COLLECTING ITEMS FOR CHARITY
Giving back to the community is an important aspect of our theatre. We collect items to donate to a variety of local charities and organizations on an ongoing basis. Some of these include Clawson Food Pantry, Gleaners Food Bank, Lighthouse, South Oakland Shelter, items for homebound senior citizens and items for animals at various shelters and rescues. Everyone is welcome to donate items whenever they like, but it is never required.
If anyone would like to donate nonperishable food items, toiletries, etc. for local food pantries and shelters and/or items for the animals (dog or cat food, dog or cat toys, collars, leashes, carriers, bedding, old sheets, towels or blankets, cat litter, newspapers, paper towels, cleaning supplies, etc.), please feel free to bring in any of the above items to any of our classes, workshops and events. We will collect items on an ongoing basis, so please feel free to donate as often as you would like!
We have a collection box located at Clawson City Hall and we will also be collecting items during our murder mystery production of “Murder’s in the Heir” on March 27, 28 and 29 at Kirk in the Hills. Please feel free to leave items in our collection box (you can leave both animal items and other items in the same collection box).
*If anyone would like to donate directly to Lighthouse or to I Heart Dogs Rescue & Animal Haven, please click on the links below for more information about each organization and to view their wish lists. Items for each organization can be dropped off in person or delivered directly through Amazon.*
Community Events
Kids that participate with our theatre are welcome to volunteer with us at community events. Space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information or to register to volunteer at a community event, please contact actingoutkids@yahoo.com.
*Restrictions apply. Parental supervision is required for kids ages 12 and under.*
PREVIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS-
Clawson Fall Festival – October 2019
We had a great time volunteering at the Clawson Fall Festival where we did face painting and provided crafts for kids. The AOK kids also had fun going on a hayride together. This is one of our favorite events and we look forward to it every year!
Pizza/Potluck & Bingo/Trivia Night – July 2019
We had a pizza/potluck & bingo/trivia night for the AOK kids and families at First Presbyterian Church of Troy. We had a great time with all the families that attended this event and we can’t wait to do it again soon!
Acting Out Kids Night at an Oakland County FC Soccer Game – July 2019
We had a fun night hanging out together with AOK kids and families at an Oakland County FC soccer game.
Friday workshops at the Royal Oak Library – June & July 2019
We ran acting and improv workshops on Fridays during the summer at the Royal Oak Library and we had a great time hanging out with all the kids at the workshops!
Volunteering at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – October 2018
Our theatre kids handed out candy at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail and then they went trick or treating together as a group. Thanks to all the kids that helped out at this event. It was a great night and we had so much fun!
Volunteering at the Clawson Fall Festival – October 2018
We had a great time volunteering at the Clawson Fall Festival where we did face painting and provided crafts for kids. The AOK kids also had fun going on a hayride together. This is one of our favorite events and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Friday workshops at the Royal Oak Library – June & July 2018
We ran acting/improv and musical theatre workshops on Fridays during the summer at the Royal Oak Library and we had a great time hanging out with all the kids at the workshops!
Volunteering at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – October 2017
Our theatre kids handed out candy at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail and then they went trick or treating together as a group. Thanks to all the kids that helped out at this event. It was a great night and we had so much fun!
Junior Theatre program at the Royal Oak Library – June & July 2017
We had the opportunity to run the Junior Theatre program at the Royal Oak Library and we had so much fun with all of the children that participated!
Volunteering and Walking for the Clawson/Troy CROP Hunger Walk – May 2017
Our theatre kids and families had a lot of fun volunteering and walking for the Clawson/Troy CROP Hunger Walk. It was a beautiful day and we helped raise money for a great cause!
Clawson Easter Egg Hunt – April 2017
The AOK kids volunteered at the Clawson Easter Egg Hunt. The kids helped hide over 3,000 Easter eggs! It was a great event and a lot of fun!
Gleaners Food Bank – February 2017
The AOK kids had the opportunity to volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank and had fun hanging out together afterward!
Frost Moon Event at Clawson Blair Memorial Library – January 2017
The AOK kids had the opportunity to teach an improv. workshop and to read with the Mayor of Clawson and Clawson City Council member, Matt Ulbrich during the Frost Moon event at the Clawson Library. It was so much fun, thanks to everyone that participated!
Holiday Party – December 2016
At our holiday party, the A-OK kids made gift bags to donate to homebound senior citizens. Thanks to all the kids that donated items for the goody bags and for all of your hard work!
“A Christmas Carol” dramatic reading event and fundraiser for the Clawson Blair Memorial Library at Leon and Lulu – December 2016
The AOK Kids were invited to do a dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and to sing carols at a fundraiser for the Clawson Blair Memorial Library at Leon and Lulu.
