{"id":54,"date":"2021-07-29T04:37:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-29T04:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:47:49","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/?page_id=54","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MTA\u00a0<\/strong>Board Appoints New Executive Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTA-Annoucement-Tempates-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6055 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTA-Annoucement-Tempates-1-1.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTA-Annoucement-Tempates-1-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MTA-Annoucement-Tempates-1-1-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>After careful review of all applicants and thoughtful deliberation, the MTA Executive Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce Chris Roebuck as the incoming Executive Director. Chris will officially assume the role on August 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Into the Spotlight: 2025 Fall Breakout Session at The MAX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/539579320_1189366273234880_8638748212780691316_n-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/539579320_1189366273234880_8638748212780691316_n-1-2.png 600w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/539579320_1189366273234880_8638748212780691316_n-1-2-300x125.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mississippi Theatre Association (MTA), in partnership with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), invites students ages 13\u201319 to join us for an unforgettable afternoon of theatre training and inspiration. Mark your calendar for <strong>Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> at The MAX in Meridian, Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This exciting Fall Breakout Session is your chance to sharpen your skills, learn from seasoned professionals, and connect with other young theatre artists from across the region. Over four immersive hours, participants will rotate through sessions in voice, dance, and acting ensuring a well-rounded, high-energy experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Instructors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be guided by an incredible lineup of theatre educators and performers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dr. Kristen Gunn and Abby Miller<\/strong> \u2013 Vocal Masterclass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carol Merril<\/strong> \u2013 Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Randy Ferino<\/strong> \u2013 Acting &amp; Scene Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rachel-Kate Thaggard<\/strong> \u2013 Acting &amp; Scene Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are encouraged to bring prepared material to make the most of their time in the workshops. Upon registration, you\u2019ll upload a copy of your musical selection or scene, and physical copies should also be brought to the session. Instructors will provide additional curated pieces to expand your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Attend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Fall Breakout Session isn\u2019t just a workshop. It\u2019s a launchpad for the next generation of Mississippi theatre artists. MTA is committed to creating opportunities that inspire growth, build confidence, and strengthen our state\u2019s vibrant theatre community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Registration Opens<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration Closes<\/strong>: October 6, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space is Limited<\/strong>: Reserve your spot early to guarantee your place!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.ludus.com\/index.php?show_id=200495560&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMdU6ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYY2hSRmRiT1F4d3BJdmtIAR6oLpFzfU_TZPWC_gBcf6JCewv8DmCi-4bh3bPKKYE9yj5Mbo_XhNJQuIXNng_aem_txrov8WFmTs29XnoR7Dnkw&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawMnLsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoeTR4QnVveG1admt2aEY3AR6lDHiDtzgIg5ikZam2wRyY4G25rEQm45AZ_khn6NKwxm1Gt6Ew2VEc5gbfDQ_aem_ycz0F1OV8Lqop9ZpGx7yUA\"><strong>Register here<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to learn, grow, and connect at the 2025 Fall Breakout Session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA Receives $12,000 Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MTA-Facebook-14-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5480\" style=\"width:501px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MTA-Facebook-14-1.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MTA-Facebook-14-1-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MTA-Facebook-14-1-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mississippi Theatre Association receives a $12,000 Operating Grant from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MississippiArtsCommission?__cft__[0]=AZU0vYTI4hBqaEozXhsT8_0VM_Ypw_2PPYhDMByRboXbbhuCygUbYbYL5sKlq4DvulMdk5n4KmLaAGCvbaaq76FoxXs4OuH1w1jd7GdHFDlwiN58n8oD6hQKb8wA-ddcyqIeP2XCw7G3hLkhz3A94sBjduG3-B6q3wkt_g8qjKVJ7NpsZ8gmEg85L9YeSJJxChi271_TOzVeQfCdTsMEzdHe&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Mississippi Arts Commission<\/a>&nbsp;(MAC). Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Press-Release_-MAC-GRANT-2025.pdf\">HERE<\/a>&nbsp;to read the full press release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation for Mississippi, and private contributors, MAC continues to be a pillar&nbsp;<a><\/a>of support for the arts. For more details, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arts.ms.gov\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0owHj7Rbbsvbr783WMvdAl9etJNYhLq0VO6rrqorY453AeagzJdE1cejE_aem_EAT6OTpURyihShW-ahrG7g\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.arts.ms.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Mississippi Theatre Association heads to Oxford, MS for 2026 MTA Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5280\" style=\"width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/MTA-Instagram-16.