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# Alabama Conference of Theatre

Serving theatres across Alabama

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- [Trumbauer 2022](https://altheatre.org/trumbauer-2022/) - 104 High Schools Competed at the 82nd Annual Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival December 2-3, 2022 The 82nd Walter Trumbauer Festival, the major event of the Alabama Conference of Theatre, was hosted at Troy University, Troy, AL on December 2-3. 2022. 104 High School Theatre Programs from throughout the state participated showcasing the talents of 2332
- [Trumbauer 2023](https://altheatre.org/trumbauer-2023/) - 114 HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETED AT the 83nd ANNUAL WALTER TRUMBAUER HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL DECEMBER 1-2, 2023 The 83nd Walter Trumbauer Festival, the major event of the Alabama Conference of Theatre, was hosted at Troy University, Troy, AL on December 2-3. 2022. 104 High School Theatre Programs from throughout the state participated showcasing the talents of 2332
- [ACTFest 2023-2024](https://altheatre.org/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
- [ACTFest 2014-2015](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2014-15/) - October 24-26, 2014 at the Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville The festival was led by Festival Chair Kristy Meanor and Vice Chair Mary Anne Garrett. Congratulations to the following for their awards at ACTFest’15. What an awesome weekend of theatre!!!! Excellence in Ensemble – Millbrook Community Players the “Marvelous Wonderettes ’58” Excellence in Acting –
- [ACTFest 2022-2023](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2022-23/) - Hosted by Theatre Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa November 4-6, 2022 Host Theatre Tuscaloosa was led by Adam Miller and Tina Turley, Wheeler Kincaid Technical Director. Events were coordinated by Cindy Harper, Executive Director, Casey Kauffman, Chair, Community Theatre, Lisa Ponder, Vice Chair, Community Theatre and DEI Chair, Mark Moore. Adjudicators were Lynn Harper Nelson (Tupelo),
- [ACTFest 2019-2020](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2019-20-november-1-2-2019-bean-brown-theatre-shelton-state-community-college-tuscaloosa-alabama/) - November 1-2, 2019, Bean-Brown Theatre, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Theatre Tuscaloosa enjoyed hosting the Alabama Community Theatre Festival (ACTFest) November 1-2, 2019. This was the third consecutive year they we’ve worked with the Alabama Conference of Theatre to bring ACTFest to Tuscaloosa. This statewide event featured performances from community theatres from across Alabama. Participating Companies
- [ACTFest 2018-2019 ](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2018-19/) - November 2-4, 2018, Bean-Brown Theatre, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, Alabama ACTFest ’19 was by all measures a very successful festival. The following report examines the outcomes of the festival in terms of company entries, production quality, adjudicator responses, awards given, educational workshop presentations and participation, performance attendance, overall festival attendance, and participant satisfaction. Participating Companies
- [ACTFest 2017-2018](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2017-18/) - November 11, 2017 Hosted by Theatre Tuscaloosa South City Theatre’s Doubt: A Parable earned multiple awards including Best In Show which they shared with Theatre Tuscaloosa’s Last of a Line ACT congratulates this year’s winners for their talent, dedication, and commitment! Led by Festival Chair Terry Kelley and Vice Chair Tom Salter, this year’s festival
- [ACTFest 2015-2016 ](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2015-16/) - October 24, 2015 at the Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville. The festival was led by Festival Chair Mary Anne Garret and Vice-Chair Sue Ellen Gerrells. Congratulations to the following for their awards at ACTFest’16. Best Actor – Nicholas Diprima – Whole Backstage Theatre Best Actress – Andrea Holliday – Auburn Area Community Theatre Representing Alabama
- [ACTFest 2013-2014](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2013-14/) - October 25, 26 and 27, 2013 at the Wetumpka Depot Theatre, Wetumpka, ACT congratulates this year’s winners for their talent, dedication, and commitment! Led by Festival Chair Cliff Keen, Jr. and Vice Chair Kristy Meanor, this year’s festival drew entries from across the state to witness four shows and participate in workshops and parties. Adjudicators Brenda
- [ACTFest 2016-2017](https://altheatre.org/actfest-2016-17/) - The curtain’s come down on ACTFest ’17 ,another Alabama Community Festival and this year’s event was sensational! Seven companies from around our state showcased the best of their work in a celebration of community theatre. Thanks to all who made this event so special and successful. At the top of the list are Kristy Meanor, Carol Heier,
