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."
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Owner, Valley Furniture
"All you have to do is go to MAT's Death by Chocolate fundraiser to see what their relevance is to this community. The event has grown to be one of The Events to attend each year in Havre. Great food, fellowship, theatre, and a great cause gets this event to sell out each year. The support of the event is a reflection of how so many in our area appreciate the top-quality performances that the MAT put on. Thank you MAT for all the hard work, and dedication it takes to keep Theatre, at a high level, alive on the Hi Line."
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Manager,Gary & Leo's IGA
"We are proud to support the MAT Theatre because your group provides a delightful unique form of entertainment that also encourages our local adults and youth to participate in a number of creative ways. In short, your team adds a positive attribute to our community."
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Owner, Bullhook Realty
"My girls love the plays as well as our grandsons. I think MAT really adds to the things available in our community for people to do, both for the actors involved and the audiences that watch. We had some Realtor's up from Billings to teach a few Continuing Education classes and we took them to The Cabaret and they were very impressed that we had such a quality play available in a community of 9,000."
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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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