MACTArts Advocacy Day was March 3-4
Arts industry leaders from rural towns to major urban centers gathered on Capitol Hill March 3-4, 2025 to let Congress know that we support federal arts funding.
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MACT*Fest ’25 Adjudicator Evaluations
After MACT*Fest 2025 was over, we sent an adjudicator evaluation form to the 63 e-mail addresses we had from the people that purchased full registrations on-line. We received 15 responses to that evaluation form. Here’s what those people had to say about the adjudications. On a scale of 1 to 5, how much do you…
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Meet MACT Member Absolute Theatre
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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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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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…