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."
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."
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."
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."
Managing Editor, Havre Daily News
"In the two decades it has been producing performances in the area, Montana Actors' Theatre has become a substantial factor in the area, offering both the opportunity for thespians to act, write, direct and produce dramas, but also a regular and always-expanding opportunity for entertainment and cultural exposure to people in the area."
Owners, Dairy Queen of Havre
"MAT is special to the Hi Line of Montana. Where else can you find inexpensive live entertainment in a small community like this? We have always been a big supporter of Kids MAT. We see the result in the positive influence on the children involved. We have also been frequent attendees of various performances of MAT over the years. Not every community is as lucky to have such a dedicated and talented group as MAT. The proof is in attending any performance, listen and watch the magic of live performance on the audience as well as the wide variety of performers from our own and talented community! Keep it up MAT!"