- [ACTFest 2011-2012](https://altheatre.org/actfest-12/) - October 15, 2011, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL The dust has settled; the lights have dimmed, and the reviews are in. Alabama winds up another successful Fall Festival! From workshops to the Silent Auction to the talent competition to productions, this event fostered a learning experience for all involved and created network opportunities for those
- [ACTFest 2012-2013](https://altheatre.org/actfest-13/) - October 25, 26 and 27, 2013 at the Wetumpka Depot Theatre, Wetumpka, Wetumpka Depot Players After completing two days full days and nights of enlightening workshops, inspiring and entertaining performances, after glow parties, a silent auction, a children’s theatre competition, and a brief divisional meeting, participants agreed the event was a smashing success and one of
- [ACT Scholarships Recipients 2018](https://altheatre.org/act-scholarships-recipients-2018/) - Acting/Musical Theatre Rebekah Pierce, Grissom High School, Sponsor: Lydia Palmes (Technical Theatre) – attending Jacksonville State University Molly Culp, Huntsville High School, Sponsor: Meghan Phelps (Acting/Musical Theatre) – attending University of Montevallo Trinity Ross, Booker T Washington High School, Sponsor: Heather Leyde (Acting/Musical Theatre) – attending University of Alabama And finally, named in honor of
- [ACT Scholarship Recipients 2019](https://altheatre.org/act-scholarship-recipients-2019/) - Acting/Musical Theatre: Dominique Garcie, Southside High School, Sponsor: Jason Bozman (Acting/Musical Theatre) – Patricia Putnam Performing Scholarship David Beshirs, Huntsville High School, Sponsor: Meghan Phelps (Musical Theatre) Abagail Sledd, Grissom High School, Sponsor: Tee Guillin (Acting/Musical Theatre) Technical Theatre: Adam Stremmel, Donohoo School, Sponsor: Ashley Burrage (Technical Theatre) The following are alternates. In the event
- [ACT Scholarship Recipients 2020](https://altheatre.org/act-scholarship-recipients-2020/) - Acting/Musical Theatre: Michael McMullen, Huntsville High School, Sponsor: Meghan Phelps (Musical Theatre) – Patricia Putman Performing Scholarship Jazmin Miller, Pinson Valley High School, Sponsor: John Bailey (Acting/Musical Theatre) Kate Simechak, Carroll High School, Spark Theatre Company (Acting/Musical Theatre) Technical Theatre: Olivia Creager, Shades Valley High School, Sponsor: Carl Dean (Technical Theatre) The following are alternates. In
- [ACT Scholarship Recipients 2021](https://altheatre.org/act-scholarship-recipients-2021/) - Acting/Musical Theatre: Celia Knox, Mary G Montgomery High School, Sponsor: Mollie Tice – Patricia Putnam Performing Scholarship (Musical Theatre) Joe Cofield, Sparkman High School, Sponsor: Cody Carlton - (Acting/Musical Theatre) Hayden Salter, UMS Wright High School, Sponsor: Margaret Delaney (Musical Theatre) The following are alternates. In the event that our scholarship winners are not able
- [ACT Scholarship Recipients 2022](https://altheatre.org/act-scholarship-recipients-2022/) - Acting/Musical Theatre: Aurkheem Jolley, Jefferson County Academy of Theatre and Dance, Sponsor: Carl Dean -Musical Theatre) – Patricia Putnam Performing Scholarship Savannah Crawford, Daphne High School, Sponsor: Griffin Hood (Musical Theatre) Anna Bella Foster, Mountain Brook High School, Sponsor: Jane Ganey (Musical Theatre) Technical Theatre: Ryder Dean, Jefferson County Academy of Theatre and Dance, Sponsor:
- [Theatre for Youth 2018](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-festival-2018-report/) - The ACT Theatre for Youth Division held a Middle/Elementary School festival on April 7, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. James School, Montgomery, AL. Lonny Harrison of St. James hosted while Cheryl Pointer Jones served as Division Chair. ACT Board Members from the Community Theatre, Secondary, and College/University divisions came out to support
- [Theatre for Youth 2019](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-2019/) - The ACT Theatre for Youth Division held Middle/Elementary School festival on March 30, 2019 at Saint James School, Montgomery and on April 13, 2019 at Collins Intermediate School, Scottsboro. Coordinating events were Sue Ellen Gerrells, Festival Director, Dawn Gerrells, Festival Assistant, Cindy Harper, Executive Director, Stacey Chancellor, Chair, Theatre for Youth, Melissa Strickland, Vice Chair Theatre
- [Theatre for Youth 2020](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-2020/) - The ACT Theatre for Youth Division scheduled two festivals for the year. The first was scheduled March 14, 2020 at Collins Intermediate School in Scottsboro, AL. The second was to be at Saint James School in Montgomery on April 4, 2020. Both were canceled due to COVID restrictions.
