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  • Richard Attenborough and A Chorus Line

    Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. We kick the series off with Richard Attenborough and “A Chorus Line”.

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  • Private Sector Philanthropy

    Private Sector Philanthropy

    Giving to the arts by individuals, foundations, and corporations spiked to an all-time high in 2021—up 27.5% to $23.5 billion, an amount that represented 4.8% of all charitable giving.

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  • AACTFest 2025

    AACTFest 2025

    AACTFest 2025 is just around the corner, planned for Des Moines, Iowa, June 22-29, 2025 at the Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre. 

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  • Meet MACT member USITT-NBS

    Meet MACT member USITT-NBS

    Our goal is to create connections between all those in our region who have a passion for technical theatre, design, and allied professions.

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  • What is Fast*Fest?

    What is Fast*Fest?

    Fast*Fest is MACT’s festival of 20-minute (maximum) plays held on a Saturday in August of even numbered years.

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  • 21 Benefits of an Arts Education

    21 Benefits of an Arts Education

    By engaging the creative sides of their brains, kids are learning new ways to approach challenges, evaluate work, and express themselves.

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