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The MACT Board of Directors hope that you and your loved ones have a safe and happy 4th of July!
We would like to feature stories about MACT member theaters in this newsletter. If you have a story about your theatre – it's history, a special project or milestone, anything of general interest – please send it to NewsletterMACT@gmail.com.
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The MACT Board of Directors hope that you and your loved ones have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day, United States of America!
We would like to feature stories about MACT member theaters in this newsletter. If you have a story about your theatre – it's history, a special project or milestone, anything of general interest – please send it to NewsletterMACT@gmail.com.
Please pass this newsletter along to anyone that you think might be interested. If you did not receive this newsletter directly, you can subscribe to this free weekly newsletter on the newsletters page of our website.
Events for July 3 through July 16
Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM Dear Edwina, Jr.presented by: Fridley Community Theatre
at: Fridley District Auditorium in Fridley
Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza." Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
Friday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Saturday, July 8 @ 2:00 PM Dear Edwina, Jr.presented by: Fridley Community Theatre
at: Fridley District Auditorium in Fridley
Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza." Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
Saturday, July 8 @ 6:30 PM Out of the Hatpresented by: Bemidji Community Theater
at: BCT Performing Arts Center in Bemidji
A bunch of writers, directors and actors … And none of them know what they are doing! All aspects of theatre are needed for this 24 hour creative process.
Saturday, July 8 @ 7:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Sunday, July 9 @ 2:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Monday, July 10 @ 6:30 PM Auditions for: Those Shining Livespresented by: Grand Rapids Players
at: Reif Center in Grand Rapids
THESE SHINING LIVES chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it's true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to […]
Monday, July 10 @ 7:00 PM Auditions for: Arsenic and Old Lacepresented by: Theatre in the Round Players
at: Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis
Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. However, when Mortimer Brewster discovers his aunts' macabre hobby of poisoning lonely old men, having skeletons in the closet takes on a whole new meaning.
Tuesday, July 11 @ 7:00 PM Auditions for: Arsenic and Old Lacepresented by: Theatre in the Round Players
at: Theatre in the Round in Minneapolis
Every family has secrets, and the eccentric Brewster family is no exception. However, when Mortimer Brewster discovers his aunts' macabre hobby of poisoning lonely old men, having skeletons in the closet takes on a whole new meaning.
Tuesday, July 11 @ 8:00 PM Registration Deadline for Student Directed Play Festivalpresented by: Northern Starz Theatre Company
at: Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts in Ramsey
For students grades 6-12 (as of fall of 2023) Need: Directors (grades 11-12) Actors (grades 6-12) Tech Students (grades 6-12) Auditions: July 25 at 6:00 Rehearsals: August 14 – 18 and 21 – 25 3:00pm – 5:30pm Dance Party: August 25 at 6:00pm Show Date: August 26 – ALL DAY REGISTRATION DEADLINE — July 11, […]
Thursday, July 13 @ 2:00 PM Dogs! A Tail-Wagging Musicalpresented by: County Seat Theater Company
at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet
Here's a tail-wagging musical about everybody's best friend! Ralph, a lonely kind of guy, and Angel, a special young woman from "up North," care for homeless dogs at the city animal shelter. Each dog has a special story to tell in song. Only Max, with leather jacket, greased back ears, and sunglasses, is too cool […]
Thursday, July 13 @ 6:00 PM Dogs! A Tail-Wagging Musicalpresented by: County Seat Theater Company
at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet
Here's a tail-wagging musical about everybody's best friend! Ralph, a lonely kind of guy, and Angel, a special young woman from "up North," care for homeless dogs at the city animal shelter. Each dog has a special story to tell in song. Only Max, with leather jacket, greased back ears, and sunglasses, is too cool […]
Thursday, July 13 @ 7:00 PM Phantom Tollboothpresented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison
Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
Friday, July 14 @ 7:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Friday, July 14 @ 7:00 PM Phantom Tollboothpresented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison
Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM Kinky Bootspresented by: Duluth Playhouse
at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
Friday, July 14 @ 7:30 PM Jack and the Viruspresented by: Prairie Wind Players
at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett
Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
Saturday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM Kinky Bootspresented by: Duluth Playhouse
at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
Saturday, July 15 @ 3:00 PM Phantom Tollboothpresented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison
Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
Saturday, July 15 @ 7:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Saturday, July 15 @ 7:30 PM Kinky Bootspresented by: Duluth Playhouse
at: NorShor Theatre in Duluth
Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this […]
Saturday, July 15 @ 7:30 PM Jack and the Viruspresented by: Prairie Wind Players
at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett
Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
Sunday, July 16 @ 2:00 PM School of Rockpresented by: Delano Dramatic Company
at: Delano School Auditorium in Delano
This hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly […]
Sunday, July 16 @ 2:00 PM Jack and the Viruspresented by: Prairie Wind Players
at: Roosevelt Hall in Barrett
Instead of reading the stories in the book he's supposed to read, Jack looks up various famous tales from around the world on his computer. The tales then come alive on the stage – but are often interrupted by a nasty computer virus.
Sunday, July 16 @ 3:00 PM Phantom Tollboothpresented by: Lac Qui Parle Players
at: Prairie Arts Center in Madison
Even surrounded by dozens of toys, Milo is bored. Nothing interests him at all. The Phantom Tollbooth comes to the rescue! Transported to the Land of Wisdom, Milo is thrust into adventure when told Princesses Rhyme and Reason need rescuing to bring peace between two kings. They are divided over which is more important: words […]
Sunday, July 16 @ 6:00 PM Auditions for: Deer Camp the Musicalpresented by: County Seat Theater Company
at: Encore Performing Arts Center in Cloquet
Four buddies are enjoying their annual deer hunting trip, but this year is different. After 15 years of them coming home with nothing but a hangover, their wives have given them an ultimatum: bag a deer or your deer camp days are over. Only one hurdle stands in their way- none of them know how […]