- [Theatre for Youth 2021](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-2021/) - The ACT Theatre for Youth Division held a virtual festival in 2021.If was coordinated by Cindy Harper, Executive Director, Melissa Strickland, Chair, Theatre for Youth, Ashley Bishop, Vice Chair, Theatre for Youth. Participating organizations included: Trace Crossings Elementary (Hoover), UMS-Wright Preparatory School (Mobile) Rocky Ridge Elementary School (Hoover) Green Valley Elementary School (Hoover), Discovery Middle
- [Theatre for Youth 2022](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-2022/) - Two Theatre for Youth(TFY) Festivals were scheduled for the spring. The first TFY festival was at Saint James School, Montgomery, AL, on March 5, 2022, and the second at Collins Intermediate School, Scottsboro, AL on March 12, 2022 was canceled due to inclement weather. We were unable to reschedule it. Nearly 130 students from 9 elementary and middle
- [Theatre for Youth 2023](https://altheatre.org/theatre-for-youth-2023/) - Two Theatre for Youth(TFY) Festivals, events of the Alabama Conference of Theatre, were held this spring. The first TFY festival was at Saint James School, Montgomery, AL, on February 25, 2023, and the second at Collins Intermediate School, Scottsboro, AL on March 11, 2023. Nearly 200 students from 13 elementary and middle school drama programs participated. The

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- [Home](https://altheatre.org/) - Serving theatres across Alabama - Trumbauer Festival (Grades 9 - 12) - Trumbauer Junior (Grades 4-8) - ACTFest (Community Theatre) - University Theatre - Theatre Scholarships - Professional Theatre
- [Trumbauer Festival](https://altheatre.org/trumbauer/) - Walter Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival The Walter Trumbauer Festival has provided quality training and performance opportunities for Alabama theatre students at the high school level since 1940. The educational impact of this event is substantial. The festival consists of 30 individual events, a one act play festival, a studio theatre one act play festival—all
- [ACTFest](https://altheatre.org/actfest/) - ACTFest In partnership with Athens State University and Calhoun Community CollegeOctober 16-18, 2026Registration opens July 10, 2026 Registration closes September 12, 2026 ACTFest MANUALS ACTFest 2026-2027 Guidelines ACCTFest Manual 2027 ACTFest Tech Manual SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES July 10 Registration Opens September 12 Registration Closes at 5
- [Leadership](https://altheatre.org/leadership/) - About ACT Board of Directors Adam Miller President Adam M. Miller has served as Theatre Tuscaloosa's managing director at Shelton State since 2010. He holds an M.F.A. in theatre management/arts administration from UA, having interned at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Previously, Adam was a Marketing Manager for the UA College of Continuing Studies and the
- [Scholarships](https://altheatre.org/scholarships/) - Scholarships ACT Scholarship 2026 Auditions are at State Trumbauer Festival Application Deadline November 6, 2026 by 5 pm CSTApplications open September 1, 2026 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
- [ACT Awards](https://altheatre.org/730-2/) - ACT Awards Nomination Form for ACT Awards Deadline July 30, 2026 (Nominations open July 1, 2026 and close July 30, 2026) Each year, the Alabama Conference of Theatre honors outstanding individuals who have made a meaningful and lasting impact on theatre in our state. These prestigious awards are only given when a truly deserving candidate
- [Theatre for Youth](https://altheatre.org/elementaryandmiddleschool/) - Elementary & Middle School Theatre Trumbauer Junior Festival Trumbauer Junior Festivals 2027 February 20, 2027: Orange Beach Middle & High School, Orange Beach, AL (deadline February 3, 2027) February 27, 2027: Journey Middle School, Madison, AL (deadline February 3, 2027) March 13, 2027 (tentative): St James School, Montgomery, AL (deadline February 24, 2027) We invite
- [Past Trumbauer Festivals](https://altheatre.org/past-trumbauer-festivals/) - Past Trumbauer Festivals Trumbauer 2024 114 HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETED AT the 84th ANNUAL WALTER TRUMBAUER HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL The 84th Walter Trumbauer Festival, the major event of the Alabama Conference of Theatre, was hosted at University of North Alabama on December 6 & 7, 2024. 121 High School Theatre Programs from throughout the state
- [DEI](https://altheatre.org/cultureandcommunity/) - Theatre Culture & Community ACT has gathered resources from across disciplines to help our members and our theatre community to find best practices for framing their ongoing work to build an inclusive community. Theatre Resources We See You, White American Theatre Anti-Racist Theatre from HowlRound Theatre Commons artEquity ResourcesIncluding How to Launch an EDI Initiative,
