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  • Learn more about AACT & MACT

    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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  • Create a Welcoming Experience

    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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  • Your Patron Newsletter

    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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  • This is not just a script.

    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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  • First Impressions

    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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  • An interview with Noreen Brandt

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

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