SAT celebrates 50 years, raises funds for future with gala

By Brit Allen, The Sandy Standard

To commemorate 50 years of volunteer-led community theatre, Sandy Actors Theatre will host a gala from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the theatre, 17433 S.E. Meinig Ave., Sandy. 

SAT started out in 1976 as Sandy Community Players and after a time became Sandy Actors Theatre. Since then they’ve provided countless hours of theatre to the Sandy community, as well as a space for thespians to practice their craft on a local stage. 

The evening will feature a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and a preview of the upcoming season with select staged readings from each play.

Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP at punchbowl.com/parties/88e0959264fb5c8150e6. 

The 2026-2027 season will also serve as an homage to the history of SAT, with every play being a reprise of something performed sometime during those 50 years.

The season is set to include: 

• “Cahoots” by Rick Johnson from Sept. 25-Oct. 11. 
• “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” by Luxe Radio Theater from Nov. 27-Dec. 13
• “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney from Feb. 12-28 
• “Harvey” by Mary Chase from April 30-May 16 

For more information about SAT and the upcoming season, visit sandyactorstheatre.com.