Community Theatre Mgt Conference (CTMC)

CTMC 2025

AACT’s annual Community Theatre Management Conference (CTMC) will once again be held in-person, June 22-24, in Des Moines, Iowa, just prior to AACTFest 2025.

This dynamic conference is open to administrators of all kinds–full-time professional managers, part-time office administrators, board members, or the dedicated volunteers who do it all! 

Theatres of all sizes take advantage of this beloved conference, where participants gain valuable insight, best practices, and new perspectives through a customized series of intensive, topic-specific, large and small group discussions that speak directly to your unique challenges and experiences. A pre-conference questionnaire identifies and prioritizes topics for discussions, including:

• Sales and Marketing
• Other Sources of Earned Income
• Fundraising and Development
• Event Planning
• Season and Play Selections
• Policies and Procedures
• Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
• Education and Outreach
• Box Office Operations
• Board Development and Governance
• and more!

Facilitator
Chad-Alan Carr is the Founding Executive/Artistic Director of Gettysburg Community Theatre in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He serves on the AACT Board of Directors and was YouthFest Chair in 2017, 2019, and 2023. His accomplishments include directing the Eastern States Regional Premiere of The Penguin Project (theatre for youth with special needs), chartering the International Thespian Troupe for Gettysburg Area High School, and serving as a board member for Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatres, Eastern States Theatre Association, as well as AACT. A frequent presenter at AACTFests and participant in AACT Roundtables, Chad-Alan brings to CTMC a wealth of experience and an ability to create dynamic group interactions.

Testimonials from Previous Participants:

"I especially appreciate the openness and honesty the group was able to achieve, without judgment or disparagement.  That was what made this conference so helpful. As Chad-Alan reminded us, we are  not alone and knowing that others in the theater community share our devotion and love for the arts as well as our worries and challenges was very reassuring and inspiring." - Dianne Beaulieu-Arms, Poison Apple Productions, Pittsburg, California

"I was totally amazed by the planning here and the wonderful offerings of the other members present;  this was my first time and I have to say it was a totally rewarding experience and I took copious notes and will be reviewing them and re-transcribing them in the next two days!  Wow!  Kudos to all who organized this and  specifically to Winston!  You had it all covered!  Wow!  Thank you!" - Richard Grieger, The Summer Place, Naperville, Illinois

Conference Schedule 

(subject to change)

Conference Registration

Registration closes, Thursday, June 20, 2025.

Register Now!

Hotel/Travel

CTMC will be held just prior to AACTFest 2023, and conference attendees receive the same discounted hotel and airline rates.

     >>As CTMC is held just prior to AACTFest 2025, conference attendees will receive the same special hotel and airline rates. Consider spending the entire week at AACTFest to continue networking, attend workshops, and enjoy fine theatre!

     >>Click HERE For Hotel/Travel Information and Reservations<<

**Refund Policy

Transfer/substitution requests are welcome through May 31, 2025. Refund, minus a 20% cancellation fee, will be made if cancellation and written request are received by May 31. For transfers or refunds please contact registrar, Karen Matheny at [email protected].

Forgot to select an add-on? Please make sure to reach out to your Registrar, Karen Matheny at [email protected] or at 817-732-3177 x2.