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  • Theatre Logic

    07/01/2026

    John Miller

    Theatre Logic

    The world of theater has its own language and logic that often baffles the uninitiated.

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info, Z. Articles
  • An Interview with Gregory Bastien

    06/29/2026

    Steven LaVigne

    Writing “Macbeth-the Oppositional King”

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info, Z. Articles
  • Learn more about AACT & MACT

    06/28/2026

    LPint

    Learn more about AACT & MACT

    AACT, the American Association of Community Theatre, and MACT, Minnesota Association of Community Theatres, will be hosting a ZOOM meeting on Tuesday, June 30 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm to give you an opportunity to learn more about us and how we can help you thrive. You’ll learn more about our festivals, the services we…

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info
  • Create a Welcoming Experience

    06/24/2026

    On The Stage

    Create a Welcoming Experience

    7 Tips to Create a Welcoming Experience for First-Time Patrons By On The Stage Team New patrons are an exceptionally important part of the long-term success of your organization, but it takes more than a couple of emails or a wave in the lobby to gain their repeat business. In fact, earning that loyalty starts with – or…

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info
  • Your Patron Newsletter

    06/24/2026

    On The Stage

    Your Patron Newsletter

    9 Things to Include in Your Patron Newsletter By On The Stage Team Patron newsletters are a powerful way to stay connected with your most loyal ticket buyers, but they can do much more than simply announce upcoming shows or keep your patrons in the loop. When used strategically, a well-crafted patron newsletter can increase ticket…

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info
  • This is not just a script.

    06/20/2026

    Guest Author

    This is not just a script.

    Behind every performance is a script that has been truly lived in. And to those of us in the theatre world, there’s nothing more beautiful than that.

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info
  • First Impressions

    06/17/2026

    John Miller

    First Impressions

    Behind the Scenes by John Miller – April 2025 A warm welcome at the door, a friendly smile at the Lakewood Café, and a pleasant usher to help you find your seat; priceless amenities when you visit the Reif Center! We are lucky to have a fabulous facility, but our volunteers make it more than…

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info, Z. Articles
  • An interview with Noreen Brandt

    06/15/2026

    Steven LaVigne

    Writing “Miss Robin Hood and Her Merry Band of Thieves”

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info, Z. Articles
  • Gary Davis Memorial

    06/13/2026

    LPint

    Gary Davis Memorial

    As previously reported here, Gary Davis, a life-long lover and practitioner of theatre, passed on to that theatre in the sky on May 21. He was a great friend of MACT and had many friends in the theatre community. Applause Community Theatre presented many shows at Fast*Fest and MACT*Fest festivals over the years. At MACT*Fest…

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    Categories: B. General Info
  • AACT/MACT Information Meeting

    06/12/2026

    LPint

    AACT/MACT Information Meeting

    Do you wonder what AACt and MACT are and what they are about? Join us to learn how they can help your theatre thrive.

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    Categories: A. Newsletter, B. General Info
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