Secretary, Havre Lions
"My wife and I have enjoyed many of the plays put on by MAT. We find that it is always an enjoyable night out. We have enjoyed their performances presented at our Lions Club Christmas parties and in return, we have enjoyed volunteering to help them at their performances. We greatly enjoy and appreciate everything about MAT."
Independence Bank
"Montana Actors' Theatre is such an important part of our community, perhaps now more than ever as we are just one of many small rural towns facing fewer services. To watch the talented cast members and production staff, from all walks of life, band together as a community to put together a fabulous production in just a matter of weeks is phenomenal. The excitement and anticipation of the audience members gathering together to be entertained gives you a sense of pride in the community we are a part of and makes all the adversities we face just seem to disappear."
Heberly Engineering
"Our local theatre company, MAT, does a great job of promoting local theatre in Havre, MT. They are genuinely interested in recruiting new actors, both adults and children alike. MAT sponsors summer children's theater camp and youth productions, along with offering internship opportunities to college students and recent grads. As Havre doesn't have an abundance of entertainment options, having MAT gives the community a reason to stick around town. And, who knows, a budding actor may come out of Havre some day because of their tutorage.
As a local business, we try to sponsor at least one play per year. We have approximately 30 employees and we typically get a group together to attend the Death by Chocolate production, along with a couple plays each year. We have never been disappointed with any of the productions. Not only is it a great way to promote office bonding outside the normal work environment, but it also helps introduce theatre to someone who may have not taken the opportunity to attend on their own."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."