Mississippi Theatre Association

Register for MTA 2025
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-12-18 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Exciting News! MTA 2025 Registration is Now Open!

Before you dive in, be sure to check out all the details here: https://mississippitheatre.org/registration/

*Don’t forget to watch the instructional videos for each category. These resources are created to guide you through the process smoothly.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your MTA division chairs for assistance.

When you’re ready to sign up, head over to: https://mississippitheatre.ludus.com/

MTA 2025 Registration Opens
2024-10-01 08:00 - 2024-12-18 17:00
To register for MTA 2025, visit LUDUS.

For detailed instructions for individuals and organizations, visit https://mississippitheatre.org/registration

10 Minute Play Festival Registration
2024-10-01 12:00 - 2024-12-15 12:00
Join high school students from around the state in our 10-Minute Play Festival! The 10-Minute Play Festival is designed to provide a low-stress atmosphere where students can experience the production process and cultivate their collaborative and creative skills. The target participants are students who are not participating in individual events but still desire the opportunity to compete and express themselves.

Information about the 10-Minute Festival can be found HERE

North & South DramaFestivals
2024-12-06 08:00 - 2024-12-07 21:00
The DramaFest 2024 host schools have been working with the MTA Board of Directors and the staff to provide the best theatrical experience possible.

Both festivals will accommodate up to 16 performing schools.

We look forward to celebrating the great theatre that you are creating! We hope this experience is one that you and your students will be proud of now and for years to come.

A full list of secondary DramaFest guidelines and expectations can be found on pages 33-38 of the MTA Handbook.

DramaFest 2024 will be held on December 6-7 2024.

North Regional Festival site: McComas Hall, Mississippi State University

South Regional Festival site: Biloxi High School, Biloxi, MS

Email ExecDir@mississippitheatre.org for more details!

“A Christmas Carol” in One Act
2024-12-10 18:00 - 21:00
Admission is a donation of non-perishable foods to benefit Christian Services & Petal Children’s Task Force.

A community theatre production by L.A.T.E. inpartnership with The Petal Arts Council andwith support from The Hattiesburg Arts Council and Miss. Theatre Association.

For more information, text 601-408-9523 or email legacyactorstheatre@gmail.com

MTA 2025 Registration Closes
2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00
MTA 2025 Registration Closes on December 18th, 2024.

Registration

Deadline to place Ads & Provide sponsorship
2024-12-20 08:00 - 17:00
Today is the last day to place ads & provide sponsorships for MTA 2025

Ads & Sponsorships

MTA Meridian Masquerade at the MSU Riley Center
2025-01-16 12:30 - 2025-01-19 14:00
Our annual theatre festival will be held in Meridian at the MSU Riley Center. Over 900 participants engage in theatrical competitions, workshops, and much more!

The Riley Center, also known as the Grand Opera House and formally as the Mississippi State University Riley Center for Education and Performing Arts, is a performing arts and conference center in Meridian, Mississippi. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

The TENTATIVE SCHEDULE is HERE!

Tickets for the public will be available for purchase at the registration desk located in the Grand Lobby of the MSU Riley Center. Tickets for the public will be available at the registration desk in the Grand Lobby of the MSU Riley Center. Festival Passes will be available for $25 for the weekend. This will include play passes and workshops only. This pass does not include adult or youth socials.

Day Passes/Block Passes will be available for $10 per day. This will include play passes and workshops only. This pass does not include adult or youth socials.

Lafayette Theatre Department
2025-04-03 19:00 - 2025-04-05 19:00

Stone High School Theatre Department: The Little Mermaid
2025-04-23 18:00 - 2025-04-26 14:00

Theatre MSU: She Kills Monsters
2025-04-23 19:00 - 2025-04-27 14:30

Gulfport High School: Mamma Mia
2025-04-24 18:00 - 2025-04-27 14:00, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 2025-05-03 18:00

Northwest Rankin Thespians: HadesTown Teen Edition
2025-04-24 19:00 - 2025-04-26 19:00, 2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-01 19:00 - 2025-05-03 14:00
Come experience this Classic-Greek-myth-turned-2019-Tony-Award-winning-Broadway-musical in an intimate, BlackBox theatre space like you’ve never seen it before!

Oak Grove High Musical Theatre: Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
2025-04-24 19:00 - 2025-04-27 14:00

Brick Street Players: Don't Dress for Dinner
2025-04-24 19:00 - 2025-04-27 14:30

Christ Covenant School: Wizard of Oz
2025-04-25 19:00 - 2025-04-26 19:00

Jackson Prep: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition
2025-04-26 17:00 - 2025-04-29 17:00

BHS Tribe: Descendants the Musical
2025-05-01 19:00 - 2025-05-03 14:00

Ocean Springs High School: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
2025-05-01 19:00 - 2025-05-03 14:00

Starkville High School: Tarzan
2025-05-01 19:30 - 2025-05-04 14:30

Neshoba Central High School: Chicago Teen Edition
2025-05-02 19:00 - 2025-05-04 19:00

Tupelo Community Theatre: The Guys
2025-05-08 19:00 - 2025-05-10 14:00

May MTA Board Meeting
2025-05-10 09:00 - 16:00
New Stage Theatre1100 Carlisle St, Jackson, MS 39202

The Odd Couple: Gautier High School
2025-05-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-16 18:30 - 2025-05-17 21:00, 2025-05-24 18:30 - 21:00

Starkville Community Theatre: The Revolutionist
2025-05-13 19:00 - 2025-05-17 19:00
