MACTArtists in the Workforce
As counted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 2.67 million artists in the U.S. workforce—1.6% of all workers.
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MACT offers Accessibility Workshops & Trainings
Several workshops in May and June will offer different ways of making the arts more accessible to people with disabilities.
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Fast*Fest versus MACT*Fest
MACT produces two festivals: MACT*Fest and Fast*Fest. There are differences, and similarities, between these two festivals.
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Mothers Day is coming
Looking for the perfect gift for that special lady in your life?
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Meet MACT member Albert Lea Community Theatre
ACT has celebrated 58 seasons as a community theatre in Albert Lea.
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Why participate in Fast*Fest?
Fast*Fest offers a friendly, supportive, relaxed festival experience.
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Tech Week Nightmares: 8 Scary Scenarios and How to Avoid Them
Tech week doesn’t have to be hellish. With the right tools, you can coordinate a smooth transition from rehearsals to opening night. On The Stage explores some common not-so-great scenarios that theatre professionals may encounter during tech week, and how to avoid them this time around.
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AACT 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support the production of new plays in community theatres and to provide an opportunity for playwrights to have their unpublished plays, published and produced.
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5 Things You Need to Know Going into Tech Week
Tech week, also sometimes called hell week. It’s an exhilarating, wild time in a show’s life, but you may need a few pointers before you embark on the journey.
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