Presentation and improv. performance – October 2016
The AOK kids were invited to give a presentation and an improv. performance at a dinner for the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak.
Halloween Party – October 2016
Volunteering at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – October 2016
Our theatre kids handed out candy at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail and then they went trick or treating together as a group. Thanks to all the kids that helped out at this event. It was a great night and we had so much fun!
Game Night!- July 2016
The AOK kids hosted a game night and everyone was invited! The kids played a variety of games and even enjoyed a pizza dinner. Game night was a lot of fun and we can’t wait to do it again!
Marching in the Clawson 4th of July parade with the mayor of Clawson and Clawson city council and being commentators for the Clawson parade – July 2016
The AOK kids were invited to march in the Clawson 4th of July parade with the mayor of Clawson and Clawson city council and help hand out candy during the parade. The AOK kids were also commentators for the parade! It was a great opportunity and the kids had an awesome time!
Volunteering at the Children’s Hospital “Celebration of Life” event at CJ Barrymores – June 2016
Thanks to all the AOK kids that volunteered with us at the Children’s Hospital “Celebration of Life” event at CJ Barrymore’s. It was an amazing event and we were honored that we got to be a part of it. We met some incredible kids and had an amazing day!
Volunteering at the Claws and Paws Walk and Pet Fair for Homeless Animals event – May 2016
The AOK kids volunteered at the Claws and Paws Walk and Pet Fair for Homeless Animals event. The kids did a great job helping out and then they all got a chance to play bubble soccer together, which was so much fun!
Volunteering and Walking for the Clawson/Troy CROP Hunger Walk – May 2016
Our theatre kids volunteered and walked for the Clawson/Troy CROP Hunger Walk. Thanks to all the kids and families that participated in the walk. It was for a great cause and the kids even won some cool prizes!
Filming commercials for the CROP Hunger Walk and the Claws and Paws Walk/Run and Pet Fair for Homeless Animals event – April 2016
The AOK kids acted and helped film commercials for the CROP Hunger Walk and for the Claws and Paws Walk and Pet Fair for Homeless Animals Event. Thanks to all the kids that came and helped us make these commercials!
https://youtu.be/167QZXvB5kU
https://youtu.be/Ypx2w3WVbBE
Easter Egg Hunt – March 2016
Our theatre kids volunteered at the Clawson Easter Egg Hunt. The kids helped hide over 3,000 Easter eggs! It was a great event and a lot of fun!
Holiday Party – December 2015
At our holiday party, the A-OK kids made goody bags to donate to homebound senior citizens. Thanks to all the kids that donated items for the goody bags and for all of your hard work!
Halloween Party – October 2015
Volunteering at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – October 2015
Our Theatre kids handed out candy at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail and then they went trick or treating together as a group. Thanks to all the kids that helped out at this event. It was a great night and we had so much fun!
Children’s Theatre Day at Clawson Farmers Market – Sept. 2015
The cast from Joey Jonka and the Caramel Warehouse hosted Children’s Theatre Day at the Clawson Farmers Market. They greeted people, ran games and activities based on the movie, and entertained the crowd. They also celebrated a birthday and gave out free birthday cake to everyone at the Farmers Market. Even Clawson Mayor Penny Luebs joined in on the fun!
Volunteering at Clawson’s Cinema in the Street – July 2015
Our theatre kids were invited to run the games and children’s activities at Clawson’s Cinema in the Street event. Thanks to all the kids that came and helped out. This was a really great event and we can’t wait to do it again next year!
Marching in the Clawson 4th of July Parade – July 2015
Our theatre kids had the opportunity to be clowns and pass out candy in the Clawson 4th of July parade. It was so much fun! They can’t wait to do it again next year!
Clowning around with Congressman Sandy Levin and Clawson Mayor Penny Luebs!
Volunteering at the Clawson 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary Celebration – June 2015
Our theatre kids volunteered and ran the children’s games and activities at the Clawson Diamond Jubilee 75th Anniversary Celebration event in Downtown Clawson. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a lot of fun. Thanks to all the kids and parents that were able to join us!
Volunteering and performing at the Clawson Claws and Paws event- May 2015
Our theatre kids volunteered and performed songs, dances, improv and even a skit at the Clawson Claws and Paws event. The kids worked really hard and they did an amazing job! Thanks to all the kids and parents that were a part of this. We had so much fun and can’t wait to do it again next year!
Commercial for the Clawson Claws and Paws event- April 2015
Some of the kids from our theatre teamed up with the Awesome Clawson Kids (Madison and Max Siwak) and filmed a commercial for the Clawson Claws and Paws event. Our theatre kids will be volunteering and performing at this community event on May 16, 2015. Everyone is invited to attend this amazing event! It is going to be a day of fun and it’s for a great cause!
