Annual EMACT Festival to be held at Chelmsford High School, June 28-30

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.

Thursday 28 June 2012 – 7:00 PM, evening session – 3 shows
$25 in advance or at the door
Acme Theater – Escanaba in Da Moonlight
Arlekin Players – The Guest
Walpole Footlighters – Thanksgiving
Adjudications for three shows, no ticket required

Friday 29 June 2012 – 9:00 AM
EMACT Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections, open to all

Friday 29 June 2012 – 10:00 AM
Workshop presentation to be determined
$5 at the door, free with a Full Festival ticket

Friday 29 June 2012 – 7:00 PM evening session – 3 shows
$25 in advance or at the door
Theatre Company of Saugus – The Proposal
Theatre To Go – The Women of Lockerbie
Harvard Community Theater – Crossing Brooklyn
Adjudications for three shows, no ticket required

Saturday 30 June 2012 – 10:00 AM, morning session – 3 shows
$25 in advance or at the door
Theatre with a Twist – You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Hovey Players – Closer
Winthrop Playmakers – The Laramie Project
Adjudications for three shows, no ticket required

Saturday 30 June 2012 – 3:00 PM – Lunch break

Saturday 30 June 2012 – 5:30 PM, evening session – 2 shows
$25 in advance or at the door
Burlington Players – Radium Girls
Nashoba Players – The Dark of the Flame
Adjudications for two shows, no ticket required

Saturday 30 June 2012 – 9:00 PM – Dinner break

Saturday 30 June 2012 – 10:00 PM – Gala Awards Ceremony
No ticket required