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The Minnesota Association of Community Theatres (MACT) is a statewide, volunteer run organization. We hold meetings, workshops, festivals and other events throughout the state of Minnesota.

 MACT operates on a two year cycle.  In even numbered years we put on FAST*Fest, a non-adjudicated festival of 20-minute plays.  In odd numbered years we produce MACT*Fest, which is an adjudicated festival of 60-minute plays which is part of the AACTFest cycle.  Along with the performances at our festivals there are workshops and networking events.

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  • Richard Attenborough and A Chorus Line

    Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. We kick the series off with Richard Attenborough and “A Chorus Line”.

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  • Private Sector Philanthropy

    Giving to the arts by individuals, foundations, and corporations spiked to an all-time high in 2021—up 27.5% to $23.5 billion, an amount that represented 4.8% of all charitable giving.

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  • AACTFest 2025

    AACTFest 2025 is just around the corner, planned for Des Moines, Iowa, June 22-29, 2025 at the Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre. 

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  • Meet MACT member USITT-NBS

    Our goal is to create connections between all those in our region who have a passion for technical theatre, design, and allied professions.

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  • What is Fast*Fest?

    Fast*Fest is MACT’s festival of 20-minute (maximum) plays held on a Saturday in August of even numbered years.

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