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www.tanys.org Callboard - Volume XX • Issue 1 • Spring 2023 Page 6 AACTFest '23 is on the Way! Join the fun in Louisville, Kentucky the week of June 12-17, as the American Association of Community Theatre celebrates non-professional theatre, from throughout the United States, including community theatre representatives from the military. During the week there will be workshops covering all aspects of theatre, followed by daily performances from 12 theatre companies and five youth companies. AACTFest includes social events to hobnob with fellow lovers of theatre, a design competitionas entrants showoff theirwork fromthe last twoyears - and the many attractions of Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville Slugger and numerous breweries and fine restaurants. AACT is seeking interns, aged 18-24 - all expenses paid - to assist in the operation of the Festival. The design exhibit is looking for entrants with either an in-person or virtual display. For more information on all that AACTFest '23 has to offer, visit: aact.org/aactfest-2023 . The Theatre Association of New York State (TANYS) serves non-professional theatre across the state including all community and educational theatre programs. TANYS takes great pride in hosting an annual Festival which is a celebration of theatre from all regions of the state, and offers multiple educational opportunities that include workshops and adjudications. The TANYS adjudication program engages the theatre community on many levels and serves to both grow and encourage theatre excellence across our state. Adjudication is an opportunity for a group of theatre practitioners to hear constructive, objective feedback about your production from a colleague who is invested in your organization and its continued success and development. Adjudications are offered during the rehearsal process and/or the run of your production. An adjudication will always have a focus on learning but may also serve as a vehicle to be invited to the annual TANYS Festival. Interested companies may also request an adjudication that focuses specifically on the technical elements of the production. Participants in an adjudication may include production staff, cast, crew and audience. TANYS has had the great privilege to serve educational programs throughout New York State that include Sherburne-Earlville, Fabius- Pompey, Williamsville, The Acting Out Playhouse, Salamanca, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Fredonia, Nazareth College, South Seneca, Syosset, Cuba- Rushford, Wellsville, Taconic Hills, Hamilton School and more. TANYS also serves dozens of community theatres in every area of the state. Anyone interested in discussing adjudication for their program or scheduling an adjudication may reach out to Paul Nelson, TANYS VP of Adjudication Services, at paulanelson1979@ gmail.com or by calling/texting (716) 378-0353. Please know that we are also looking for qualified individuals to join our adjudication team. Much success in all your theatrical endeavors!!! TANYS Adjudication Services Update