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ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT.

ACT of CT’s youth choir

ACT of CT's Youth Choir is an opportunity for young singers to learn proper and healthy singing technique, choral music reading skills, and the art of singing in harmony, all while exploring music from a variety of musical genres. The Choir is led by Choral Director Deborah Penn (who is also the Lower School Music Teacher at Ridgefield Academy) and will perform a Fall and a Spring Concert at ACT of Connecticut.

The Choir is open to all students in grades 2-9. Students who fall outside of the age guidelines may be admitted at the discretion of the Director. Please contact education@actofct.org for further information.

All rehearsals will take place in Ridgefield, at ACT of CT (36 Old Quarry Road) or another Ridgefield location.

WINTER / SPRING Session

Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm commencing January 10, 2024*
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 5pm at ACT of CT
Concert: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 7pm at ACT of CT
*March 13 and 20th are TBD
Attendance at all rehearsals is expected; known conflicts may be cleared by the Director, in advance.

Tuition:
$500.00 per session
$450/Session when registering for full year in the fall. $450/each for siblings.

Registration is required.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: All choir participants must be willing to adhere to health and safety policies set forth by ACT of CT, in compliance with current state, local, and CDC guidelines.  

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Need-based financial assistance is available through ACT of CT’s scholarship program. Learn more and apply here: First ACT!

Youth Choir Holiday 2021 Concert

DEBORAH PENN

Deborah Penn holds degrees in music education from Ithaca College and Queens College. She is currently the Preschool and Lower School Music Teacher at Ridgefield Academy, in Ridgefield, CT, where she teaches general music, choral singing, recorder, and an Orff program. From 1998-2007, Mrs. Penn taught in the Commack school district in Commack, NY, where she directed the 11th-12th grade Symphonic Band, 9th-12th grade Women’s Chorale, directed the pit orchestra for the high school musical productions and was the assistant marching band director. She also taught 3rd-5th grade classroom music and directed a 4th Grade Chorus. Mrs. Penn has directed summer enrichment programs for elementary students in musical theater and drama. Prior to moving to Connecticut, Mrs. Penn lived in Randolph, NJ, where she taught music classes and music enrichment at a local Cooperative Preschool. Mrs. Penn is an accomplished clarinetist and pianist. She has served as a professional accompanist for choral groups, vocalists, and solo instrumentalists throughout the Tri-State area. Mrs. Penn currently resides in Ridgefield with her husband and four boys.