- [Past Theatre for Youth](https://altheatre.org/past-theatre-for-youth/) - Past TFY Events Trumbauer Junior 2025 The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT) proudly hosted its annual Trumbauer Junior Festivals this spring, celebrating the creativity, skill, and passion of Alabama’s rising stars in theatre. The 2025 festivals welcomed 4th through 8th grade students to three regional sites across the state, showcasing young performers in acting, singing, and technical
- [SETC Professional Auditions](https://altheatre.org/setc-professional-auditions/) - SETC Professional Auditions SETC 2026 Screening Auditions The SETC conducts one of the country’s largest combined auditions. Approximately 85 companies gather at the Annual Convention to audition over 800 actors. To be eligible to audition as a professional you must be 18 years of age or older, not be currently enrolled in school and have
- [Past ACTFest Events](https://altheatre.org/past-actfest-events/) - Past ACTFest Festivals ACTFest 2024-2025 Hosted by the Alabama Center for the Arts, a partnership of Athens State University and Calhoun County Community College, on October 19-20, 2024. Funded in part by a grant from the Alabama Council on the Arts. Host Alabama Center for the Arts lead by Director of Drama & Theatre Arts
- [Past Scholarships](https://altheatre.org/past-scholarships/) - Past Scholarship Winners ACT Scholarship Recipients 2024 Patricia Putman Acting/Musical Theatre ScholarshipSamuel Dunkin, Helena High School, Sponsor: Jefferson CaseyActing/Musical Theatre ScholarshipAbe Ivey, Oak Mountain High School, Sponsor: Amy StricklandActing/Musical Theatre ScholarshipMakiah Paschal, Opelika High School, Sponsor: Revel GholstonMary Nell Sloan Endowed Technical Theatre ScholarshipAlanna Barr, Wetumpka High School, Sponsor: Jeff GlassTechnical Theatre ScholarshipRuby Hudgins, Virgil
- [About](https://altheatre.org/about/) - About ACT History The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with its roots deep in Alabama history through the merger of two organizations: The Alabama Theatre League (ATL) and The Alabama Speech Communication and Theatre Association (ASCTA). In the early ‘70s a group of university and college theatre educators formed the
- [Professional Theatre](https://altheatre.org/professional-theatre/) - Professional Theatre It is our objective to provide networking and support for those in professional theatre, both professional theatres and theatre professionals. We are developing several resource databases. Please add your information, share it with theatre colleagues and encourage them to add information. The more who participate, the more useful it is to Alabama school,
- [Community Theatre](https://altheatre.org/community-theatre/) - Community Theatre The annual Alabama Community Theatre Festival (ACTFest) ACT’s Community Division produces the annual Alabama Community Theatre Festival (ACTFest), at which community theatres from throughout the state bring their best work to share with their colleagues and to be adjudicated. Because ACTFest is the first step on a journey to an annual regional and
- [College/University Theatre](https://altheatre.org/college-university-theatre/) - College/University Theatre College/University theatre professors and professionals are key team members of the ACT. We help coordinate the annual SETC Screening Auditions, now done online through SETC, follow the link below. One of our biggest events is the College/University Fair at the Walter Trumbauer High School Festival in December. We gather the Saturday of the
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- [High School Theatre](https://altheatre.org/high-school-theatre/) - High School Theatre The high school theatre community across Alabama is thriving and growing. Dedicated teachers work incredibly long hours throughout the school year in order to spread our love and passion for Theatre Arts. From big-budget musicals to small black box theatre to theatre in found spaces, theatre programs in Alabama’s high schools are
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## Venues

- [UMS-Wright Preparatory School](https://altheatre.org/venue/ums/)
- [Discovery Middle School](https://altheatre.org/venue/discovery-middle-school/)
- [Alabama Center for the Arts](https://altheatre.org/venue/alabama-center-for-the-arts/)
- [University of North Alabama](https://altheatre.org/venue/university-of-north-alabama/)
- [Northeast Alabama Community College](https://altheatre.org/venue/northeast-alabama-community-college/)
- [Samford University](https://altheatre.org/venue/samford-university/)
- [Theatre Tuscaloosa](https://altheatre.org/venue/theatre-tuscaloosa/)
- [Alabama Shakespeare Festival](https://altheatre.org/venue/alabama-shakespeare-festival/)
- [Saint James School](https://altheatre.org/venue/saint-james-school/)
- [Collins Middle School](https://altheatre.org/venue/collins-middle-school/)
- [Wetumpka Depot](https://altheatre.org/venue/wetumpka-depot/)
- [ASU Tullibody Fine Arts](https://altheatre.org/venue/asu-tullibody-fine-arts/)
- [Spain Park High School Theatre](https://altheatre.org/venue/spain-park-high-school-theatre/)
