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SEACT - Best in Show 2026

The Alabama Conference of Theatre is a network of theatre artists who promote, strengthen, and sustain theatre in Alabama.

Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival

December 4 & 5, 2026

Host: University of Alabama at Birmingham

ACT Scholarships

Deadline to apply: November 10

Five $1000 scholarships for Alabama students (either high school seniors or community college students) planning to enter a four-year Alabama college or university, majoring in Drama or Theatre, will be awarded.

Acting/Musical theatre auditions take place on the evening of Friday, December 4.  Technical theatre/design presentations will take place the morning of Saturday, December 5. Those unable to attend the auditions can submit online auditions by the application deadline.  

Trumbauer Junior Button Design

Deadline November 20, 2026

Theatre students in grades 4-8 can show their talents by creating an original design to be the official Button that each registered student participating in the 2027 Trumbauer Jr. Festivals will receive.

2026 ACT Annual Summit

August 22, 2026, Register by August 18

Host: Auburn University at Montgomery Theatre

Highlights: Keynote Dr. Megan Lewis, multiple professional development workshops, Branch breakout sessions, celebration of ACT Award Winners, and more.

$25 members, $35 non-members.  

Be Part of Our Creative Community

We build connections throughout the theatre community in Alabama.  Join and participate in one or more branches of our network – Professional (theatres and theatre artists and technicians), Community Theatre, University/College Theatre programs, High School Theatre programs, and Theatre for Youth (for theatre for grades 4-8).

If you are a current or former ACT member, you should try to log in.

It’s been a good year! 2024-2025

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