Alabama Conference of Theatre

Executive Director
Alabama Ballet
Birmingham, AL
$65,000 - $85,000

The Board of Directors of the Alabama Ballet (the “Board”) seeks an Executive Director who will partner closely with the Ballet’s Artistic Director and work collaboratively with staff and the Board to fulfill the Ballet’s vision and mission to change lives through dance by promoting and fostering the development of classical and contemporary ballet through high quality performances, dance education, and community outreach.

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Congratulations to Jamie Stephenson!!!

Check out the new Creative Places Arts Facilities grant program at the ASCA! This might be a great resource for upgrading your theatre space to make it ACCESSIBLE for all! Audience, Actors, and Technicians.

Introducing the Creative Places Arts Facilities program – a unique grant opportunity to boost our state's creative spaces! This special funding, courtesy of the Alabama Legislature, is designed to support the construction, renovation, restoration, or enhancement of arts facilities statewide.

Applications open September 16. For more information on eligibility, the application process, and grant administration, check out our guidelines: https://bit.ly/creative-places

Every now and then we like to remind you that the in so many ways!!

ADVOCACY ALERT! The Arts Action Fund is asking everyone to take action by going to the Arts Action Center and sending a pre-written, customizable message to your U.S. House Member by July 22nd, urging them to VOTE NO on the Brecheen FY'25 Interior Appropriations amendments. www.artsactionfund.org/arts-action-center

Thank you for standing up for the arts and humanities in America!

✨APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN✨

Applications are now open for Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants, Jazz Road Tours, and Accessibility Grants through September 3!

Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants: Artists in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN can apply for up to $2,000 to take advantage of a milestone opportunity in their careers. Eligible projects must occur between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.

Jazz Road Tours: Jazz artists nationwide, take your music on the road with grants up to $15,000! This cycle supports tours from January 1 to July 1, 2025. Don't miss the informational webinar on July 29, 2024, at 6pm ET. Register now!

Accessibility Grants: Organizations in our nine-state region can apply for up to $2,500 to make arts programs accessible to persons with disabilities. Projects must take place between October 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025.

Visit southarts.org or the link in our bio for details about these and other opportunities!

Who is missing from this list of greats? Get your nomination in at https://altheatre.org/730-2/

Dorothy Schwartz Outstanding Educator Award
1993 – Julia Matson, Birmingham Public Schools
1994 – Hal McIntosh, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Trussville
1995 – Laura Wilson Roberts, UMS-Wright Preparatory School Mobile
1996 – Anita Smelley, Hillcrest High School, Tuscaloosa
1997 – Ron Harris, Lee High School, Huntsville
1999 – Vic Fichtner, Jefferson County Schools
2000 – Roy Hudson, Shades Valley High School
2001 – Suzanne Mann, Crestline Elementary School
2002 – Donnie Bryan, Bradshaw High School
2003 – Flynn Murphy, Lee High School , Montgomery
2004 – Barton Dwayne Craft, Bob Jones High School
2005 – Jesse Bates, Alabama School of the Fine Arts
2018 – Jeff Glass, Wetumpka High School
2019 – Rebecca Britton, University of South Alabama
2020 – Patricia Putman, Past Director, Alabama Conference of Theatre
2021 – Roy Lightner, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2022 – Randy Foster
2023 – Revel Gholston, Opelika High School

Tina Turley announces retirement in 2025.

Executive Producer, Tina Turley, to Retire after 2024-25 Season Theatre Tuscaloosa announces Executive Producer Tina Turley’s retirement after 18 years of service.

✨SETC hosts multiple virtual and in-person audition events throughout the year, both for professional artists seeking work and prospective graduate and undergraduate students seeking admission to schools and training programs. Visit setc.org for details 💫

Celebrate with friends and family!

🎭✨ Exciting News! SETC is now accepting submissions for our upcoming Play Festivals in the Fringe and Theatre for Youth categories!
🌟 Unleash your creativity. Share your stories. Submit your play or musical today and you could be selected to join our distinguished festival stages during our annual convention March 19 -23, 2025 in Baltimore!✍️

SETC is the largest and broadest network of theatre practitioners in the nation.
Mission: Connecting You to Opportunities in Theatre Nationwide

Who is missing from this list of greats? Get your nomination in at https://altheatre.org/730-2/

Marian Gallaway Award
For Contributions to Theatre in Alabama

1977 – James Hatcher, Birmingham Town and Gown Theatre
1978 – W. T. Chichester, University of Montevallo
1979 – Arnold Powell, Birmingham Southern College
1980 – Father Anthony Zoghby, Mobile Theatre Guild
1981 – Allen Bales, University of Alabama
1984 – Dorothy Schwartz Outstanding Educator Award
1985 – Winton and Carolyn Bount, Montgomery
1988 – David Dye, Troy University
1989 – Martin Platt, Birmingham Repertory Theatre
1990 – Charles Harbour, University of Montevallo
1991 – Ward Haarbauer, University of Alabama at Birmingham
1993 – John Ross, University of Alabama
1994 – Victor Fitchner, Jefferson County Schools
1995 – Michael McKee, Mobile Theatre Guild
1996 – Newton Neely, University of Montevallo
1997 – Frank R. Trechsel, Jr., Birmingham Festival Theatre
1998 – Sandra Taylor, Hoover High School
1999 – Ed Williams, University of Alabama
2000 – Ron Harris, Lee High School Magnet
2001 – Martha Haarbauer, The Seasoned Performers
2002 – Kent Thompson, Alabama Shakespeare Festival
2003 – Carl Stewart, Terrific New Theatre
2004 – Michael P. Howley, Alabama State University
2005 – Martha P. Summey, Altamont School
2008 – Jesse Bates, Alabama School of Fine Arts
2009 – Chris Rich, Troy University
2010 – Will York, University of Alabama at Birmingham
2011 – Kristy Meanor, Wetumpka Depot Players
2012 – Michael Flowers, Birmingham Southern College
2013 – Greta Lambert, Alabama Shakespeare Festival
2015 – Donnie Bryan
2016 – Alan Litsey, Birmingham Southern College
2017 – Adena Moree, Troy University
2018 – Katie Pearson, Auburn University at Montgomery
2019 – Sue Ellen Gerrells, South City Theatre, Pelham
2020 – Neil David Seibel, Auburn University Montgomery
2021 – Georgette M Norman, Cloverdale Playhouse
2022 – Yvette Jones-Smedley
2023 – David Callaghan, University of Montevallo

