ACTFest
ACTFest 2024-2025
Alabama Center for the Arts, Decatur
In partnership with Athens State University and Calhoun Community College
October 18-20, 2024
Registration opens July 15, 2024
Registration closes September 20, 2024
ACTFest MANUALS
SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES
JULY 15 Registration Opens
September 20 Registration Closes at 5 p.m..
October 1 All supplemental forms (received in separate email), fees from your INVOICE, and marked scripts are due to the Executive Director. Mail all materials to P.O. Box 361945, Birmingham, AL 35236-1945. NO REFUNDS are given once registration is confirmed online.
September 30 Deadline for group rate at host hotel.
October 18-20ACTFest, Alabama Center for the Arts, Decatur
October 20 ACT Member Community Theatre Meeting
Hotel Information
Fairfield Inn & Suites Decatur Conveniently located a block from the Alabama Center for the Arts at 103 2nd Ave SE Decatur, Alabama 35601 |
Start Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 |
End Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
Last Day to Book: Friday, September 20, 2024 |
Group Rate: $155 -$165 per night |
Call 256-274-9040 and ask the ACTFest Attendee rate, or follow the link below:
DoubleTree Riverfront Located at the edge of Historic Downtown Decatur, the hotel overlooks the beautiful Tennessee River and Steamboat Bill Memorial Bridge at 1101 6th Ave, Decatur, AL 35601. |
Start Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 |
End Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024 |
Last Day to Book: October 1, 2024 |
Group Rate: $159 per night |
Call 256-355-3150 and ask the ACTFest Attendee rate, or follow the link below:
ACTFest 2023-2024
Hosted by Northeast Alabama Community College, Rainsville, AL on October 21, 2023.
Host Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department led by Kayleigh Smith. Events were coordinated by Cindy Harper, Executive Director, Lisa Ponder, Chair, Community Theatre, and Kim Mason, Vice Chair, Community Theatre. Adjudicators were Kristy Meanor (Wetumpka), Quinton Cockrell (Troy) and Kim Frick-Welker (Cookeville, TN).
Workshops included: Choreography- “Revolting Children,” from Matilda the Musical, Kayleigh Smith; Improv Workshop-A Ton of Fun to be Had, Clay Boyce; and Technical Theatre: Finding the Design, Matt Stratton.
Awards:
Best of Show
Self Express Productions “Property Rites”
Best of Show
Alternate Show
Spark Theatre Company “In Pieces: A New Musical”
One Act Awards:
Best Actor in a Lead Performance
David Vogt as Kyle Macmanus in Property Rites, Self Express Productions
Rhonda Vogt as Gladys Pushtin in Property Rites, Self Express Productions
Outstanding Achievement in Directing
Caleb Brooks, In Pieces, Spark Theatre Company
Outstanding Achievement in Acting
Aleena Atteberry as Jude in Brian the Comet Alsobrook Performing Arts Company
John Caleb Davis in In Pieces, Spark Theatre Company
Kaleb Dukes in In Pieces, Spark Theatre Company
Josh Kauffman as Brent in Property Rites, Self Express Productions
Hudson Owen as Brian in Brian the Comet, Alsobrook Performing Arts Company
Holly Wood as Red Figure in Property Rites, Self Express Productions
Outstanding Feature Ensemble
In Pieces, Spark Theatre Company
Outstanding Set Design
In Pieces, Spark Theatre Company
Spirit of the Road
Spark Theatre Company
Individual Event Winners:
Gold Award |
First Name |
Last Name |
Theatre |
Solo Musical |
Rhonda |
Vogt |
Self Express Productions |
Group Acting |
Bre |
Gentry |
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre |
Group Acting |
Brady |
Walker |
Prattville’s Way Off Broadway Theatre |
Group Musical |
Chris |
Champion |
Self Express Productions |
Group Musical |
Josh |
Kauffman |
Self Express Productions |
A partnership with Athens State University and Calhoun Community College