Dear Theatre Educators
A salute to all those that help to educate our children in the art and craft that is theatre.
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A salute to all those that help to educate our children in the art and craft that is theatre.
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Editor’s Note: Absolute Theatre’s production of “Forever Plaid” 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. Absolute Theatre is a new member of MACT and this was their first appearance at a MACT*Fest. We congratulate “Forever Plaid”
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March is “Theatre in our Schools” month to call attention to and promote the positive effects theatre has on our children.
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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
Steven LaVigne
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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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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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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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
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MACT*Fest ’25 is this week (March 7-9) in Duluth
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This fixture in northern Minnesota’s theatre community suspends current season.