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi Theatre Association Festival made a significant economic impact on Meridian<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Introducing-44-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5137\" style=\"width:524px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Introducing-44-2.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Introducing-44-2-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Introducing-44-2-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>The 2025 Mississippi Theatre Association Festival made a significant economic impact on Meridian, bringing in an estimated $458,000 in revenue. Events like this not only celebrate theatre and the arts but also provide a boost to local businesses and tourism. Visit Meridian highlights the importance of hosting conferences like MTA to support the city&#8217;s economy and showcase its offerings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA\u2019s Executive Director sat down with <em>Magnolia Tribune<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5149\" style=\"width:480px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/475029604_1017290960442413_3264856998211240737_n-2.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MTA\u2019s Executive Director sat down with <em>Magnolia Tribune<\/em> to discuss the journey to this year\u2019s festival, <em>Meridian Masquerade<\/em>! The interview highlights the impact of MTA, the excitement surrounding the event, and what it means for theatre in Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/magnoliatribune.com\/2024\/12\/31\/the-journey-to-meridian-masquerade\/\">Magnolia Tribune<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA Receives $10,800 Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full article here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtok.com\/2025\/02\/12\/mta-conference-brings-an-estimated-458k-revenue-meridian-visit-meridian-details-importance-hosting-conferences\/\">WTOK News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-1024x347.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4418\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-1024x347.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-1536x521.png 1536w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-2048x694.png 2048w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/mac_horizontal_logo_4c-2-1568x532.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Mississippi Theatre Association receives a $10,800 Operating Grant from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MississippiArtsCommission?__cft__[0]=AZU0vYTI4hBqaEozXhsT8_0VM_Ypw_2PPYhDMByRboXbbhuCygUbYbYL5sKlq4DvulMdk5n4KmLaAGCvbaaq76FoxXs4OuH1w1jd7GdHFDlwiN58n8oD6hQKb8wA-ddcyqIeP2XCw7G3hLkhz3A94sBjduG3-B6q3wkt_g8qjKVJ7NpsZ8gmEg85L9YeSJJxChi271_TOzVeQfCdTsMEzdHe&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Mississippi Arts Commission<\/a> (MAC). Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Press-Release-2-1.pdf\">HERE<\/a> to read the full press release. MAC is dedicated to enriching the lives, supporting communities, artists, and arts organizations through various grants and initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation for Mississippi, and private contributors, MAC continues to be a pillar <a><\/a>of support for the arts. For more details, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arts.ms.gov\/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0owHj7Rbbsvbr783WMvdAl9etJNYhLq0VO6rrqorY453AeagzJdE1cejE_aem_EAT6OTpURyihShW-ahrG7g\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.arts.ms.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join MTA for Theatre Afternoon at the Mississippi State Capitol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-731x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4145\" style=\"width:658px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-731x1024.png 731w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-768x1075.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-1097x1536.png 1097w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-1463x2048.png 1463w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12-1568x2195.png 1568w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/12.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars and join us for the first-ever Theatre Afternoon, part of Mississippi Arts Week, and Arts Day at the Capitol. We want ALL theatremakers to attend. This is our very own time to shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top two schools and the top two community theatres to advance from MTA 2024 are invited to connect with legislators at this arts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hashtag\/advocacy?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZUyiwVkcB1SpHKE6giQSdGnfwCBxarfBFAP8Qe3BrR5dBuqkfzQOhY-1dAAiyCkLHon5aHOheGrowee7P-gB9aDKxH6qbC1e5WtBavutBi3rIclAL2AOKoOAHnNW7An9zcwTMT-8NT1uQblyhRv-JExJ5tfvY2NZl871KFDKTf2Mgpai-FLprnqJtPO6I24ArQ&amp;__tn__=*NK-R\">#advocacy<\/a> event so that our legislators will see why we are so invested in this craft. We&#8217;ll meet at the Mississippi State Capitol Rotunda in Downtown Jackson on Monday, February 5, 2024, from 1:00-4:30 pm!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol-1568x883.png 1568w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2024-Advocacy-Arts-Day-at-the-Capitol.png 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIVE Festival Schedule Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/registration_header_sea_sand_stage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4056\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/registration_header_sea_sand_stage.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/registration_header_sea_sand_stage-300x125.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The LIVE Festival Schedule for MTA 2024 can be found<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1LvsWzz5XpYKzi9hXTmg__3XkznkL0uOwezz0BiD6Dys\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here.<\/a> <\/strong>It is tentative and subject to change. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MTA <\/strong>Board Appoints New Executive Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:51% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2023-Stacys-Resignation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4130 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2023-Stacys-Resignation.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2023-Stacys-Resignation-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/MTA-2023-Stacys-Resignation-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">After reviewing all applicants and much deliberation, the MTA Executive Committee and Board of Directors would like to welcome Lindsey Eubanks as the incoming Executive Director. Lindsey will take over the duties of ED after the MTA 2024 Festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mta-2022-ad-sales\"><strong>MTA 2024 Program Advertising Sales<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 24%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Purchase your ad space in the MTA 2024 festival program! This festival program will reach over 800 individuals over 4 days. 1\/8 page, 1\/4 page, 1\/2 page, and full-page ads are available. Contact Executive Director, <a href=\"mailto: execdir@mississippitheatre.org\">Stacy Howell <\/a>for guaranteed placement of ads. The deadline to register is December 20, 2023!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1737 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA_Logo_FavIcon_20210512.png 1105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mta-2022-ad-sale-registration-form\">More MTA 2024 Ad Sales Registration Information can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/222077574281155\">HERE<\/a>!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply to Become the Next MTA Executive Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon the formal resignation of current MTA Executive Director, Stacy Howell, we will be accepting applications to fill the position after MTA 2024 in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Executive Director oversees the operations, finances, and programs of the Mississippi Theatre Organization. The ideal candidate would provide guidance and strategic direction to achieve the organization\u2019s mission and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The position requires the organization and attendance of two yearly board meetings in May and July, Executive Committee meetings throughout the year via Zoom, and the annual festival in January. Interested candidates can read the finer details of the job description <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MTA-Executive-Director-Job-Listing-1.pdf\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/232473746553159?fbclid=IwAR1eQnn1CqbOikPiPqMwuYmAku4STJGbjHUMAodAswUvq3qk7K0RnHip54g\">Apply now to become the next MTA Executive Director.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA Receives $12,000 Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"972\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MAC-1024x972.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2692\" style=\"width:197px;height:187px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mississippitheatre?__cft__[0]=AZVcpofV2mns7yFN7r4juRA4Al_ubWpIorBVcbHPrtuhy2krY7owxbnyKHuwTgti6bTSYYG4qARy1PgJwhUwccQhrE6p6_sI6dgRxCKCoCrbAdS6A7gsS7rnVTg89GZEzsdXgFBuS0JoT0wawR3HELeYconNuHiNv3itox20s5qN_XVdICn8bmRsbdB6Htwet-I&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Mississippi Theatre Association<\/a> proudly received a $12,000 grant from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MississippiArtsCommission?__cft__[0]=AZVcpofV2mns7yFN7r4juRA4Al_ubWpIorBVcbHPrtuhy2krY7owxbnyKHuwTgti6bTSYYG4qARy1PgJwhUwccQhrE6p6_sI6dgRxCKCoCrbAdS6A7gsS7rnVTg89GZEzsdXgFBuS0JoT0wawR3HELeYconNuHiNv3itox20s5qN_XVdICn8bmRsbdB6Htwet-I&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\">Mississippi Arts Commission<\/a>! Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Press-Release.pdf\">HERE<\/a> to read the full press release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAC is a state agency serving more than two million people through grants and special initiatives that enhance communities, assist artists and arts organizations, promote arts education, and celebrate Mississippi\u2019s cultural heritage. MAC is funded by the Mississippi Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mississippi Endowment for the Arts at the Community Foundation for Mississippi, and other private sources. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.arts.ms.gov%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1ALMKpEJChSBD9kzsCrPHAT4b-4Ik9gTPypH8uN-VS2cJwx8_xMLhHJQk&amp;h=AT3fNOJexaAfh_fB_pvxuxV-qXGu0yq6F11Ax6gZj9c3s5chZ405scZXwIUYZecFwpbWlKSkmEhKfjPaDAc84iqIBNnu4Li11iIgZ1lQ1nSFlCWncuRUDXgN-iBkXd3IuGfVoCcFI3XRSA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT3m8NlX76AQFKiiP1rZpri4GJ_x88TIunTJkFnF2zLHqLxgPWP2i-4pzt0-tYmvMfTncHn-WrxxRZFxvPl3gdNxb9ncytbhuw4XUMyD8iIW_Kcjf69ilU-fEXNwcy9g8F9vlRNirGobhWlD48_2uxIeR_M7RpjMKy2sGWbDm5iOXexqJgCYa3KwUHZPIBF_QlfNT_USfp1a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.arts.ms.gov.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resignation Announcement for MTA Executive Director Stacy Howell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MTA-Stacys-Resignation-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3523 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MTA-Stacys-Resignation-3.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MTA-Stacys-Resignation-3-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/MTA-Stacys-Resignation-3-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is with sadness that the Mississippi Theatre Association announces the resignation of our Executive Director, Stacy Howell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacy&#8217;s eight-year tenure as Executive Director will end at the closure of the 2024 MTA Festival on January 14, 2024. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We will forever be grateful for the growth that has occurred during her time as Executive Director and wish her well in her future endeavors. The MTA Executive Committee will release the job opportunity to the public in the coming weeks. MTA will continue in its mission to foster appreciation of and participation in theatre while connecting theatres across Mississippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA Seeks Festival Bids for 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MTA is now accepting festival bids in Northern Mississippi for 2026. The deadline of accepting bids until October 31, 2023! Click here to download the kickoff letter and checklist packet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Kickoff-letter-and-checklist-template-for-web-template-2.docx-1.pdf\">MTA Festival Kickoff Letter &amp; Checklist <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dream-team-members-needed\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/231046944018150\">Dream Team Members Needed<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:36% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3212 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/on-the-Mississippi-gulf-coast-Community-college-Instagram-Post-Square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The Mississippi Theatre Association is searching for a \u201cDream Team\u201d of college students for the MTA 2024 Festival. This festival will be held January 11 \u2013 14, 2024 at MGCCC Harrison County Campus in Gulfport, MS. Students who have aspirations of going into theatre, will be selected to assist the MTA Board and Staff with the running of this exciting state festival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dream-team-registration-form\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/231046944018150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dream Team Registration Form for MTA 2024<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dream-team-alumni\"><a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA-___-Dream-Team-Alumni-2.pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MTA-___-Dream-Team-Alumni-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dream Team Alumni <\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA 2023 Community Theatre Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a link to the Community Theatre Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Screen-Shot-2023-01-18-at-7.27.52-PM.png\">MTA 2023 Community Theatre Awards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA 2023 Awards <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a link to the Secondary, Theatre for Youth, Individual Event awards and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Copy-of-awards.pdf\">MTA 2023 Awards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tom Booth Celebration of Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is with great sadness that the MTA family learned about the passing away of our former president, Tom Booth. But we remember him and his passion and dedication to theatre, community, and family with great fondness and admiration. We put together a slideshow in his honor and we wanted to share it with our members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/tom-booth-slide-show.pdf\">Tom Booth Slide Show<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the South Dramafest Award Winners!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Award-South.pdf\">North Dramafest Award Winners<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the North Dramafest Award Winners!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/South-DramaFest-Score-Report-2022-3.pdf\">South Dramafest Award Winners<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the MTA 2023 Secondary Playwriting Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1st Place &#8211; <strong>Elliott Nix <\/strong>&#8211; Laurel &#8211; <em>View from Inside the China Cabinet<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd Place &#8211; <strong>Emma Stapp<\/strong> &#8211; Louisville &#8211; <em>Selfish Creatures&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd Place &#8211; <strong>Jordan Brown <\/strong>&#8211; Hazelhurst &#8211; <em>Something Domestic&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking forward to MTA 2023 to see a reading of <em>View from Inside the China Cabinet<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the MTA 2023 Adult Playwriting Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1st Place &#8211; <strong>Thomas Easterling <em>&#8211; <\/em><\/strong>MS School of Math and Science<em> &#8211; Flyover<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd Place &#8211; <strong>Joedda Gore <\/strong>&#8211; Clinton<strong> &#8211; <\/strong><em>Caldwell&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Third Place &#8211; <strong>Phillip Milner <\/strong>&#8211; Tupelo High School Theatre &#8211; <em>Bum Rush<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking forward to MTA 2023 to see a reading of <em>Flyover!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the MTA 2023 Adult Playwriting Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Thomas Easterling <em>&#8211; <\/em><\/strong>MS School of Math and Science<em> &#8211; Flyover<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Randy Ferino <\/strong>&#8211; Meridian &#8211; <em>Freedom Day<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Joedda Gore <\/strong>&#8211; Clinton<strong> &#8211; <\/strong><em>Caldwell&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cindy Grammar<\/strong> &#8211; Biloxi &#8211; <em>Four Part Harmony<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phillip Milner <\/strong>&#8211; Tupelo High School Theatre &#8211; <em>Bum Rush<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay tuned for the announcement of the Top 3 on December 3, 2022!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Congratulations to the MTA 2023 Secondary Playwriting Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elliott Nix <\/strong>&#8211; Laurel &#8211; View from Inside the China Cabinet&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simone Smith<\/strong> &#8211; MSA Brookhaven &#8211; Flatline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jordan Brown <\/strong>&#8211; Hazelhurst &#8211; Something Domestic&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Darren England<\/strong> &#8211; Ocean Springs, Azael&#8217;s Knife&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emma Stapp<\/strong> &#8211; Louisville &#8211; Selfish Creatures&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay tuned for the announcement of the Top 3 on December 3, 2022!