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Discover how AACT’s regional structure connects community theatres across the U.S. and abroad, with leadership and representation guided by an elected board to support and advocate for theatre organizations nationwide.

Regions & Governance

Serving community theatre in the U.S. and U.S. Military Overseas

Structure/Regions

The American Association of Community Theatre (AACT) is composed of both organizational and individual members, all of whom are part of one of 11 designated Regions (see map). Each Region is led by a dedicated Regional Representative, who serves on the AACT Board of Directors. This structure ensures that theatres and members from across the country and U.S. military overseas are connected and represented, fostering collaboration and support within the community theatre network.

Region I:  Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont

Region II:  Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania

Region III:  Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin

Region IV a:  Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia

Region IV b:  North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Region V:  Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Region VI:  Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

Region VII:  Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

Region VIII:  Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam 

Region IX:  Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Region X:  US Military Overseas

AACT Regions Map

Governance & Leadership

AACT is a nonprofit national organization governed by an elected board consisting of 30 voting members. This board includes 8 Officers, 12 Members at Large, and 10 Regional Representatives, all of whom are also individual members of AACT.

The organization is managed by an Executive Director and staff, who oversee day-to-day operations. For contact information, including the national office address, phone, and email, please refer to the bottom of this page.

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