The commercial is part of the April episode of the Awesome Clawson Kids show, which airs on the Clawson municipal channel and the Clawson education channel several times a week. Check it out!
Easter Egg Hunt – Clawson City Park – March, 2015
Our theatre kids volunteered at the Clawson Easter Egg Hunt. It was 17 degrees outside, but the kids helped hide over 3,000 Easter eggs! It was freezing, but everyone had a lot of fun!
Commercial for the Clawson Easter Egg Hunt – March 2015
Some of the kids from our theatre and the Mayor of Clawson teamed up with the Awesome Clawson Kids and filmed a commercial for the Clawson Easter Egg Hunt.
The commercial is part of the March episode of the Awesome Clawson Kids show, which airs on the Clawson municipal channel and the Clawson education channel several times a week. Check it out!
Holiday Party – Clawson United Methodist Church – Friday, Dec. 19, 2014
For our holiday party, the kids made goody bags to donate to the homebound senior citizens in Clawson. The kids brought in items to donate for the goody bags, decorated the bags and even made an ornament to include in each of the bags. In addition to making goody bags, the kids also played a variety of games, enjoyed some yummy refreshments and just had fun hanging out with each other. Each child even got a goody bag of their own at the end of the night. Thanks everyone!
Potluck dinner and performance of “The Surprising Christmas Pageant” – Clawson United Methodist Church – Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014
We would like to thank Clawson United Methodist Church for inviting us to participate in their potluck dinner and to perform in “The Surprising Christmas Pageant”, which was a humorous Christmas play. It was a great event and the kids did an amazing job! Thanks to all of the families that joined us, we had so much fun!
After Halloween Party with special guest Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit – Clawson City Hall – Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014
We would like to thank Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit for being our special guest at our After Halloween party. They performed for us and taught us new acting games. We had a great time hanging out with them. The kids from Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit are amazing!! Not only are they incredibly talented, but they are also really nice. We are so glad that we had this opportunity to meet them. They are a true inspiration for aspiring young actors and we can’t wait to work with them again!
Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – Clawson City Park – Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014
Our theatre kids volunteered at the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail. The kids entertained the crowd, passed out candy and went trick or treating together as a group. It was a great night! Thanks to all the kids that came and helped out.
Clawson Fall Festival – Clawson City Park – Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
Our theatre group volunteered at the Clawson Fall Festival. The kids sold items and gave improv. performances for the crowd. As a group, the kids were also able to enjoy the fun of the Fall Festival by participating in the hayrides, tug of war and pie eating contests. The kids worked hard and played hard. It was a fun day for all!
Commercial for the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail – Sept. 2014
Some of the kids from our theatre teamed up with the Awesome Clawson Kids (Madison and Max Siwak) and filmed a commercial for the Clawson Trick or Treat Trail. The commercial is part of the October episode of the Awesome Clawson Kids show, which airs on the Clawson municipal channel and the Clawson education channel several times a week. Check it out!
Commercial for Clawson Chamber of Commerce Fall Auction – Aug. 2014
Some of the kids from our theatre teamed up with the Awesome Clawson Kids (Madison and Max Siwak) and filmed a commercial for the Clawson Chamber of Commerce Fall Auction. The commercial is part of the September episode of the Awesome Clawson Kids show, which airs on the Clawson municipal channel and the Clawson education channel several times a week. Check it out!
Cinema in the Street – Downtown Clawson – Saturday, July 6, 2014
Our theatre group volunteered at the Clawson “Cinema in the Street” event. We helped run the children’s games and gave two improv. performances which included audience participation. We worked really hard and (hope) we did a great job! Thanks everyone!
Clawson 4th of July Parade – Friday, July 4, 2014
Acting Out Kids Community Theatre had been invited to march in the Clawson 4th of July parade, but we decided that we wanted to volunteer and help out with the parade instead. The Clawson United Methodist Church asked if our theatre kids would help pass out water bottles to people during the parade and we had a great group of kids that were happy to help out. It was a great way to watch the parade and volunteer at the same time!
Clawson Claws and Paws Event – Clawson City Park – Saturday, June 7, 2014
Our theatre group volunteered at the Clawson Claws & Paws event. We sold water and donated the proceeds to Guardians for Animals. We also performed a skit that we wrote about animal adoptions. The event was for a great cause and we had a lot of fun.
Clawson Relay for Life – Clawson City Park – Saturday, May 31, 2014
Acting Out Kids Community Theatre was invited to attend the Clawson Relay for Life event on Saturday, May 31 at Clawson City Park. Our theatre kids dressed as storybook characters and greeted people at the event. They also sold water and donated all the proceeds to Relay for Life. In addition, they also performed a skit that they wrote and they did an improv. performance that included audience participation. It was a great day and everyone did a great job!
Acting Out Kids Community Theatre 