Mission, Purpose, Values
Explore how AACT empowers theatres to thrive through our mission, values, and unwavering support. Learn how we foster inclusivity, provide resources, and champion the transformative power of community theatre.
Welcome to AACT
AACT is “sharing the light.”
As the curtain rises again on live theatre, our communities are thrilled to be able to go out and “find the light” at their live performance home: community theatre.
AACT is dedicated to providing the resources to grow and produce theatre in our communities. For volunteers, professionals, and audiences, AACT shares its vast resources and networks with individuals throughout the country and the world, like you! AACT: We are Community. We are Theatre .
— AACT President Kristofer Geddie
Our Purpose
- AACT offers a wide range of opportunities to share experiences, problems, successes and love of theatre.
- Founded in 1986, AACT is a nonprofit corporation that serves both individuals and organizations by providing expertise, assistance and support so that community theatres can provide the best possible theatrical experience for participants and audience alike.
If you or your theatre company are not already a member, please take a moment to read more about the value we can add to your work—on stage or behind the scenes.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
AACT Helps Theatres Thrive.
Nonprofit Status
AACT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
Anti-Discrimination Statement
AACT believes in equal opportunity for employees and members. AACT's success depends on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will not discriminate on the basis of these characteristics in any personnel or member action.
AACT expects all organizational members to adhere to current accessibility regulations.
Reasonable accommodations to ensure inclusion by all participants should be made by the hosts of AACT events.
AACT encourages members to give this non-discrimination policy their full support through leadership and personal example.