MACTThreats to free artistic expression
Threats to free artistic expression has expanded to trying to regulate which books children may read, what subjects they can learn in schools and a variety of topics around LGBTQ+ people.
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Rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House
President Trump and the Republican party continue their attack and the arts. House republicans first took aim at the Kennedy Center Opera House, with an amendment to a bill that would rename the opera house for Melania Trump. The Kennedy Center’s opera house could be renamed the ‘First Lady Melania Trump Opera House.’ The opera…
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Seeking homes for MACT*Fest ’27 and Region V AACTFest ’27
MACT is in the process of soliciting hosts for MACT*Fest 2027 in February or early March of 2027 and the Region V AACTFest in early April of 2027.
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YouthFest 2025
AACT Youthfest was held June 22-24 at the Des Moines Playhouse. The shows presented at the festival were: Avinash, presented by Ebong TheatriX (Bethesda, MD – Region II), was celebrated for its high-energy movement and won Outstanding Dance Performance (Stay In Your Lane Dancers). Jiyon Banerjee and Suhana Tiwari also received Outstanding Acting Awards. Dark…
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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”
This bill includes a provision that has the potential to strengthen grassroots fundraising.
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AACTFest 2025 Review
My take on AACTFest 2025, by Larry Pint Carol and I traveled to Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 24 for AACTFest 2025. Not a bad trip. Only about three and a half hours. Nice weather for a drive. When we were getting near to Des Moines, we put the hotel’s Grand Ave address into…
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Meet MACT Board Member Bailey Willhite
We welcome new MACT Board member, Bailey Willhite to the Board. She was elected at the June 7 annual meeting. Bailey Willhite is a theatre director and arts leader based in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She is the founder and board president of Waconia Theatre Company and has directed productions at the community, high school, and middle…
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10 Essential Books Every Actor Needs To Read
There is always more to learn. That is why Stage Agent created a list of books for those keen to improve and find inspiration in the professionals before them.
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AACTFest 2025 Results
Many awards were presented at AACTFest 2025. Here’s the list…
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Northern Starz at YouthFest 2025
There were seven productions presented at YouthFest 2025, June 22-24 in Des Moines, Iowa: Minnesota can be very proud of the great job Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts did representing Minnesota at YouthFest 2025. The Northern Starz youth group presented “Dark Road” by Laura Lundgren Smith. About “Dark Road“: When Greta, a young…