MACTAACT NewPlayFest 2026: Call for Scripts
AACT NewPlayFest aims to support the production of new plays in community theatres and to provide an opportunity for playwrights to have their unpublished plays, published and produced.
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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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21 Benefits of an Arts Education
By engaging the creative sides of their brains, kids are learning new ways to approach challenges, evaluate work, and express themselves.
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The Best Drama Activities For Kids
Here’s some of our favorite drama activities, so that you can select the exercise that best suits your educational needs.
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Government Funding to Arts Agencies
In 2023, federal, state, and local government funding to their arts agencies increased to historically high levels. NEA funding increased from $180 million to $207 million in 2023.