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA 2023 Festival Registration is Now Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MTA 2023 Festival Registration is now open! Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.regfox.com\/mta-2023#\">HERE <\/a>to register today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southern Regional 10 Minute Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-7.28.38-PM-1024x759.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2532\" style=\"width:350px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-7.28.38-PM-1024x759.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-7.28.38-PM-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-7.28.38-PM-768x569.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-7.28.38-PM.png 1444w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/MTA-10-Min-Festival-South-2.pptx\">10 Minute Festival Photos and Award<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playwriting Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2406\" style=\"width:350px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/MTA-playwriting-workshop.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Improve your playwriting skills, workshop with likeminded creators, and learn more about the MTA playwriting competition in this virtual session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/222337654575159\">HERE<\/a> to RSVP today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional 10 Minute Festivals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-min-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2402\" style=\"width:350px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-min-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-min-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-min-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/10-min.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join high school students from around the state in 3 Regional 10 Minute Festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/222057110461139\">HERE <\/a>for registration and information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Theatre Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-09-at-3.47.34-PM-794x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2404\" style=\"width:350px;height:undefinedpx\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-09-at-3.47.34-PM-794x1024.png 794w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-09-at-3.47.34-PM-233x300.png 233w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-09-at-3.47.34-PM-768x991.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Screen-Shot-2022-08-09-at-3.47.34-PM.png 796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The MTA Annual Workshop is a great place to learn new theatre skills and to network with theatre professionals from around the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/222057015551143\">HERE<\/a> for registration and information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"specialty-license-plates\"><strong>Specialty License Plates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MTA-Specialty-License-Plate-Example-1024x510.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-300\" style=\"width:590px;height:294px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MTA-Specialty-License-Plate-Example-1024x510.png 1024w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MTA-Specialty-License-Plate-Example-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MTA-Specialty-License-Plate-Example-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/MTA-Specialty-License-Plate-Example.png 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MTA is excited to pre-sell a specialty license plate, featuring our new logo, to bring awareness of the theatre community, and the power of theatre, across the State of Mississippi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to print this specialty license plate, MTA must first pre-sell 300 tags before the Department of Revenue can begin production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\"><strong>The deadline to reserve your tag is April 15, 2022. <\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"click-here-to-reserve-your-specialty-license-plate-today\">MTA is putting this opportunity is being put on hold. We hope to accomplish this goal in the future. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Theatre Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ECOMOMIC-THEATRE.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2216\" style=\"width:467px;height:391px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ECOMOMIC-THEATRE.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ECOMOMIC-THEATRE-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ECOMOMIC-THEATRE-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mississippi Theatre Association is working with the Mississippi Arts Commission in the creation of an economic theatre impact study. To include your theatre in the study, complete the survey <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/fG2T98trQG3r73fb9\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring Theatre Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MTA-Spring.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2190\" style=\"width:460px;height:386px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MTA-Spring.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MTA-Spring-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MTA-Spring-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sustainable Design on a Dime<\/strong><br>Presented by: Shannon Robert, Clemson University\/Warehouse Theatre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Upcycling, Recycling, and Repurposing Materials:<\/em><br>Learn about the movement to keep live theatre out of landfills and oceans, how to green your practice, and source in environmentally responsible ways. Will discuss Broadway Green Alliance, tips and tricks on creating high impact looks while minimizing negative environmental impact.