upcoming Events
Panel Discussion - Producing for Community Theater
Join us for an exciting panel discussion on producing for community theater! This event promises to be an insightful and informative discussion on the inner workings of producing for the theater, from selecting a play to the final performance.
Our expert panelists will share their insights, experience, tips and tricks on what it takes to produce a successful show. The panel will cover topics such as play selection, putting together a production team, casting, marketing, and much more.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in theater production, whether you are an experienced producer or are about to be tapped to produce your first show. You will have the chance to learn from some of the best in our community.
The event is free, but registration is required. Follow the link below to register and see the bios of our panelists.
Where: Online via Zoom, Register here!
When: April 29th, 10am - 12pm
Cost: Free for EMACT Members, Past, Present and Future!
Our Panelists:
Our expert panelists will share their insights, experience, tips and tricks on what it takes to produce a successful show. The panel will cover topics such as play selection, putting together a production team, casting, marketing, and much more.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in theater production, whether you are an experienced producer or are about to be tapped to produce your first show. You will have the chance to learn from some of the best in our community.
The event is free, but registration is required. Follow the link below to register and see the bios of our panelists.
Where: Online via Zoom, Register here!
When: April 29th, 10am - 12pm
Cost: Free for EMACT Members, Past, Present and Future!
Our Panelists:
- Michelle Aguillon
- Donnie Baillargeon
- Celia Couture
- Harriet Friedman
- Rich Greaves, Moderator
PAST EVENTS
Playbill/Program Best Practices - Tools/Tips/Tricks - Going from Printed to Digital
Join us for a discussion on theater Playbill/Program best practices. And how to go from traditional printed programs to a digital program
Guest Speakers
Susan Harrington, EMACT DASH consultant, AACT Regional Representative, and longtime community member, will be joining us to talk about what should be included in your program to help your audience (and DASH consultants!)
Jennifer Shea and Murtaugh Hunt, both long standing EMACT community members, will be joining us to talk about "Publ", the Digital playbill application that they have designed making it very easy to go Digital with your playbill!
Some of the topics we’ll discuss:
Admission: Free! for all EMACT members, Past, Present, and Future!
Where: Online via Zoom, Register here
When: 10am Saturday, January 21st, 2023, 10AM-12PM
Join us for a discussion on theater Playbill/Program best practices. And how to go from traditional printed programs to a digital program
Guest Speakers
Susan Harrington, EMACT DASH consultant, AACT Regional Representative, and longtime community member, will be joining us to talk about what should be included in your program to help your audience (and DASH consultants!)
Jennifer Shea and Murtaugh Hunt, both long standing EMACT community members, will be joining us to talk about "Publ", the Digital playbill application that they have designed making it very easy to go Digital with your playbill!
Some of the topics we’ll discuss:
- What should be included in every program
- Contractual requirements
- Software Tools for creating programs
- Sponsor’s Ads in programs
- Going Digital, how to get started
Admission: Free! for all EMACT members, Past, Present, and Future!
Where: Online via Zoom, Register here
When: 10am Saturday, January 21st, 2023, 10AM-12PM
How to Land the Part! - An Audition Workshop
J. Mark Baumhardt led our first in-person workshop in 2 1/2 years!
Participants learned what directors really look for during the audition process and received some great tips on improving auditions!
Presenter: J. Mark Baumhardt
Where: Quannapowitt Players, 55 Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
When: 10am Saturday, October 8th, 2022, 10AM-12PM
THE 2022 DASH NOMINATIONS and GALA AWARDS
NOMINATIONS BROADCAST
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 7:00 PM live streamed on EMACT's YouTube Channel
Link: https://youtu.be/DmqVIA4SsnI
Can't make it on the 20th? The broadcast will remain up on YouTube after the broadcast, and nominees will be posted on EMACT's website on July 21st.
THE 2022 ANNUAL DASH GALA
Date: Saturday, August 20th 2022
Location: Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington, MA
Time: 6:30PM Reception with hors d'peuvres and cocktails
7:30PM 2022 DASH Award Ceremony
We return to Cary Memorial Hall for our Annual Gala, and hope you will join us at the reception for hors d'oeuvres and mingling with friends!
This year we are excited to be using a digital program via PUBL! Member groups and individuals who have participated in the DASH program are strongly encouraged to complete an on-line profile with your headshot, theatrical resume and other information which can be used for future auditions or resume building: https://theaterpubl.com
All Best Production musical nominees will perform at the GALA! Details for participation will be included in the Nominations Broadcast on July 20.
TICKETS
Tickets will go on sale on July 21, 2022 at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/EMACT
J. Mark Baumhardt led our first in-person workshop in 2 1/2 years!
Participants learned what directors really look for during the audition process and received some great tips on improving auditions!
Presenter: J. Mark Baumhardt
Where: Quannapowitt Players, 55 Hopkins St, Reading, MA 01867
When: 10am Saturday, October 8th, 2022, 10AM-12PM
THE 2022 DASH NOMINATIONS and GALA AWARDS
NOMINATIONS BROADCAST
Date: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 7:00 PM live streamed on EMACT's YouTube Channel
Link: https://youtu.be/DmqVIA4SsnI
Can't make it on the 20th? The broadcast will remain up on YouTube after the broadcast, and nominees will be posted on EMACT's website on July 21st.
