Welcome to EMACT!


​The mission of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres is to encourage and promote Community Theater in Eastern Massachusetts through educational programming, supportive services, and the recognition of excellence. EMACT is a member of the American Association of Community Theatres (AACT). Membership in EMACT is open to any community theatre group in eastern Massachusetts. 
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Our membership year begins on July 1st and ends June 30th.  Community theatre companies or groups must be members of EMACT to enjoy its benefits and services, which include the DASH review program,  member assistance grants, service recognition, and the theatre festival. More information on the Membership page.


​Announcements​
Updated August 28th, 2016

The sold out 2015-2016 DASH Gala rocked the Arsenal Center!

The annual EMACT DASH Gala rocked the house on Saturday, August 27, to a sold out crowd at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown. Thanks to all those who helped to make the Gala a huge success, including our many volunteers who planned the event & assisted with setup and breakdown, the catering and bar staff, the hardworking team at the Arsenal Center, the technical crew, our performers, our hosts, and all the attendees & participants in the 2015-2016 DASH program. We hope you had as much fun as we did! We’re already looking forward to next year!
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ICYMI: The full list of 2015-2016 DASH Nominations and Winners

If you were unable to attend the 2016 DASH Awards, we have you covered.

The full list of 2015-2016 DASH nominees and winners is available here.

Congratulations to all the nominees and to everyone who participated in this past season of community theatre!

DASH Sponsorship Dedications for 2015-2016

New for the 2016 DASH Gala, some of our members chose to dedicate their sponsorship of a DASH category in memory of a past member, or to honor the achievements of longtime members of our groups.

Click here to learn more about the sponsorship honorees for the 2015-2016 DASH awards.

Thank you for honoring the memory and hard work of these exceptional member of our community. 

Celia Couture Receives AACT Distinguished Merit Award

It is with great pleasure that the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT)’s Awards Committee announces that AACT recognized Celia Couture for her service to community theatre with the Distinguished Merit Award. This award is presented to individuals and organizations in recognition of contributions made to promote and develop the highest standards for community theatre. The award was presented during the AACT NYC Adventure 2016, July 7-10 at the Millennium Hotel in New York City.