- [University of Alabama at Birmingham](https://altheatre.org/venue/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/)
- [Journey Middle School](https://altheatre.org/venue/journey-middle-school/)

## Organizers

- [ACT](https://altheatre.org/organizer/act/)
- [Mark's test theatre](https://altheatre.org/organizer/marks-test-theatre/)

## Events

- [Trumbauer Jr. Elementary & Middle School Theatre Festival - Montgomery](https://altheatre.org/event/trumbauer-jr-elementary-middle-school-theatre-festival-montgomery/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by providing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2026, there will be three festivals around the state, so participants may choose the festival that will be most convenient to attend. The
- [Trumbauer Jr. Elementary & Middle School Theatre Festival - Madison](https://altheatre.org/event/trumbauer-jr-elementary-middle-school-theatre-festival-madison/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by providing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2026, there will be three festivals around the state, so participants may choose the festival that will be most convenient to attend. The
- [Trumbauer Jr. Elementary & Middle School Theatre Festival - Mobile](https://altheatre.org/event/trumbauer-jr-elementary-middle-school-theatre-festival-mobile/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by providing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2026, there will be three festivals around the state, so participants may choose the festival that will be most convenient to attend. The
- [2025 ACT Annual Summit](https://altheatre.org/event/2025-act-annual-summit/) - Join us for the annual Summit on August 23, 2025 at Spain Park High School in Hoover, AL. We will open with a keynote followed by our annual meeting before breaking out into our branches: College/University, Community Theatre, High School, and Youth (4th-8th grade). After lunch, we will celebrate the ACT Award Winners, hear reportsJoin us for the annual Summit on August 23, 2025 at Spain Park High School in Hoover, AL. We will open with a keynote followed by our annual meeting before breaking out into our branches: College/University, Community Theatre, High School, and Youth (4th-8th grade). After lunch, we will celebrate the ACT Award Winners, hear reports
- [ACT Trumbauer High School Festival 2025](https://altheatre.org/event/act-trumbauer-high-school-festival-2025/) - This year's Walter Trumbauer Festival will take place at UAB on December 5-6. Since 1940, the festival has showcased a one-act play festival, a studio play festival, group events, and over 30 individual events in acting, musical theatre, and technical theatre, as well as scholarship auditions and a college fair. The students attending the state
- [ACTFest Community Theatre Festival 2024-2025](https://altheatre.org/event/actfest-community-theatre-festival-2024-2025/) - ACTFest Community Theatre Festival will be October 17-19, 2025 at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur, AL. The Alabama Conference of Theatre host ACTFest in partnership with Athens State University and Calhoun Community College. REGISTRATION OPENS July 14, 2025! The deadline is September 12, 2025. Register Here Community theatres throughout Alabama are invited
- [2025 Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival - Madison](https://altheatre.org/event/2025-trumbauer-jr-elementary-and-middle-school-festival-madison/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by allowing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2025, there will be three festivals, held a week apart in different parts of the state, so participants may choose the festival which
- [2025 Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival - Montgomery](https://altheatre.org/event/2025-trumbauer-jr-elementary-and-middle-school-festival-montgomery/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by allowing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2025, there will be three festivals, held a week apart in different parts of the state, so participants may choose the festival which
- [2025 Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival - Mobile](https://altheatre.org/event/2025-trumbauer-jr-elementary-and-middle-school-festival-mobile/) - The Trumbauer Jr. Elementary and Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by allowing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2025, there will be three festivals, held a week apart in different parts of the state, so participants may choose the festival which
- [ACT Annual Summit](https://altheatre.org/event/act-annual-summit-2/) - Join us for the annual Summit on August 24, 2023 We will open with a keynote TBA followed by our annual meeting before breaking out into our branches: College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional and Elementary/Middles School - TFY (4th-8th grade). After lunch, we will celebrate the ACT Award Winners, hear reports from the breakout
