American Association of Community Theatre

Welcome to the American Association of Community Theatre--the source for networking, resources, & support at all levels.

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Join AACT

Learn more about AACT membership, or log in to your Profile page and renew your current membership.

New Member Benefits

»	MTI Discounts. AACT members get substantial discounts on on MTI musicals through Aug. 2012.
»	Special Offer on Ken Ludwig plays. Samuel French, Inc. offers 10% off fees & cast copies of selected titles.
»	Save on Paint & Supplies. Sherwin-Williams Company offers AACT-affiliated theatres a 30%-40% discount.
»	More membership benefits

Commercial Elite Members

» Focal Press

» Heuer Publishing

» HalloweenCostumes.com

» International Theatre & Music

» Theatrical Rights Worldwide

» More on Elite Membership

Tips of the Month

Check out our tips on audience-building, fund-raising, costumes, sets, and more.

In the Know

New Article: "Board Building: The Nominating Committee’s Role."

Starting a Theatre Company?

Tips, bylaws, mission statements, and more.

Books, CDs
& DVDs recommended by AACT

Ask the Experts

Three ways to get help and advice--some for everyone, some for AACT members only.

AACT Events

»	AACT Winter Meetings, Feb. 1-5, West Valley City, UT
»	AACT New York Convention July 10-15, New York City.
»	AACT Website Tour for AACT members, Dec. 8, 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
»	AACTFest 11: Awards & more
Regional, State & Local Events
»	State & Regional festivals & events
»	Theatre performance listings across U.S.
»	Non-AACT workshops & festivals
»	Post your events on the AACT website
»	Play Contests, etc.

Words to the Wise

A friend told me that every time he moved, he would find a community theatre in which to participate. He knew it was a place he would always feel welcome.
- Shirley Harbin, Detroit. MI [more]



	Running a Theatre
	Management, business & finance, jobs, start-up, volunteers, audience development, marketing, & boards

	Making Theatre
	Producing, directing, acting, technical, plays, rights & royalties

	Festivals
	AACTFest and the national festival cycle - state, regional, national & international.

	Advocacy
	Stating your case with business & industry, community, state & national leaders.

	A-Z Site Index
	When you're looking for something on our site, but don't know where to find it Note: AACT members can also sign up for regularly scheduled tours of both the public and member websites.

Community theater topics: sets, lighting, production, management, volunteers, fundraising, directing, acting, & audience development.