Baltimore
Actors' Theatre
Honored as The
Performing Arts Theatre of Baltimore County
BALTIMORE ACTORS' THEATRE
The Dumbarton House; 300 Dumbarton Road; Baltimore, MD 21212
Phone: 410-337-8519 Fax: 410-337-8582 Email: batpro@baltimoreactorstheatre.org
THE BALTIMORE ACTORS' THEATRE (BAT Productions)
was founded in 1959 by Helen Grigal. Since its inception, BAT has been a multi-faceted
operation providing myriad cultural and entertainment activities for its audiences
and members. BAT has a large membership of performers spanning all ages. Its
versatility is enhanced by its ability to not only give members a year-round
performing venue, but additionally to provide training in all three disciplines:
Music, Drama, Dance. The Baltimore Actors' Theatre has mounted a variety of
presentations including proscenium, the round, and on international tour. BAT
has performed at the Lyric Opera House, Ford's Theatre, Shady Grove and Painters
Mill Music Fairs, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Peabody Concert Hall, Kraushaar
Auditorium, Goucher College. BAT has presented three full-scale productions
of the musical, Peter Pan, with original Flying by Foy at The Lyric Opera
House. It has also toured internationally to the United Kingdom and Australia
with its original musical production of The Phantom of the Opera.
THE CONSERVATORY,
Baltimore Actors' Theatre, is Maryland's first and only accredited College Preparatory
School of the Arts, Grades Pre-One through Twelve. Established in 1979, The
Conservatory has garnered a reputation for the excellence of its academic and
arts curriculum. In 1999 and 2001, The Conservatory was named one of Baltimore's
Best Elementary and Secondary Schools by Baltimore Magazine. A strong
academic program is provided in the morning hours, followed by professional
training in all three disciplines: Music, Drama, Dance. Advanced Placement courses
are offered in English (American and British), Biology, History (American and
European), French, and Music Theory. To date, thirty students have graduated
and entered prestigious colleges and universities of their choice, including
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Syracuse University, Boston Conservatory,
Boston University, North Carolina School of the Arts, Butler University, Point
Park College, Immaculata College, Loyola-Marymount College. The Conservatory
provides year-round performing opportunities for its students in both adult
and children's theatre at The Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre .
The Conservatory has been selected as a model college preparatory school for
the arts by the Maryland State Department of Education. It is accredited by
the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of The
College Board and the Association of Independent Maryland Schools. It was named
one of the Best Elementary Schools in Baltimore. The Conservatory has an association
with Trinity College, London which provides its students with graded examinations in Speech &
Drama and Music from Initial through Grade 8 and is recognized in over 40 countries
worldwide. The Conservatory also offers Associate and Licentiate Diplomas through
Trinity College, London in Speech & Drama, Music, and Musical Theatre. An
ongoing Professional Development Division offers students training in Music, Drama, Dance and Musical Theatre
Technique.
BALTIMORE ACTORS' THEATRE ACADEMY
was founded in 1965 as an avocational theatre arts program for young people
ages 7 through 15. Instruction in Music, Drama and Dance comprises the arts
curriculum. The program encompasses 24 Saturdays, October through April, with
classes held at the Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre from 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Classes culminate in a final Gala Presentation. SUMMER
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP is a two-week theatre arts program for young
people ages 7 through 15. Instruction in Music, Drama,
Dance and Guitar comprises the arts curriculum. Classes are from late July through
early August, 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 P.M. at the Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre.
Classes culminate in a final Gala Presentation.
THE OREGON RIDGE DINNER THEATRE
is the performing home of the Baltimore Actors' Theatre.
It was leased from Baltimore County in 1982 to provide a performing and training
venue for The Conservatory students and faculty as well as community members
of BAT's Repertory Company. It also plays host to the Wixie Children's Musical
Theatre. BAT at Oregon Ridge has been named Baltimore County'' Performing
Arts Theatre.
THE WIXIE
CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATRE has been in
existence since 1965. Over the years, accolades have included Baltimore's
Best Children's Theatre (Baltimore Magazine); an appearance
at Wolf Trap International Children's Theatre Festival with an
original musical adaptation of The Emperor' New Clothes;
an appearance at the White House with Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson. The
Wixie Children's Musical Theatre has performed at Merriweather
Post Pavilion, Painters Mill and Shady Grove Music Fairs. It is
currently in residence at the Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre.
TRINITY COLLEGE, LONDON:
Since 1997, The Conservatory has offered graded examinations in Speech &
Drama, Voice, Music Theory, Piano, and Choral Assessment to its students through
Trinity College, London. The Conservatory also offers Associate and Licentiate
Diplomas through Trinity College, London in Speech & Drama and Music.
BAT PRODUCTIONS
TOURING COMPANY is a special wing of The Baltimore
Actors' Theatre. Over the years, national tours have included nine seasons of
musical productions on the Condominium Circuit in Florida. International Tours
of BAT's original musical adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera were
performed abroad in England (Bristol, Oxford); Scotland (Edinburgh Festival
Fringe); Australia (Sydney).
THE EDUCATIONAL
REPERTORY THEATRE program was founded
in 1974 by The Baltimore Actors' Theatre as a performing wing
which tours schools throughout Maryland, providing in-school
programs for ages 4 through 8.
BABES IN TOYLAND, the Victor Herbert operetta, is Maryland's
longest-running Holiday Musical Spectacular. It was first
produced in 1965 at the Lyric Opera House and has been an ongoing
annual presentation. It has been produced in numerous venues
including Painters Mill Music Fair, The Hippodrome, and Kraushaar
Auditorium. Babes boasts a company of 100, including a
20-piece orchestra, fairy tale settings and costumes. Production
highlights include the Toyland Parade, the Dragon Ballet, a visit
by Santa, and the magical Toyland Wedding. Babes is a
Baltimore tradition.
BAT AWARDS AND TESTIMONIALS
have been garnered over the years in recognition of the organization's distinguished
performance in its many varied activities. These encompass both local and international
distinction.