Wisconsin State WACTFest 2027

AACTFest, the festival process that culminates in a national theatre festival, is sponsored by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) and is held in odd-numbered years. AACTFest presents a forum for community theatres from AACT's 10 regions to enter productions for adjudication at the national level.

The first step in this process is the state-level competition.  Theatre companies present a one-act play or cutting of a play not to exceed one hour in length.  All shows will be adjudicated and a winner or winners will be chosen to advance to the regional competition for a chance to compete at the national level.   

Wisconsin’s AACTFest (WACTFest) will be held the weekend of January 29 – 31, 2027 in the BDACT Fine Arts Center in Beaver Dam. This promises to be a great weekend of learning and magnificent theatre presented by your fellow community theatres in Wisconsin. 

Now is the time to start planning your entry.  If you have questions, check the AACTFest Handbook (https://aact.org/2027-festival-handbook) or contact Roni Harper at [email protected].

Register your theater now. Only 4 open spots for competitors!

COMPANY REGISTRATION HERE deadline December 18

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION HERE deadline January 15

LODGING

Comfort Inn & Suites

815 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Call about the WACTFest block of rooms at 920-887-7171