Announcements
COVID-19 Resources
Below are a variety of resources that can be beneficial to theatre programs across the state, during this time. Many of the resources offer additional resources, webinars, and support groups.
If you have any questions, or if you have additional resources to add, please let us know!
MTA COVID-19 Teacher Support Group – On Facebook
MTA COVID-19 Community Theatre Support Group – On Facebook
Mississippi Presenters Network
MTA 2020-2021 Playwriting Festival Is Open
The MTA 2020-2021 Playwriting Festival is open!
Visit the Playwriting Festival page for more information.
MTA 2020 Awards – Ten Minute Festival
Congratulations to the Ten Minute Play Festival winners!
“The Animal House”
Theme: Stage Fright
All Star Cast:
Caitlyn Johnson
Charlotte Germany
Campbell Duease
Best Technical Excellence:
Wes Thomas
Best Playwright:
Lucy Elbert
Best Ensemble:
Therapy Thursday- Taylor McIlwain, William Mask, Campbell Duease, Makayla Smith, Lucy Elbert, Kinsey Nicholson
Best Director:
Taylor McIlwain
Best Actor:
William Mask
Best Actress:
Makayla Smith
Best Play:
A Very Punk Rock Play- Hensley Moulder, William Dodge, Benson Le, Rett Stanley, Brianna Hobson, Caitlyn Johnson
A Very Punk Rock Play:
Hensley Moulder, Director (JA)
William Dodge, Playwright (NWR)
Benson Le, Tech (Starkville)
Brianna Hobson (NWR), Rett Stanley (JA), Caitlin Johnson (JA)- Actors
Therapy Thursday:
Taylor McIlwain, Director (Starkville)
Lucy Elfert, Playwright (JA)
Kinsey Nicholson, Tech (NWR)
William Mask (NWR), Campbell Duease (JA), Makayla Smith (Starkville)- Actors
Delusions of Orangutans:
Makayla Fleming, Director (NWR)
Grant Peterson, Playwright (Starkville)
Wes Thomas, Tech (JA)
Brady McNutt (Starkville), Cooper Shell (Starkville), Charlotte Germany (NWR)- Actors
The Mississippi Theatre Association is composed of six divisions targeting distinct groups. Each division sponsors festivals, workshops, and retreats; recognizes excellence in performance and production; advises theatre leaders and educators; shares information on upcoming productions; and advocates to government agencies, business, and the public.
MTA’s annual statewide festival brings Mississippi’s best theatre to local communities. Join us for a spectacular weekend of dynamic workshops and amazing performances.
The Mississippi Theatre Association seeks to recognize those theatres and individuals that represent exemplary service to the organization and to theatre in Mississippi.
MTA awards a scholarship during the MTA Festival to a deserving high-school senior who intends to pursue a degree in theatre at a Mississippi college or university.
