by clicking here!
The 2022/23 Fifth Anniversary Season at The PACT Theatre Company!We are so excited to re-Introduce our 22/23 Season! You might notice a couple of changes, but we think you’re going to love them.
THE WIZARD OF OZ 🌪
October 6 – 23, 2022
LITTLE WOMEN 📖
December 1 -1 1, 2022
INTO THE WOODS🌳
March 9 – March 19, 2023
THE BIG ONE-OH! JR🎂
May 4 – 14, 2023
THE PROM🪩
July 14 – 31, 2023
*Southeast Premiere*
Thank you for your commitment to The PACT Theatre Company. You make what we do possible!
BUY SEASON SUBSCRIPTION Legally Blonde Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Jay Spencer, Marketing and PR Director
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Everyone’s favorite blonde comes to Mobile, Alabama in The PACT Theatre Company’s production of Legally Blonde: The Musical!
Mobile, AL, June 21, 2022 – The fabulous pink bombshell known as Elle Woods is making her arrival to Mobile, Alabama for as The PACT Theatre Company closes out their 2021-2022 performance season with the smash-hit, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Led by director and choreographer Jacob Rowe, The PACT Theatre Company welcomes the public to witness a fierce and fabulous underdog story that teaches the lesson of empowerment and owning your choices. As opening night approaches patrons can head to thepactmobile.com to purchase tickets for the show’s three-week run, July 14th to July 31st! You won’t want to miss this Broadway-quality performance right here in Mobile so you can see for yourself why pink is power!
Based on Amanda Brown’s comedy novel and the hit movie, the story of a blonde college-sorority girl, Elle Woods, takes place as she is broken up with by her college sweetheart, Warner Huntington III who claims she isn’t “serious enough”. This causes Elle to pack her bags and dog, Bruiser, and enroll in Harvard Law School to prove to Warner that she is indeed serious enough for him. Legally Blonde is a fun and fabulous feel-good musical comedy with show-stopping dance and musical numbers that remind you that being yourself never goes out of style.
For tickets and information visit thepactmobile.com or Facebook.com/thepactmobile. Tickets are on sale now for Legally Blonde: The Musical!
DETAILS
Start: July 14th | End: July 31st
What: Legally Blonde: The Musical
Where: The PACT Theatre Company
Website: https://thepactmobile.com/
Time: 7:30pm (Thursday-Saturday) / 2:00pm (Sunday)
Email: boxoffice@thepactmobile.com
Phone: (251) 307-5056
Address: 5025 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609
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The PACT Theatre Company creates innovative theatre experiences that ignite the imagination, inspire the spirit, engage the community and enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all. Each year we produce five professional theatrical experiences, along with our two youth performances, summer camps, our educational academy and training company. Now celebrating our fifth anniversary, The PACT Theatre Company remains committed to promoting theatre to everyone of all ages and backgrounds.
Legally Blonde: The Musical at The PACT Theatre Co!
By Hannah Love
In just over a week, the PACT Theatre Company will be showing the Broadway hit, Legally Blonde: The Musical. Like the film of the same name, it’s a familiar story: Sorority girl meets frat boy. Girl and boy fall in love. They get engaged. Psych. Boy breaks girl’s heart and goes off to Harvard. She follows him (and gets accepted in the Ivy League Law Program without any previous law experience or interest). And the rest, well, you’ll have to see.
I recently got the privilege of attending rehearsals and let me just say, I am positive you will love it. One thing that stood out to me as I sat in the audience was the infectious energy of the cast. Every moment is intentional, and it is evident that the very Red Bull that sustains Elle’s antics is the same thing flowing through the veins of this stellar cast.
Watching musical numbers like “What You Want” and “Whipped Into Shape” will leave you wondering just how these performers are still able to stand up by the end of the night. I give it up to an impressive amount of endurance they maintain throughout the show. One of these performers who requires this endurance is Emma Walker (Brooke Wyndham). When I asked her about her experience with this show, she told me, “Getting to portray Brooke Wyndham in my own way is so fun and I’ve loved every minute of it.”
Beyond the stage, one of the most impressive things about this production of Legally Blonde is the fact that there has only been six weeks of rehearsals. Omigod! For those unfamiliar with typical rehearsal processes, six weeks is a very short amount of time to produce a full-scale musical. Both Reid Williams (Emmett Brown) and Malinda Powers (Paulette Bonafaunte) remarked that it has been a challenge, but a rewarding one!
I would be remiss not to mention the musical’s leading lady… or, in the case of the PACT, leading ladies. Lillian Odom and Morgan Davidson have both taken up the mantle of Elle Woods. One thing to note is that even though they are playing the same character, they are bringing their own hot pink flair to the role. Both expressed to me that Elle Woods has been a dream role since they were little girls. Passion radiates from both Odom and Davidson, so whichever girl you see in the role, you will be treated with a wonderful show.
So come out and see the show July 14-31, 2022! Tickets are available on thepactmobile.com. If you come on out to see Legally Blonde, you will be so much better for it!