The Arts and Achievement in At-Risk Youth
A 2012 NEA compilation of four longitudinal studies on youth achievement found correlations between arts activity among at-risk youth (low Social and Economic Status – SES) and subsequent levels of academic performance and civic engagement.
What is a Swing?
Swings are triple-threats that are ready at a moment’s notice to take the spotlight and keep a production running.
Fast*Fest Report
MACT’s 10th annual Fast*Fest is now a Past*Fest. And a record setting festival it was!
MACT*Fest Shows & Committee
By the time you read this, Fast*Fest will be a Past*Fest. Thanks to all who participated in and attended this record setting festival. More theatres presented shows in this festival than we have ever had in a Fast*Fest before. (The previous record was 14 shows in the first Fast*Fest in 2006.) And, while we don’t…
Tips for Finding the Perfect Cast
Essential strategies to prepare effectively for auditions and find the right talent.
Gene Saks and Mame
Steve LaVigne wrote a series of essays on film directors who made one musical during their careers. This month’s subject is Gene Saks and “Mame”.





