AACTFest 2023: Special Events & Add-ons | AACT

AACTFest 2023: Special Events & Add-ons

Special Events, Training & Competitions

Along with exciting theatre, workshops, and networking, AACTFest 2023 offers a number of special events, training and competitions. Any of these can be added to your registration for the festival. >> Register here


Youth Conference (limited to 30 people)
The AACT Youth Theatre conference is for youth who aspire to be leaders within the arts and theatre communities. Participants will be exposed to a line-up of powerful theatre performances from around the country, engage in educational workshops, receive mentoring and shadowing from arts professionals and take part in activities that are challenging and fun! The conference is open to ages 12-18. Add this event when you register.  >> More information


Belle of Louisville Sunset Steamboat Cruise (limited number available)
Whether you’re admiring the sunset or dancing in the moonlight, enjoy yourself out on the river with a gentle breeze and good company. Concessions and bar will be available. The cruise two-hour excursion on the Belle of Louisville will be the evening of June 15, 2023. [Note: The Belle of Louisville is a historical venue and is not fully ADA-accessible: guests will need to walk up 10 steps from the elevator's final stop.]  Open to anyone who would like to join. Sign-up using the AACTEFST Registration link. 

Belle of Louisville Sunset Endowment Dinner & Cruise ( limited number available)
Indulge in a truly special evening aboard the Belle of Louisville for AACT’s Steamboat Dinner and Cruise. Proceeds go to support the AACT Endowment. This two-hour sunset cruise on the evening of June 15, 2023, will include dinner, one drink tickets, music, and fun for all. [Note: The event is ADA-accessible, with an elevator to the deck where the event is held.]   Add this special event when you register


Monologue Competition (adult and youth)
Registration for the Monologue Competition must be completed with your online festival registration. There will be a youth division and adult division. Participation is limited, so early registration is highly recommended. >> More information


Design Competition
The AACT 2023 National Design Competition showcases the best of community theatre in this country. It is an opportunity for your theatre and designers to shine. AACT-member theatres and their designers enter designs for projects occurring between July 1, 2011 and May 1, 2023.  There will be five design categories: Scenic, Lighting, Properties, Costume, and Special Design. Cash prizes for top designs in each category.  >> More information

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