AACT 2010 International Wrap-up

I just returned from the 2010 AACT International theatre festival that was hosted by the Venice Theatre in Venice, Florida. There were 12 shows at the festival, including 9 from abroad (three were fill-ins from within the USA for groups that could not show up at the last minute). The Venice Theatre should be congratulated for hosting a wonderful week of international theatre. Their staff and volunteers worked very hard to make this event happen, and the AACT has actually awarded the 2014 International festival to Venice for a return engagement. Highlights for me during the week included the amazing Brazillian production with puppets, the creative dance and movement production from Australia and the visual feast of of music videos from Denmark. The festival highlighted that our definitions of "theatre" might differ from country to country, but the ability to entertain, engage, challenge and fascinate is not limited by language. It was a good week of wonderful theatre!

2010 AACT International Theatre Festival

I am currently attending the 2010 AACT International Theatre festival in Venice, Florida. MCT was proud to host the last AACT International festival, and it's a pleasure to attend a festival without an responsibilities. Last night, we saw three good shows to start the festival - an American production of THE WHO'S TOMMY, an Italian production of Commedia del' Arte and a Brazilian production that combined theatre, circus and puppetry (with one performer). There are several elements of the Brazilian production that could make for a wonderful Olio act at Summer Mummers! During the day, there are meetings and workshops, and three more shows tonight. The festival continues through Saturday evening.

It's Time fo SUMMER MUMMERS!!

It's hard to believe that summer is upon us, but graduation happened last weekend and the temperature has gotten over 100 degrees in Midland so that must mean it's time for our favorite summer entertainment in the Permian Basin - the 62nd version of Summer Mummers. Opening on Friday night (June 11th) and running every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. at the Yucca Theatre through Labor Day weekend, this annual fundraiser is an important part of our community theatre. Without the funds raised by Summer Mummers, we could not continue to produce the finest in quality live theatrical productions in the Permian Basin. Summer Mummers has an incredible group of volunteers who participate onstage, backstage and in the house - without their time and dedication, we could not continue to produce thirteen weekends of shows every summer. 

Please join us this summer and bring a group of friends down to the Yucca Theatre - June 11 - September 4, 2010. Tickets are available at (432) 570-4111 (Box Office hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and through the website. Remember, Summer Mummers is recommended for those 16 and up due to adult language and situations.