Disney musical to help Ironstone Farm transform lives April 20-22

A popular Disney musical about transformation will help power the transformative nonprofit programs at Andover’s Ironstone Farm.

ACTORS inc, a Dracut-based nonprofit performing group, will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast during the weekend of April 20-22. Proceeds from its four shows will benefit Ironstone Farm’s nonprofit programs for children with special needs, veterans who have experienced trauma, and others.

A Community Theater Organization Reaching for the Stars, Inc. (ACTORS inc) will perform the beloved “tale as old as time” Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 21 at both 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m. at the Carl Rondina Performing Arts Center in Chelmsford. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 and available by calling 978-984-3151 or visiting http://www.actorsincorporated.com/tickets.html.

With its two indoor riding areas and 19 acres, Ironstone Farm is open 12 months a year, six days a week, serving about 450 clients each week thanks to the help of about 200 weekly volunteers. On many Sundays, it offers special events, including free programs for veterans, people diagnosed with cancer, children with special needs seeking adoption and others. Ironstone also has a recreational riding program and summer riding and nature camps.

For tickets to any of the four productions on April 20, 21 and 22, call 978-984-3151 or visit http://www.actorsincorporated.com/tickets.html. For information about Ironstone Farm and its programs visit www.ironstonefarm.og or email programs@challengeunlimited.org.

About Ironstone Farm

Ironstone Farm is home to two nonprofit programs that benefit children with special needs, veterans who have experienced trauma, people diagnosed with cancer and others. More than 200 people volunteer their time each week to help keep Ironstone Farm’s nonprofit programs running strong. [Ironstone Farm also offers recreational riding and summer riding and nature camps.] Clients come from more than 90 communities in Greater Boston, the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. Top doctors and major medical institutions refer clients to Ironstone Farm because of its successful programs and reputation.

Other upcoming events supporting Ironstone Farm

On Sunday, June 17 -- Father’s Day, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- Ironstone will host the Ironstone Derby 5K & Father’s Day Fun, a charity race, walk and holiday party. People can run or walk the race and then stay at the Andover horse farm for party with food; music; games for all ages, including a Pinewood Derby with wooden cars; prizes, and a horse-and-rider show. There’s even a stick-horse race for kids. To register, visit https://register.chronotrack.com/r/37756.