- [ACTFest Community Theatre Festival 2024-2025](https://altheatre.org/event/10812/) - The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT) will hold its annual Community Theatre Festival (ACTFest) at the Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) in partnership with Athens State University and Calhoun Community College on October 18-20, 2024. REGISTRATION OPENS July 15, 2024! The deadline is September 20, 2024 Register Here Community theatres throughout Alabama are invited
- [ACT Trumbauer High School Festival 2024](https://altheatre.org/event/act-trumbauer-high-school-festival-2024/) - The Walter Trumbauer Festival has provided quality training and performance opportunities for Alabama theatre students at the high school level since 1940. The festival consists of 33 individual events, a one-act play festival, a studio theatre play festival, and group events —all for 9th through 12th grades. Students receive critiques from qualified theatre practitioners. The
- [Theatre  Intimacy Direction Workshop](https://altheatre.org/event/theatre-intimacy-direction-workshop/) - We would like to extend an invitation to you and key members of your community theatre to attend a special theatre intimacy training workshop on April 27, 2024, at the Wetumpka Depot in Wetumpka, Alabama. Led by Kelley Schoger, this workshop will provide your leadership teams with the necessary tools to cultivate a culture of consent throughout
- [2024 Theatre for Youth Festival - Scottsboro](https://altheatre.org/event/2748/) - The Theatre for Youth Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by allowing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2024, there will be two festivals, held a week apart in different parts of the state, so participants may choose the festival which will be
- [2024 Theatre For Youth Festival - Montgomery](https://altheatre.org/event/2024-theatre-for-youth-festival-montgomery/) - The Theatre for Youth Middle School Festival celebrates excellence in Alabama’s Community and School drama/theatre programs by allowing students a venue for exhibition, competition, and observation of theatre in action. In 2024, there will be two festivals, held a week apart in different parts of the state, so participants may choose the festival which will be
- [SETC 2023 Audition Recording Session](https://altheatre.org/event/setc-2023-screening-audition-recording-session/) - The Alabama Conference of Arts (ACT) College/University division is hosting a recording session at Auburn University at Montgomery on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 12 until 4 pm. Each auditionee will have a 10-minute slot to record their audition. ACT will provide a stage, pianist, videographer (you bring a USB/thumb drive). Registrants will be signed up on
- [ACTFest Community Theatre Festival 2023-2024](https://altheatre.org/event/actfest-community-theatre-festival-2023-2024/) - The Alabama Conference of Theatre (ACT) will hold it's annual Community Theatre Festival (ACTFest) at Northeast Alabama Community College, 138 AL-35, Rainsville, AL 35986 (near Fort Payne) on October 20-22, 2023. REGISTRATION OPENS July 17, 2023! The deadline is September 29, 2023. Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/.../1o1pRBBadjU-oqF08.../view Community theatres from throughout Alabama are invited to compete and participate. Two
- [ACT Annual Summit](https://altheatre.org/event/act-annual-summit/) - Join us for the annual Summit on August 26, 2023. We will open with a keynote from Kelly Schoder on Intimacy Direction followed by our annual meeting before breaking out into our branches: College/University, Community Theatre, High School, Professional and Theatre for Youth (4th-8th grade). After lunch, we will celebrate the ACT Award Winners, hear
- [ACT Trumbauer High School Theatre Festival 2023](https://altheatre.org/event/act-trumbauer-high-school-theatre-festival-2023/) - 2023 TRUMBAUER HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL The Walter Trumbauer Festival has provided quality training and performance opportunities for Alabama theatre students at the high school level since 1940. The educational impact of this event is substantial. The festival consists of 30 individual events, a one-act play festival, and a studio theatre play festival—all for 9th
- [ACT Fall Summit 2022](https://altheatre.org/event/act-fall-summit-2022/) - Please join us for our annual Fall Summit that brings together theatre artists (educational, professional, and community) throughout Alabama to network and share resources. ACT membership is not required but encouraged. (You must be a member to vote or be eligible for ACT committees or offices.) If you need to join or renew, please fill
- [ACTFest 2022](https://altheatre.org/event/actfest-2022/) - If you are considering bringing a show to present during the festival for adjudication, please complete the online registration form (see link below) as soon as possible. Please note that the registration form requires you to answer how many adults and children will participate in your production. It is OK to give a close estimation

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