Performances for this month
(does not include auditions or special events – see This Week’s Events below or the calendar page for full listing)
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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Recent Posts
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Meet MACT Member Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts
Editor’s Note: Northern Starz’s production of “26 Pebbles” is one of the two shows that will be representing Minnesota at the Region V AACTFest which will be held in Newton, Iowa, on April 3-5. Northern Starz is a relatively new member of MACT and this was their first appearance at a MACT*Fest. We congratulate “26…
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John Huston and “Annie”
by Steven LaVigne It was Martin Charnin’s idea to transform Harold Gray’s comic strip, Little Orphan Annie, into a musical. However, when he first suggested it to playwright Thomas Meehan and composer Charles Strouse their response was negative. They gradually came around to the project. At the time, the United States had survived the Nixon/Watergate…
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MACT*Fest ’25 Award Winners
The two Best of Fest awards Northern Starz Center for the Performing ArtsRamsey 26 Pebbleswritten by: Eric Ulloa Cast: Rachel Bohnsack, Ethan Carson, Kellie Cleary, Alex Erchul, Laura Erchul, Webster Ford & Samantha Rosen Director: Karla HaijStage Manager: Rachel BohnsackProduction Manager: Kolie ShawSound Design: Scott NiederkornLight Design: Everette ParkerCostumer: Paula AndersonSets/Props: Kyle FredericksonStage Crew: Austin…
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Creating a More Inclusive Theatre
Of all the industries in the world, it’s safe to say that theatre is one of the more inclusive. We’ve made great strides in representation, accessibility, equality, and equity in the world of theatre… but there’s always more work to be done. It all starts small – in classrooms, theatre education programs, and community theatres.…
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MACT*Fest ’25 Awards
Here’s a list of the awards presented at MACT*Fest 2025, which was held at the Depot Theatre in Duluth: The two “Best of Fest” shows will represent Minnesota at the Region V AACTFest to be held April 3-5, 2025 at Newton Community Theatre in Newton Iowa. More information on the award winners listed above will…