Board Profile of Tom Nelson
One of MACT’s newer Board members is Tom Nelson of Cokato. Tom has been active with the FungusAmongus Players since 2008, and currently serves as their Chairman of the Board.
AACT Survey of Community Theatre Trends (part 3)
AACT conducts occasional surveys of community theatres to identify trends. It recently released the results of it’s latest survey. Some excerpts on production of musicals are below.
President Biden Proclaims October as National Arts and Humanities Month
I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 2023 as National Arts and Humanities Month.
Frank Peot Retires as AACT Secretary
Frank Peot of Wisconsin has retired as AACT’s Secretary after almost 35 year in the position. Frank has adjudicated at and has been the AACT Festival Commissioner for several MACT*Fests.
AACT Survey of Community Theatre Trends (part 2)
AACT conducts occasional surveys of community theatres to identify trends. It recently released the results of it’s latest survey. Some excerpts from the survey about non-musical productions are below.
Lakeshore Players New Executive Director
Darby Lunceford Announced as Next Executive Director at Lakeshore Players Theatre
Threats to Free Artistic Expression
Americans for the Arts reports that the 2023 State Legislative Session saw over 45 pieces of legislation in 18 states being introduced to regulate drag performances with several becoming law.
AACT Survey of Community Theatre Trends
AACT conducts occasional surveys of community theatres to identify trends. It recently released the results of it’s latest survey.
Kristofer Geddie Promoted
Those of you that attended MACT*Fest 2023 in Glenwood last March might remember Kris Geddie, who was our AACT Rep for that festival. Florida’s Venice Theatre has announced that Kris has been named its new Executive Director.
Openverse
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