About
Adirondack Regional Theatre
At Adirondack Regional Theatre, a mosaic of talents comes together, with people from different backgrounds and age groups uniting in their shared commitment to delivering top-notch theatrical performances.
Since its beginnings in 2000, ART has been a staple of North Country summers, performing outdoors in downtown Plattsburgh at the Lions Club Band Shell, on the banks of the Saranac River at the foot of MacDonough Monument, Clinton Community College, The Strand, and more.
It is estimated that ART has performed for over 125,000 North Country residents of all-ages throughout the years.
We encourage and invite new members of all ages and backgrounds to join our company. We offer workshops to learn all aspects of theatre from performing to directing - previous experience not required!
Corporate sponsors, advertisers, and donations from the audience have funded all ART productions.
Leadership
Board of Directors
President
Jim Calnon
Member At Large
Karen Dispo-De Boos
Member At Large
Jerrod Olsen
Member At Large
Diane Dispo-Klein
Vice President
Michael Coughlin
Member At Large
Andrew Castine
Member At Large
Jamie Roberts
Treasurer & Executive Director
Tom Lavin
Member At Large
Gabrielle Dion
Member At Large
Sara King
Secretary
LeAnn Yelton
Member At Large
Sara Munson
Member At Large
Denise Coughlin
Focus on Excellence
Grants &
Memberships
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NY Statewide Community Regrant Program
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2003
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2002
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2001
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NY D.E.C. grants
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various from 2003-2000
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Sara King
Mezzo Soprano, Actor
"Entering the realm of musical theater with ART was a turning point for me. Coming from a classical opera background, I auditioned with a bit of uncertainty, but ART turned out to be the perfect learning ground. The supportive community helped me easily transition, and I ended up falling in love with musical theater, discovering new dimensions to my performance. Grateful for the invaluable lessons, I not only succeeded in my audition but grew significantly as a performer. ART ignited my passion for storytelling through song and dance, making this journey unforgettable."