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​​​​​​​Fall 2025 One Act Festival
Join us this September for ACT’s Fall 2025 One Act Festival—an evening of three powerful and poignant plays that explore LGBTQ+ identity through history, satire, and heartfelt storytelling. Featuring The Precious Scars; Mr. Charles, Currently of Palm Beach; and The New Century, this festival brings together drama, comedy, and unforgettable characters.​​​​
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September 11–13 and 18–20 at 7:00 pm, September 14 at 2:00 pm
The Hive Collaborative, St. Paul​
2024–2025 Operational Funds
When was the last time you were deeply moved by a live performance, up close and personal? At Applause Community Theatre (ACT), we believe that intimate, thought-provoking theater can ignite change and foster community. And making it affordable is even better!
We keep our ticket prices low as we want our shows to be accessible. Ticket sales cover about 53% of expenses. Your donation, whether one-time or recurring, will directly support our productions, keeping ticket prices low and ensuring that our shows remain accessible to all.
Normal production costs per play (3–4 productions per year):
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Rehearsal space: $1,000-1,500
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Performance space: $1,000-2,000
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Royalties and music rentals: $750-2,000
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Aspiration to provide stipends: $1,000-1,500
Please consider including us in your charitable giving. We are 100% volunteer, so all monies received go into production costs.
We are thankful for any donation, from $5 to $5,000.
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