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AACTFEST 2029 Host Site Inquiry Form

Thank you for your interest in hosting AACTFest2029.

AACTFest is the biennial festival of plays produced by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The two-year cycle begins as early as July in any odd-numbered year and culminates with the National AACTFest in June of the next odd-numbered year.

The national festival has occurred every two years since 1969; in its current format and as AACTFest, since 1987. It is a unique opportunity for companies, individual participants, and observers to learn, teach, improve, impress, network, and socialize.

AACT expects attendance between 500 and 600, including members, guests, staff, performing companies, exhibitors, and workshop leaders. AACT is seeking a location with one or more spaces in proximity that can accommodate the festival’s needs.

To formally request the full RFP (Request for Proposal) package and receive detailed information about hosting requirements and site selection criteria, please submit this Hosting Inquiry form.

Deadline to Submit Inquiry - 8/1/2026
Finalists Notified - 8/31/2026
Site Visits - Fall 2026
Site Selected by Spring 2027

Do you have access to or located by sufficient facilities to conduct multiple workshops and meetings simultaneously (e.g., breakout rooms, boardrooms, or flexible open spaces)?

Yes

No

Limited / With restrictions

Do you have multiple stage or performance venues available to host concurrent events or staggered festival programming?

Yes

No

What nearby attractions (e.g., parks, museums, landmarks, shopping, cultural sites) are within walking distance (15 minutes or less) for festival participants?

Several major attractions

A few minor attractions

Very few or none

What after-hours activities are available nearby for participants (e.g., bars, live music, nightlife, late-night dining, entertainment venues)?

Many options

Some options

Very limited

None

Is the main theatre/performance venue walkable from hotels, restaurants, and the attractions/activities listed above?

Yes, all are within a 10–15 minute walk

Partially (some require transport)

No, most require driving or shuttles

A national festival requires an army of volunteers for ground transportation, support for adjudicators, companies, theatre guides, food, tech, ushers, and other responsibilities. Do you have the volunteer base to support the festival?

Yes, ample and reliable

Yes, but would need recruitment support

No

Would you be able to get the support of your city government and local convention/visitor’s bureau (or organizations like Rotary, Chamber of Commerce) to help promote attractions and after-hours activity access?

Yes, both strongly support

Partial support

No or unsure

Do you have technical personnel available who would be able to help run the festival and assist participating companies?

Yes

Yes, but limited availability

No

What is the nearest airport and how far is it from your venue?

What hotels/motels due you have nearby that can accommadate the estimated attendance size?

Are your venue(s), staff, volunteers, and local accommodations available to support the festival during the proposed dates—the second or third week of June 2029?

Yes, all are available

No, we have conflicts on those dates

Maybe — please contact us to discuss

Partially available

Please provide any additional comments, questions, or information you would like for us to know?

Upon submission, a member of the AACT Team will contact you to:
- Provide the complete RFP document
- Schedule an initial exploratory call
- Answer questions about facility requirements, attendance, and budget
- Discuss next steps and the selection process

For additional questions or follow-up please contact Quiana Clark-Roland at [email protected]

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