A Class Act Productions

A Class Act Productions A Downtown Springfield, Missouri Theatrical Production Company and Acting Studio. It was established in 2006.

A Class Act Productions is a critically acclaimed producer of straight plays and the local originator of the popular live television and film parodies, regularly presented on "Third Saturdays." Recent shows have included Jaws, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (now in its sixth season), The Twilight Zone, and Batman (now in its third season). George Cron, founder and Executive Director, began te

aching small groups and private acting classes at The Skinny Improv under the name of A Class Act in early 2006. Since that time, the name has also come to include a wide variety of George's artistic endeavors including directing projects, theatrical producing, song writing, film acting workshops, and recording. Like this page to find out about times and locations for upcoming productions.

09/03/2024

A Class Act Productions is casting a short film. Needed are an 9 to 11 year old boy, preferably blonde and blue eyed but not a deal breaker, a 9 to 11 year old girl, a large man preferably with long shaggy hair, a 30 to 60 year old caretaker.

The story is based upon the short story “Children of the Moon” by Richard Middleton.

https://ia800903.us.archive.org/18/items/ghost_stories_006_0809_librivox/middleton_children_of_the_moon.pdf

You are welcome to read it.

The film will be shot on green screen. If interested, please contact [email protected]. Supply a picture. Bio not needed.

09/29/2022

Dear supporters of A Class Act Productions:

As many of you know A Class Act Productions has gone radio silent for the time being. Due to family health issues, spiritual and philosophical needs and overall weariness of life, ACAP needed to be put on hold for an indefinite time.

However, many of the wonderful talented that worked with the company has picked up the torch.

Knowing the artists involved, I know they will put together some delightful shows.

Please give them the amazing support you did for ACAP.

Madhouse Productions

09/26/2021

Thanks for the fun!
In 2006, I was teaching an acting class for beginners.

As some of you other acting teachers may know, sometimes it is challenging to get the students to fully memorize a monologue or scene. Everyone is in love with the idea of being an actor but not always ready for the work it entails.

One day I decided that I would have them work on a reader’s theatre style of acting; where the performer holds a script in their hand; no memorization.

As I was deciding what they should work on, someone mentioned it would be fun to do a presentation of one of the Buffy the Vampire TV episodes. And so, we did, as an exercise. Jeff Jenkins had been letting us use his Skinny Improv space and he saw us working on it and thought it was very funny. He asked if we would want to perform it for his late-night show. We did. After the show, other actors in the community started coming out of the woodwork to want to be a part of the concept.

It took us a few years to get through the series. But we also expanded into Star Trek Live Parodies, Twilight Zone Live Parodies, Batman Live Parodies, JAWS a parody, Supernatural Live Parodies, and several other comedic plays. Also, I had always wanted to do a show in the style of Grand Guignol; plays designed to horrify with gruesome scenes. One evening I met Sean Parker at one of our shows and he mentioned he was a horror writer. I pitched the idea and he was off and running on ideas. Grave Tales was born.
Eventually, we put the scripts down and started memorizing a show a month. Let me clarify…for many years, we rehearsed 4 to 6 nights per month and then charged onto stage for a crazy ride we shared with the audience. We did this every month. The pace was and has continued to be an insane pleasure; but grueling.

Through the years and several venues, with terrific dedication many actors have performed for A Class Act Productions. I want to take the time to thank everyone of them who gave of their time and talent to make A Class Act Productions a success. I also want to thank all our fans and followers who have supported us through the years.

But life has a way of sometimes telling us it is time to change course; our destiny lies elsewhere. I have been mulling things over for about a year and a half. The time for mulling has ended.

And so A Class Act Productions will be an taking an indefinite break. Perhaps in the future, a play here or there will move me to direct or produce. But for the time being, I must focus on personal and family health matters.

Again, I deeply thank you for letting A Class Act share with you our love of the lively art of theatre.

George Cron
Executive Producer

This Weekend!!
08/23/2021

This Weekend!!

Episode 30 of Visioncon Spotlight featuring special guests: part of the incredible cast and crew of A Class Act Productions' performance of the cult classic:...

Don't forget! The classiest horror show in town happens this weekend! Tell your friends!  Heck, BRING your friends!  We ...
07/28/2021

Don't forget! The classiest horror show in town happens this weekend! Tell your friends! Heck, BRING your friends! We look forward to scaring you! ;)

I while you are waiting for us to reopen (hopefully soon) from the pandemic; here is a short animation we created.  We h...
03/15/2021

I while you are waiting for us to reopen (hopefully soon) from the pandemic; here is a short animation we created. We hope to produce more. Feel free to share!

This is the first stop motion animation produced by A Class Act Productions. More to come!

12/25/2020

All of us at A Class Act, would like to wish all of our fans the Merriest of Christmases!

We received word that Nathan P. Murphy's will be continuing to operate after the Covid crisis passes and we will be able to return to their stage. We hope to be back by sometime in the Spring! See you then!

Almost here!
12/19/2020

Almost here!

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Nathan P. Murphy's 218 S. Campbell Av
Springfield, MO
65807

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A Class Act Productions is a critically acclaimed producer of straight plays and the local originator of the popular live television and film parodies, regularly presented on "Fourth Fridays and Saturdays." Current regular shows are Supernatural: Live Parodies, Grave Tales, and the First Friday Variety Show. Previous shows have included Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Staged Parodies, Batman: Live Parodies, Jaws: A Parody, Star Trek: Live Onstage, The Twilight Zone: A Parody. George Cron, Founder and Executive Director, began teaching small groups and private acting classes at The Skinny Improv under the name of A Class Act in early 2006. Since that time, the name has also come to include a wide variety of George's artistic endeavors including directing projects, theatrical producing, song writing, film acting workshops, and recording. Like this page to find out about times and locations for upcoming productions.