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Live theatre offers a unique vantage point for audiences, allowing people to be fully immersed in the life story of the characters they’re watching.

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Live theatre offers a unique vantage point for audiences, allowing people to be fully immersed in the life story of the characters they’re watching.
By Steven LaVigne There are over 500 film adaptations of Charles Dickens’ writing. At least 20 of these are based on his 1838 novel, Oliver Twist. Among them is a 1922 version starring Jackie Coogan as the title character opposite Lon Chaney, “the man of a thousand faces” as Fagin. Taking a look at this…

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At ACT, we believe that intimate, thought-provoking theater can ignite change and foster community.

Well-crafted emails can help boost ticket sales, increase audience engagement, and build long-term loyalty. But they have to be opened.

National Arts in Education Week is our collective opportunity to raise awareness, take action, and inspire change for every student’s right to access quality arts education.

MACT is in the process of soliciting hosts for MACT*Fest 2027 in February or early March of 2027 and the Region V AACTFest in early April of 2027.

September 2025 Stronger Together: National Arts in Education Week Launches Critical September Push As Congress returns from recess and students head back to class, federal education funding is restored—proof that when AFTA and 600+ partners raise our voices, advocacy works. But challenges remain. With the FY26 budget deadline approaching, Congress will soon debate amendments that…

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