EMACT Annual Drama Festival

One of the highlights of the EMACT theatre season is the Annual Community Theatre Drama Festival, held in the late spring of each year. The popular long weekend event, which can maximum accommodate 18 participating member companies, entertains as well as educates. It's an opportunity to witness a wide range of theatre and learn from professionals who adjudicate each production presented.

The Festival is highlighted by an exciting tension filled closing awards ceremony, citing the productions and individuals for outstanding performance and theatre excellence. The crowd waits nervously as each award is announced and count down to the climax of the festival -- which production will receive the coveted Best of Festival trophy and cash award.

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The Annual EMACT Gala and DASH Awards

Distinguished Achievement and Special Honors (DASH)

Commemorate the best and most memorable moments in local community theatre at EMACT's annual Distinguished Awards and Special Honors (DASH) Gala.

Each year member groups may submit an application for any or all shows in their season that they wish to have considered for awards. Members of an award nominating committee view shows submitted to the program, and score each element of the show based on standard criteria. Winners are announced at the September Gala and DASH Awards Banquet. Recognition is given for both plays and musicals in areas including performance, direction, stage management and lighting, sound and costume design.

Use the links to the left to select one of the DASH Gala pages

SURVEY RESULTS- EMACT Annual Drama Festival 2008

Dear Community Theater Friends,

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Festival Feedback Survey. The results are now available for you to review.

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Thank you,

EMACT Festival Committee