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.
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
2019-2020 New Membership & Fee Structure
EMACT is committed to providing an excellent experience for its members. In just the past few years we have provided DASH consultations and feedback on hundreds of shows, coordinated the annual DASH Gala, provided multiple free workshops and learning opportunities for our member groups, provided Member Assistance Grants to companies, and implemented a new online DASH application process, which will roll out with the 19-20 Season.
In order to keep up with inflation and increasing costs, it is necessary to increase our fee structure for both membership and the DASH program. Our last fee increase was more than eight years ago, and we anticipate this small increase will help EMACT to continue providing a great investment for our members. We hope that by providing this information ahead of the season, companies will be able to adjust accordingly.
Fees will change as follows:
Please be aware that EMACT will also be moving to an entirely online membership registration process for the 19-20 season, eliminating all paper forms. This will help us track payments, membership levels, and DASH requests far more efficiently.
The registration form for the 19-20 season will go live on EMACT’s website after our annual meeting on June 22, and we will send a reminder to all current members at that time as well. If you have any questions, please contact Membership Director Jenny Fielding at membership@emact.org.
In order to keep up with inflation and increasing costs, it is necessary to increase our fee structure for both membership and the DASH program. Our last fee increase was more than eight years ago, and we anticipate this small increase will help EMACT to continue providing a great investment for our members. We hope that by providing this information ahead of the season, companies will be able to adjust accordingly.
Fees will change as follows:
- 2019 Gala: $40 Early Bird / $45 Regular
- 19-20 Membership: $75 Basic / $140 Enhanced / $170 Enhanced Plus
- DASH: $45
- DASH Plus: $65
Please be aware that EMACT will also be moving to an entirely online membership registration process for the 19-20 season, eliminating all paper forms. This will help us track payments, membership levels, and DASH requests far more efficiently.
The registration form for the 19-20 season will go live on EMACT’s website after our annual meeting on June 22, and we will send a reminder to all current members at that time as well. If you have any questions, please contact Membership Director Jenny Fielding at membership@emact.org.
Call for DASH Consultants!
Want to get more involved in your wider theater community? Consider becoming a DASH Consultant! Our pool is comprised of experienced community theater directors and professional educators with backgrounds in theater arts, art education, and/or hands-on experience. To keep the DASH program robust we are always looking for qualified people to take on this very important role. Learn more about what it takes to become a DASH consultant and submit a resume!
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