Fast*Fest versus MACT*Fest

MACT produces two festivals: MACT*Fest and Fast*Fest. There are differences, and similarities, between these two festivals.

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

MACT produces two festivals: MACT*Fest and Fast*Fest. There are differences, and similarities, between these two festivals.

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ACT has celebrated 58 seasons as a community theatre in Albert Lea.
The entire Minnesota theatre community has suffered a great loss. Lynn worked with many Minnesota theatres as an actor, director and sound designer.

Fast*Fest offers a friendly, supportive, relaxed festival experience.

Tech week doesn’t have to be hellish. With the right tools, you can coordinate a smooth transition from rehearsals to opening night. On The Stage explores some common not-so-great scenarios that theatre professionals may encounter during tech week, and how to avoid them this time around.

AACT NewPlayFest aims to support the production of new plays in community theatres and to provide an opportunity for playwrights to have their unpublished plays, published and produced.

Tech week, also sometimes called hell week. It’s an exhilarating, wild time in a show’s life, but you may need a few pointers before you embark on the journey.

Registrations for theatres wishing to present a show at Fast*Fest ’24 are now open.
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