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If all the world is a stage, then the 2011 AACTFest is the perfect opportunity to see actors strut and fret their hour upon the stage and bring their best to compete against their peers. The South Arkansas Arts Center, nestled in the Timberlands in El Dorado, Arkansas' original boomtown, proudly hosts this year's festival. Join in the fun and excitement of theatre with a tinge of a competitive edge and support your local thespians.
This year’s performances include Kitchen Dance (Ouachita Little Theatre, Mena), Graceland (The Little Theatre of Crittenden County, West Memphis), Same Time, Next Year (South Arkansas Arts Center, El Dorado) and Tuesdays with Morrie (Conway Community Arts Association, Conway). Performances begin at 6:45pm on Friday, February 4 and continue beginning at 2:30pm on Saturday, February 5. Tickets for the performances are $10 (includes all four performances. Tickets for meals are also available (pre-purchase only) for dinner at 5pm on Friday, lunch at 1:00pm on Saturday and dinner at 6:30pm on Saturday ($21.50 – includes all meals). Meal tickets must be purchased before January 31.
For more information or to make ticket or meal reservations,
The festival is a great opportunity for actors, directors, and technicians from community theatres across the state of Arkansas to meet and share their craft while displaying their creativity. Participating theatres must be active members of both AACT and ARCTA. Please visit AACT.org and ARCTA.net for membership.
Winners of the state festival will advance to regional competition in Lewisville, Texas, April 14-17. Winners of regionals will advance to national competition in Rochester, New York, June 20-26. All AACT rules and regulations apply.
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
5:00-6:30 pm Dinner – Cranky Frank’s Barbecue
6:30-6:45 pm Opening Welcome
6:45-8:15 pm Kitchen Dance – Ouachita Little Theatre, Mena
8:15-9:45 pm Graceland – The Little Theatre of Crittenden County
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
1:00-2:30 pm Lunch – SAAC Volunteers
2:30-4:00 pm Same Time, Next Year – South Arkansas Arts Center
4:00-5:30 pm Tuesdays with Morrie – Conway Community Arts
Association
6:30-8:00pm Dinner – Abe’s Ol’ Feed House Awards
MORE IMPORTANT LINKS
SAAC Home Page
AACT Home Page
Lodging And Meals
FOOD
Friday Dinner – Catering by Cranky Frank’s Barbeque
Saturday Lunch – Catering by SAAC Volunteers (Hamburgers & Hot Dogs)
Saturday Dinner – Catering by Abe’s Ol’ Feed House (Catfish)
Three meals - $21.50 – must be purchased before January 31, 2011
LODGING
We have made arrangements with two of the motels here in EL Dorado for special rates for AACTFest.
When making reservations, please say that you are with the SAAC to get these rates.
Holiday Inn
1819 Junction City Rd.
870-881-8900
$70 + tax (Double Occupancy)
La Quinta
2303 Junction City Rd.
870-863-6677
$60 + tax (Double Occupancy)
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