Acacia Presents a Story of Deceit with ‘Gaslight’ Acacia Theatre closes their season with a Victorian thriller full of half-truths and tension taut as a wire. by Natalie Murray – reviewer for Shepherd Express Theater Jun. 17, 2026 3 minute read There’s no doubt that the term “gaslight” has risen in popularity over the last […]
June 18, 2026
Jason Will and Lily Lourigan Photo: Melinda Rhodebeck Regional – River Hills, WI: Acacia Theater Company – Norvell Commons at St. Christopher’s Church: 7845 North River Road. June 12-28, 2026. Drama. Author: Patrick Hamilton. Director: Josh Scheibe. Critic: Anne Siegel (June 2026). *** Film buffs and audiences of a certain age will recall the 1944 […]
Acacia Theatre Company is an independent, non-profit, interdenominational Christian theatre company. It was founded in 1980 by several theatre artists who shared the common desire to integrate art and faith by presenting theatre that would express the experiences and positive values important to members of the Christian faith.
Through uplifting, quality entertainment, Acacia provides occasion for thanksgiving, growth and enjoyment, and the opportunity for Christians and non- Christians to consider their lives in relation to God.
We stand in wonder and celebration of the fullness and variety of God’s creation. We endeavor to stand with the oppressed, as we are called to unwaveringly by our Creator – “…And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) We often fall short of this standard, but our faith compels us to continually strive toward it. For this, in particular for our oppressed and marginalized siblings, we stand.
John 13: 34-35 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.
Jeremiah 22:3 Thus says the Lord: Act with justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place.
Amos 5:15a, 24 Hate evil and love good, and establish justice in the gate . . . But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
"When the poor and needy seek water and there is none, I the LORD will hear them; I will open rivers in high places; I will plant in the wilderness...the Acacia...that they may see and know, and consider and understand that the hand of the LORD has done this."
Isaiah 41:17-20