THE 2022 ANNUAL DASH GALA
Date: Saturday, August 20th 2022
Location: Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington, MA
Time: 6:30PM Reception with hors d'peuvres and cocktails
7:30PM 2022 DASH Award Ceremony
We return to Cary Memorial Hall for our Annual Gala, and hope you will join us at the reception for hors d'oeuvres and mingling with friends!
This year we are excited to be using a digital program via PUBL! Member groups and individuals who have participated in the DASH program are strongly encouraged to complete an on-line profile with your headshot, theatrical resume and other information which can be used for future auditions or resume building: https://theaterpubl.com
All Best Production musical nominees will perform at the GALA! Details for participation will be included in the Nominations Broadcast on July 20.
TICKETS
Tickets will go on sale on July 21, 2022 at https://www.ticketstage.com/T/EMACT
- Tickets are $40 each, $45 at the door. (If available - since this is our first in-person celebration in three years we anticipate a high probability of selling out.) Online purchase incurs a 2.50 fee per ticket.
- Assigned Seating ONLY - If individuals in your party or company want to sit together, please coordinate orders on a timely basis for best seating. EMACT will not be coordinating seating at the Gala.
- Group Sales - Group sales must reserve a minimum of 10 tickets, which can be payable by check, credit card, or PayPal, and can be reserved by contacting Hugh Thompson, Treasurer at 781-718-7237 or at treasurer@emact.org. There is no transaction fee for group sales. We strongly encourage groups to purchase tickets early.
COVID-19 REOPENING COMMUNITY THEATER ROUNDTABLE SERIES
Dates: July 18, October 24, January 23, March 20, September 11, January 15
Join us for a roundtable discussion about reopening our theaters in a Covid-19 world. We’ll share and review resources the EMACT Covid-19 Task force has identified to help inform our member groups on moving forward.
Dates: July 18, October 24, January 23, March 20, September 11, January 15
Join us for a roundtable discussion about reopening our theaters in a Covid-19 world. We’ll share and review resources the EMACT Covid-19 Task force has identified to help inform our member groups on moving forward.
HOW TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE DIRECTOR'S CONCEPT
Date: Saturday, April 30
Presenter: Michael McGarty
Michael McGarty shared insight and strategies for new and aspiring directors, and directors looking for new ways to bring shows to a higher, more exciting level. This workshop discussed how to realize a fully developed production where all the dramatic elements work together to support the text and a director's vision.
FOUNDATIONS FOR BUILDING A RACE EQUITY PLAN
Dates: April 22 & May 13
EMACT was excited to host Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt, who reviewed the foundations for building a race equity plan, including obstacles and pitfalls to building it. Participants talked through best practices and received examples of well tested anti-racist action steps that they can use as they build their own organizational plans.
ACCOUNTING FOR COMMUNITY THEATER
Date: November 14, 2020
Presenter: Hugh Thompson
Hugh Thompson shared important information about managing the financial side of our work, including: expenses, revenues, fundraising, general accounting practices, government reporting, and insurance.
GRANT WRITING FOR COMMUNITY THEATER
Date: September 26, 2020
Grant expert Michael McGarty shared his knowledge about pursuing grants for theater organizations and COVID-19 recovery.
VIRTUAL DASH GALA
Date: August 22, 2020
Presenters: Gillian Gordon & Brian Boruta
Due to the pandemic-shortened season this year, EMACT suspended our usual nomination process and Gala, and instead on August 22 honored the top 3-6 highest scoring performers and designers in each category with Outstanding Achievement Awards.
If you were unable to join us online, a recording of the Awards can be found here!
Have a question, or an idea for an event? Email education@emact.org!
Date: Saturday, April 30
Presenter: Michael McGarty
Michael McGarty shared insight and strategies for new and aspiring directors, and directors looking for new ways to bring shows to a higher, more exciting level. This workshop discussed how to realize a fully developed production where all the dramatic elements work together to support the text and a director's vision.
FOUNDATIONS FOR BUILDING A RACE EQUITY PLAN
Dates: April 22 & May 13
EMACT was excited to host Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael J. Bobbitt, who reviewed the foundations for building a race equity plan, including obstacles and pitfalls to building it. Participants talked through best practices and received examples of well tested anti-racist action steps that they can use as they build their own organizational plans.
ACCOUNTING FOR COMMUNITY THEATER
Date: November 14, 2020
Presenter: Hugh Thompson
Hugh Thompson shared important information about managing the financial side of our work, including: expenses, revenues, fundraising, general accounting practices, government reporting, and insurance.
GRANT WRITING FOR COMMUNITY THEATER
Date: September 26, 2020
Grant expert Michael McGarty shared his knowledge about pursuing grants for theater organizations and COVID-19 recovery.
VIRTUAL DASH GALA
Date: August 22, 2020
Presenters: Gillian Gordon & Brian Boruta
Due to the pandemic-shortened season this year, EMACT suspended our usual nomination process and Gala, and instead on August 22 honored the top 3-6 highest scoring performers and designers in each category with Outstanding Achievement Awards.
If you were unable to join us online, a recording of the Awards can be found here!
Have a question, or an idea for an event? Email education@emact.org!