Are you a playwright? Check out this resource.

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OCT looking for adults and people of all ages for upcoming production of
"Wizard of Oz"
If you audition for this you will also be considered for a role in "RENT" to be produced at a later date.

Kristy Meanor, Doug Segrest back with new play about Hollywood "Hooray for Harry Wood" runs July 11-27.

Hooray for Harry Wood Top Billing Spotlight ! Janis Roeton (Claire de Lune) made her Wetumpka Depot debut in Something’s Rotten, as a tap-dancing Baroness and egg! She holds MA and BA degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington and served on adjunct faculties at UTA and Tarrant County Colleges. Twenty-two years as owner and operator of the Arlington Dance Academy, she was recognized as an Outstanding Texas Teacher of Dance by both Dupree and Tremaine Conventions and Competitions. As an actor and choreographer, Jan was very active in the North Texas live theater scene, most notably with Six Flags Show Productions, Casa Manana (Ft Worth) and Granbury Playhouse, and toured nationally as a female vocalist with the New Christy Minstrels, and many years later as Earth Mother in Menopause the Musical. Since moving to the River Region in 2019, Jan has also been featured in productions at Cloverdale Playhouse, Red Door Theater, Pike Road Theater Company and WOBT. Many sincere thanks to Kristy, Doug, and the entire Harry Wood cast and crew for this amazing opportunity! Tickets Wetumpkadepot.com

Calling All Youth Theatre Groups! Applications for AACT YouthFest 2025 are OPEN! Join us in June 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa, as part of AACTFest 2025. Showcase your talent, participate in adjudicated sessions, dynamic workshops, and fun social events. Apply by July 31 for the chance to be one of the six selected groups to perform. Don’t miss this opportunity to shine on a national stage! 🌟

Learn more and apply at https://aact.org/aact-youthfest-2025

Who is missing from this list of greats? Get your nomination in at https://altheatre.org/730-2/

Theatre Hall of Fame Award Honoring Pioneers in Alabama Theatre

1978 – Telfair B. Peet, Auburn University
1979 – Bill Ozier, Birmingham Actor’s Theatre
1980 – Walter and Willilee Trumbauer, University of Montevallo
1981 – Guy Downey, Birmingham and Marian Gallaway, University of Alabama
1984 – T. Earle Johnson, Tuscaloosa
1985 – Saunders Walker, Tuskegee
1988 – Florence Pass, Ensley High School
1989 – Irving Stern, Birmingham Jewish Community Theatre
1990 – Lois Garren, Auburn University
1992 – Hugh Moore, Jefferson County Schools
1993 – James Hatcher, Birmingham Town and Gown Theatre
1994 – Jim Rye, Birmingham Children’s Theatre
1995 – David Dye, Troy University
1996 – A. Cleveland Harrison, Auburn University
1997 – Allen Bales, University of Alabama
1998 – Newton Neely, University of Montevallo
1999 – Harold L. Hunt, Samford University
2000 – Arnold Powell, Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham Festival Theatre
2001 – Charles Harbour, University of Montevallo
2002 – R. Eugene Jackson, University of South Alabama
2003 – Bob. G. Smith, University of Mobile
2004 – Ward Haarbauer, University of Alabama, Birmingham
2005 – Randy Marsh – Alabama School of Fine Arts
2008 – Julia Matson, Birmingham Southern College
2009 – Michael P. Howley, Alabama State University
2010 – Ann M. Everett, Northeast Alabama Community College
2011 – William Shanks, Birmingham Community Theatre
2013 – Colleen Campbell Forrer, Red Door Theatre, Union Springs
2017 – Roberta “Bobbie” Gamble, Greenville
2018 – Tina Turley, Theatre Tuscaloosa
2019 – Lonny Harrison, St James School, Montgomery
2020 – Charles Kilian, Alabama Shakespeare Festival
2021 – Eleanor Kerr Davis
2022 – Mike Winkelman
2023 – Tori Lee Averett, Troy University

Here is a great opportunity. Who is going to apply from Alabama?

Just announced! Introducing a new partnership among Disney on Broadway, Music Theatre International, and the Educational Theatre Association — the Disney on Broadway School of Excellence program.

This nationwide program will celebrate schools that display student-led engagement in theatrical disciplines such as stagecraft, theatrical design, choreography, direction, or performance. Middle and high schools that are selected will be granted free licenses to select Disney musicals to perform between Fall 2024 and December 2025.

Submit an application for your school by August 16! https://schooltheatre.org/school-of-excellence/