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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…
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…
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.
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…
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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This is your last chance to pick your show and register for Fast*Fest. Deadline to register is June 19.
From the Stage Agent website – written by Alexandra Appleton This month, we are turning the clock back for a moment to shine the spotlight on some great female playwrights from bygone eras. Some you may have heard of, others possibly not, so what better time than to dive right in! And another bonus? Their…
The MACT*Fest 2027 committee is hard at work planning for MACT’s biennial adjudicated play festival. MACT*Fest will be held February 18-20, 2027 at the state of the art Reif Performing Arts Center in Grand Rapids. Our hosts will be the Grand Rapids Players. We hope you are planning on submitting a show for this festival.…