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Supporting Young Performers: Boosting Student Engagement in the New Year By On The Stage Team There’s nothing quite as important as encouraging and engaging with the youth in your performing arts organization. After all, young performers are the future of our industry. That said, supporting these kids should look like a lot more than teaching them lines,…
I just learned that Gary Davis died on Thursday. Gary was a great friend of MACT. He participated in most of our festivals and helped with a few of them. Personally, I always looked forward to seeing him. A great guy and even greater thespian. He will be deeply missed. From Gary’s Facebook page: To…
Bigger than a Minnesota blizzard in January, Frozen exploded onto our movie screens in 2013.
You still have time to pick your show and register for Fast*Fest.
MACT is looking for individuals to serve in leadership positions.
From the Stage Agent website – written by Alexandra Appleton Choosing a classical monologue can feel intimidating—old-fashioned language, historical settings, and complex emotions all rolled into one. But the right speech can unlock your creativity and show off your acting range. Here are 15 classical monologues for teens, blending Shakespeare’s timeless roles with other classical…
Behind the Scenes by John Miller – March 2025 Sometimes it’s all about timing. In 2002, the movie musical Chicago was released, winning six Academy Awards including Best Picture. The success of Chicago paved the way for a new generation of successful live-action musicals, most recently the critically acclaimed and popular movie Wicked. However there exists a vast wasteland between…
Scripts may be submitted May 1-June 30, 2026
The deadline for registering a show in Fast*Fest ’26 is June 19.