Rachel Bohnsack – AACT Special Recognition Award

Awarded to individuals and organizations whose contributions to community theatre are far reaching and of a special nature.

Minnesota Association of Community Theatres
Home of Minnesota’s Theatre Community

Awarded to individuals and organizations whose contributions to community theatre are far reaching and of a special nature.

Why should I join MACT? What’s in it for me (or my theatre)?

Americans view the arts as essential to their personal lives, their communities, and the nation’s future.

MACT is a statewide, volunteer run organization which holds meetings, workshops, festivals and other events throughout the state of Minnesota. It has been around since 1973.
My Fair Lady is one of the theater’s most phenomenal musicals.

How can one remain sane in the acting world when it feels as if the doors of opportunity keep being slammed in one’s face?

The Region V AACTFest 2025 was held April 4 & 5 at Newton Community Theatre in Newton, Iowa. There were 6 shows from 4 states presented.

After MACT*Fest 2025 was over, we sent a MACT*Fest feedback form to the 63 e-mail addresses we had from the people that purchased full registrations on-line. We received 16 responses to that form. Here’s what those people had to say about MACT*Fest 2025: Any suggestions for workshop topics you would like to see at future…

A great performance deserves a great audience—but reaching that audience takes more than just talent.

Arts industry leaders from rural towns to major urban centers gathered on Capitol Hill March 3-4, 2025 to let Congress know that we support federal arts funding.