AACT Region V Association
Helping Theatres Thrive ... in AACT Region V
​The Region V Association of the American Association of Community Theatre brings together community theatres from Iowa, Kansa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota for the biennial regional theatre festival. It also facilitates and assists with the interaction of community theatres throughout the region.
Region V AACTFest '25
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Minnesota State Festival (MACT*Fest): March 7-9, 2025 at The Depot Theatre in Duluth.
Iowa State Festival: March 7-9, 2025 at the BrickStreet Theatre in Forest City.
Kansas State Festival: March 22, 2025 at Theatre Lawrence.
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Region V AACTFest: April 4-6, 2025 in Newton, Iowa.
AACTFest: June 25-28, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa
Representing Region V at AACTFest 2025 will be:
Absolute Theatre of Rochester, MN with "Forever Plaid" and
The Des Moines Playhouse of Des Moines, IA with "Men on Boats"
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AACT has announced that AACTFest 2027 will be at
the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.
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Watch this site for more information as it becomes available.
Forever Plaid
"Forever Plaid"
presented by
Absolute Theatre
of Rochester, MN was chosen as the
Outstanding Production
at the Region V AACTFest 2025,
and will represent Region V
at AACTFest 2025 in Des Moines, IA.
Men on Boats
"Men on Boats"
presented by
Des Moines Playhouse
of Des Moines, IA was chosen as the
Outstanding Production
at the Region V AACTFest 2025,
and will represent Region V
at AACTFest 2025 in Des Moines, IA.
Region V AACTFest 2025 Awards
Congratulations to everyone who received special recognition at the Region V Festival!
This festival cycle, two shows from Region V will be able to advance to the national festival.
Outstanding Production (selected to advance to AACTFest) - Men on Boats - Des Moines Playhouse - Des Moines, Iowa
Outstanding Production (selected to advance to AACTFest) - Forever Plaid - Absolute Theatre - Rochester, Minnespta
Alternate Production - The Revolutionists - Theatre Salina - Salina, Kansas
Excellence in acting:
Matthew Sather (Absolute Theatre - "Forever Plaid")
Brady Helget (Absolute Theatre - "Forever Plaid")
Taylor Hartzell (Theatre Salina "The Revolutionists")
Gin Hofmann (Theatre Salina "The Revolutionists")
Jessie Worden (Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats")
Michael Beasley (Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats")
Amy McGrew (Ankeny Community Theatre "Bauer")
Backstage Award (selected by tech crew) - Northern Starz "26 Pebbles"
Outstanding Ensemble - Absolute Theatre "Forever Plaid"
Outstanding Ensemble - Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats"
Outstanding Costumes - Colette Rice (Absolute Theatre "Forever Plaid")
Outstanding Sound Design - Mark Hansen (Absolute Theatre "Forever Plaid")
Outstanding Sound Design - Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats"
Outstanding Lighting Design - Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats"
Outstanding Props - Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats"
Outstanding Original Music - Joe Nicola (Northern Starz "26 Pebbles")
Outstanding Scenic Design - Des Moines Playhouse "Men on Boats"
Outstanding Scenic Design - Aberdeen Community Theatre "Uncanny Valley"
Outstanding Directing - Suzie Hansen (Absolute Theatre "Forever Plaid")
A special thank you to Newton Community Theatre for hosting the festival!