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong><br>Saturday, May 21, 2022<br>10:00 &#8211; 3:00 pm<br>William Carey College<br>Hattiesburg, MS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(CEUs will be available. You will receive information for this onsite and will pay Mississippi State University Directly)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/220946215617153\">HERE <\/a>to register. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA Online Calendar of Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Theater.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2140\" style=\"width:471px;height:395px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Theater.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Theater-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Theater-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to promote your upcoming theatre productions is through the MTA Online Calendar! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To have your theatrical event included click <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/GYfn5DexZqcNisLr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE <\/a> and complete the google form. Updates to the online calendar will be made each Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi Theatre Listing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Info-Request.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2145\" style=\"width:474px;height:397px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Info-Request.png 940w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Info-Request-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Info-Request-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>MTA would like to showcase &#8220;all&#8221; theatres in Mississippi! To be included, or to update, your theatre information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qTEgqLpHq3evG1pJA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a> and complete the google form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA at SETC 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join MTA at SETC 2022, March 9 &#8211; 13, 2022 in Memphis, TN! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/convention.setc.org\/\">HERE<\/a> is the link for SETC registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following theatres will represent MTA at SETC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, March 10 &#8211; 1:00 PM<\/strong> &#8211; Oak Grove High School &#8211; The Old Man and the Old Moon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, March 11 &#8211; 12:00 PM<\/strong> &#8211; Northwest Rankin High School &#8211; Icarus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, March 11 &#8211; 7:00 PM <\/strong>&#8211; Tupelo Community Theatre &#8211; The Safarer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MTA 2022 Festival Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatreassociatio.shootproof.com\/gallery\/17450144\">HERE<\/a> for MTA 2022 Festival Photos<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mta-2022-festival-awards\">MTA 2022 Festival Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MTA-2022-Awards.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for Secondary, Theatre for Youth, Playwriting, Adult Individual Event, and Outstanding Contribution to Theatre Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MTA-2022-Youth-IEF.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for Youth Individual Event Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mta-2022-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/news\/mta-2022-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MTA 2022  PROGRAM<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/news\/mta-2022-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE <\/a>for the MTA 2022 Program<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Copy-of-2022-Web-Schedule-4.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for the MTA 2022 Tentative Schedule. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Copy-of-MTA-2022-Workshops-4.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for the MTA 2022 workshop descriptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2022-youth-individual-event-finalists\">2022 Youth Individual Event Finalists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/mississippitheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2IE-2022-Finals-Announcement.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for a full listing of MTA 2022 Youth Individual Event Finalists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register-for-2022-mta-state-festival-today\"><strong>Register for 2022 MTA State Festival Today!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mississippi Theatre Association State Festival is a four-day event that includes college auditions, scholarship opportunities, one-act play festivals, theatre for youth festivals, individual events for high school students and adults, and workshops. MTA Festival is the one time each year that theatre-makers of all disciplines from across the state can gather together and celebrate each other\u2019s work. Join us for MTA 2022! 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This will be a one-year contract.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"festival-photographers-registration-form\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/212057839242153\" target=\"_blank\">Festival Photographers Registration Form<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"call-for-workshop-presenters\"><strong>Call for Workshop<\/strong> Presenters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-style-default\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>MTA is seeking workshop presenters for its annual festival that is scheduled for January 11 &#8211; 14, 2024 at the MGCCC Harrison County Campus in Gulfport, MS. 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