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Want to make a difference for kids? Americans for the Arts has created a series of videos to inspire action in support of arts education.
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The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day, held in New York, was almost a disaster.
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Why Join MACT?
Joining the MACT can bring a lot of tangible benefits to your theater. Here’s why it could be a great move for your theater …
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Did you know …
Did you know … you can view events by event type?
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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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Meet MACT member Buffalo Community Theatre
Buffalo Community Theater is more than just a community of artists who are passionate about theater. Since its modest beginning in 1987 with just a handful of determined people, it has developed into a significant theater voice in Central Minnesota. As a long-running community theater, it means so much to so many people… For many,…
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USITT-NBS Fall Conference
USITT Northern Boundary Section is proud to announce our next Fall Conference, hosted by the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD on Saturday, October 4.
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How to Keep an Organized Audition Book
For a musical theatre actor, the audition book can be your biggest asset or your Achilles’ heel.
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Advocacy Alert: August 2025
Your Voice Matters More Than Ever Critical Funding Decisions Ahead The stakes couldn’t be higher for arts and humanities federal funding.Here’s where we stand. The Numbers: The Senate Appropriations Committee approved $207 million for FY26 while the House Appropriations Committee approved $135 million (35 percent cut) for the NEA and NEH. Advocates are encouraged to…
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Meet MACT Board Member Kolie Shaw
We welcome new MACT Board member, Kolie Shaw to the Board. She was elected at the June 7 annual meeting. Kolie Shaw is a Director, deviser, and performance artist in the Twin Cities who is passionate about new theater works, avant-garde performance art, and theater education. Kolie graduated from North Dakota State University with a…