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Arts education experiences at BDACT provide an engaging and supportive environment for students of all ages!

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Join the vibrant community of the Beaver Dam Community Theater. Whether you're looking to volunteer, audition for our next big production, direct a show, coordinate events, teach, or even help select our upcoming shows, there's a place for you at BDACT. Dive into the many ways you can be a part of our story.

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Get to Know BDACT

Explore the rich history of Beaver Dam Area Community Theater (BDACT). Meet our staff, see our facilities, and check out highlights from past performances. Browse our timeline, watch our history in videos, and see what makes BDACT special.

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Explore the BDACT History Hall

Discover the stories, faces, and moments that shaped six decades of community theatre. From unforgettable performances to the people who made them possible, the BDACT History Hall celebrates our shared creative legacy.

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Theatre Activities

Jan 8 - 11

The Tempest & Julius Caesar

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Encore Hall

Experience the magic and the tragedy! This winter, the BDACT Winter Repertory Company, a dedicated group of our area's talented high school students , is tackling not one, but TWO Shakespeare classics at the same time: The Tempest and Julius Caesar .

Feb 7

Ben Mulwana and the Village

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Kamps Auditorium

Ben Mulwana is a Ugandan-born and raised artist residing in Wisconsin. Mulwana’s soulful lyrics and diverse range of musical inspiration, has a storytelling quality that is both unique and familiar.

Feb 20 - Mar 1

Hedda Gabler

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Kamps Auditorium

Hedda Gabler is a fiercely intelligent yet deeply dissatisfied woman who pushes against the confines of society and her marriage. In an attempt to claw at power, she tries to control the people and events around her, igniting a tense and ultimately tragic unraveling.

Mar 7

Joseph Huber Band

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Kamps Auditorium

You don’t just listen to Joseph Huber’s music. You’ll feel it. Huber’s music stirs something deep in your soul, something you need to hear. The Joseph Huber Band will captivate you. As a bonus, Beaver Dam’s own—The Sundowners—will be opening for Joseph Huber.

Apr 11 - 12

Loco Vocals: Come Go With Us

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Kamps Auditorium

For 15 fun-filled years, the music and humor of Loco Vocals have been a staple at the BDACT Fine Arts Center. This April, the wait is over—vocalists Jenny Addison, Rick Ramirez, Jay Wilkins, and Cheryl Zeman are getting the band back together for a "don't miss" reunion show!

Apr 26

Paddle City Big Band Spring 2026

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Kamps Auditorium

Get your jazz hands ready! On April 26, PCBB will perform a unique collection of beloved Big Band era classics from icons like Glenn Miller, Count Basie, QuincyJones and many others, promising an entertaining concert of nostalgia and lively music.

May 13

Sail On The Beach Boys Tribute

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Kamps Auditorium

Grab your sunglasses and beach hat, it’s time for “fun, fun, fun till her daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Join us for Sail On, the most booked Beach Boys tribute band in the world!

There are currently no auditions. Check back soon!

The Dance Call

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Encore Hall

Admit it, music makes your toes tap, your hips sway and your heart, beat with excitement. Enhance your rhythm and elevate your moves in our new Dance Call Classes.

Class Act

Class Act - BDACT's youth drama classes for students in grades 2-5.

The Loft

Children in grades 2-5 will learn the many skills of acting. Lessons include developing strong characters, utilizing their voice, following stage directions and working as an ensemble.

One Voice

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The Studio

The One Voice Children’s Chorus provides an opportunity for area students in grades 3-5 to have fun singing a variety of musical styles.

ActingUp Drama Club

Acting Up Drama Club - For students in grades 6-8

Kamps Auditorium

Children in grades 6-8 will learn theater basics such as acting, staging, character development, and physical and vocal expression.

BDACT Winter Repertory Company

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Kamps Auditorium

This new BDACT acting and skills workshop for high-school-age students is designed to level up their theatrical skills and knowledge.

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Give the Gift of BDACT

Share the magic of local theater! A BDACT Gift Card is the perfect present for any occasion, giving your loved ones the freedom to choose their favorite show or class. You can also browse our Official BDACT Merchandise store to create personalized apparel and accessories—a unique keepsake for any theater fan.