Havre Ford
"MAT has tremendous relevance to our community. The word community in my understanding means to come together. MAT facilitates this on every level. I've been involved in MAT productions as part of the pit orchestra. This has opened up opportunities to meet new people I otherwise would never know. I am also a regular MAT patron. In north central, small town Montana it is easy to assume we lack culture. That couldn't be further from the truth. I am in awe by all of the talent this community offers. As a business we are proud to invest in MAT and will continue to do so."
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Mayor City of Havre
"MAT is such an asset to our small town, delighting community members from every walk of life. We recently attended a Christmas Panto where the kids were encouraged to participate and many will be lifelong theatre goers because of this wonderful experience. Havre has a great appreciation for performing arts and that is because of the work MAT does locally. They bring together businesses, individuals, schools and the university to ensure that we are able to maintain this rich culture. MAT truly is a benefit of living in Havre, Montana."
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Executive Director, Havre Chamber of Commerce
"MAT is invaluable to Havre and our community. Tourists come from all around to attend MAT events, bringing dollars to our local businesses, restaurants and hotels. They provide a creative space for both adults and children that is very attractive to people looking to relocate here. MAT greatly improves the image of Havre with their amazing productions making people feel more confident about investing in our community."
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Executive Director, Bear Paw Development Corporation
"Any community serious about business growth and being a good place to raise a family is also serious about the arts. The Montana Actors Theatre brings a richness to our area that contributes significantly toward the quality of life we lead in northern Montana. I support the MAT because it enriches my life, but also because it makes my job as a professional economic developer that much easier in promoting our region as a fantastic place to start or expand a business."
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Chancellor MSU-Northern
"MSU-Northern has had the privilege of hosting the Montana Actors Theater (MAT) on our campus for the last 20 years. With MAT being a community operated organization, Northern reaps the benefits of outside involvement with those that attend and those that participate. MAT has an outstanding reputation and consequently the ability to attract audiences from across the state to our Little Theater for their productions. The theater brings culture, diversity, and enjoyment to the Northern Plains of Montana. We're thankful to have this relationship."
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Provost MSU-Northern
"MAT is a very important component of our educational programs at MSUN. Goal three of our campus strategic goals is to increase student engagement MAT plays a key role in helping achieve that goal through educational opportunities and performances."
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Superintendent, Havre Public Schools
"Havre Public Schools and the Montana Actors' Theater have a strong and mutually beneficial relationship. In a small community like Havre, being able to collaborate and work with a group like MAT has such a profound impact on our students and school district. Our performance arts program is a great source of pride for the Blue Ponies and MAT is a valued partner."
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Havre City Council
"MAT provides creative, high quality theater experiences for all age groups. Community members and residents from the surrounding area enthusiastically support their productions. MAT is the cultural heart of our community."
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Havre City Council
"Montana Actor's Theatre has transformed the meaning of "community theatre" to me. MAT brings all walks of life to experience together laughter, crying, shock, exhilaration and empathy. No other community institution or group can achieve all of these things in one experience."
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Chair, Hill County Community Foundation
"As a citizen of Hill County for over 37 years, I've been fortunate to witness the growth and relevance that Montana Actors' Theatre has had in this region of Montana. Since its inception, MAT has fostered creativity, volunteerism, free-expression and has had a significant cultural, social and economic impact in northcentral Montana."
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