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.





