MACTTrump’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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Director’s Call: Miracle on 34th Street
State Street Theater Co. is seeking a Director for our early December production of Miracle on 34th Street!
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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…
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Guide for Selecting Show Titles
Selecting titles for your next season is a process that requires insightful, coordinated planning, and thought.
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AACT Awards
Four individuals from Minnesota were presented with awards at AACTFest 2025, held this last week in Des Moines, Iowa. They are: Dave Metcalf, Julianna Skluzacek, Rachel Bohnsack and Larry Pint.
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Arts Advocacy Toolkit for Organizations
As a local arts organization, your organization can make a difference in conveying the impact of the arts and arts education in your communities to Members of Congress.