We are Class Act Productions
Established in 2008, Class Act Productions is committed to producing morally conservative theatre, while striving for quality and an encouraging atmosphere both on and off the stage. Class Act was established on the principle that live theater is an asset to every community, and is dedicated to two primary goals:
Serving the State College community, this organization is run entirely through volunteer efforts. Class Act Productions encourages theatre lovers of all ages and all levels of experience to get involved! Interested in seeing how it feels to be on stage? Think it might be fun to be on stage crew? Looking for a night out with friends? Class Act has something for you. Check out our upcoming events, join our mailing list, or email for more information.
- To create an encouraging environment in which veteran and novice actors can work side by side in the great interactive art-form called live theatre
- To share with the community productions of quality which families can attend, experience, and enjoy together
Serving the State College community, this organization is run entirely through volunteer efforts. Class Act Productions encourages theatre lovers of all ages and all levels of experience to get involved! Interested in seeing how it feels to be on stage? Think it might be fun to be on stage crew? Looking for a night out with friends? Class Act has something for you. Check out our upcoming events, join our mailing list, or email for more information.
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Meet Our Director
Abigail Bourne
Born right here in State College, Abigail began her theater career with the title role in Anne of Green Gables. Since then she has performed several times with Faith Baptist Church youth productions including Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. Her favorite by far however was performing Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice with Solid Foundations. She has also portrayed Katherina in various scenes from Taming of the Shrew and in several vignettes portrayed Miss Haversham from Great Expectations. Most recently she was thrilled to portray Meg March in J. Richards Little Women, a Little Musical.
In 2011, 2012, 2016 she attended programs taught by world class instructors in the performing arts and looks for opportunities to hone her skills and craft.
She has directed Class Act Productions' performances of A Christmas Carol (2009), We Will Remember: A Tribute to Veterans ('09, '10, '11), Anne of Green Gable, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Christmas Carol (2018), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever('14, '19), The Miracle Worker, The Importance of Being Ernest, A Christmas Carol (2022), A Night at the Theatre, 12 Angry Jurors, & Much Ado About Nothing,. Abigail directed and adapted scripts for many of the above shows and continues to adapted and write scripts for full productions and youth theater camps, and vignettes. She works with various schools and theaters as a vocal coach, set designer, costume director, and assistant director. She is involved in audio drama work as a voice actor. She also acted as a volunteer choreographer with a local troupe, For Good (2012-2018), which offers an opportunity for persons with Down syndrome to participate in community musical theater and performance activities, while also offering members of the broader community the opportunity to observe, participate in, and celebrate the success of our performers.
Abigail would like to express her gratefulness to her family (both immediate and theatre) for their ever present support and encouragement, and to her Lord, the Author of creativity!
In 2011, 2012, 2016 she attended programs taught by world class instructors in the performing arts and looks for opportunities to hone her skills and craft.
She has directed Class Act Productions' performances of A Christmas Carol (2009), We Will Remember: A Tribute to Veterans ('09, '10, '11), Anne of Green Gable, Cheaper by the Dozen, A Christmas Carol (2018), The Best Christmas Pageant Ever('14, '19), The Miracle Worker, The Importance of Being Ernest, A Christmas Carol (2022), A Night at the Theatre, 12 Angry Jurors, & Much Ado About Nothing,. Abigail directed and adapted scripts for many of the above shows and continues to adapted and write scripts for full productions and youth theater camps, and vignettes. She works with various schools and theaters as a vocal coach, set designer, costume director, and assistant director. She is involved in audio drama work as a voice actor. She also acted as a volunteer choreographer with a local troupe, For Good (2012-2018), which offers an opportunity for persons with Down syndrome to participate in community musical theater and performance activities, while also offering members of the broader community the opportunity to observe, participate in, and celebrate the success of our performers.
Abigail would like to express her gratefulness to her family (both immediate and theatre) for their ever present support and encouragement, and to her Lord, the Author of creativity!
