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."
My time with the internship was great. Applying the skills I learned in college while learning great on-the-job skills, learning how to work with kids and getting to try new approaches in KidsMAT makes every time unique and different. I also had a wonderful time directing The Outsiders. It was great getting to work with a challenging, yet relatable script that both the cast and the director enjoyed. This opportunity offers young creators to go and create amazing art and work with wonderful people.
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MAT's internship program provided me with theatre and education experience that very few theatres offer. It was amazing getting to work with kids of all ages while also directing a full length show. Passing the art of theatre on is so important to me and it was so exciting getting to be a part of that every day. KidsMAT really encouraged me to continue working with kids in the arts and really helped me get a feel for what directing and arts education are like. I’m so glad I got to be a part of this program!
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While interning for MAT, I learned how every theatre company does some things differently. It has helped me develop into a more rounded Stage Manager and has helped me in more recent theatre opportunities. I gained a life long friend from the program, and loved every minute of working with the kids and other interns. MAT felt like home, and is something I recommend to anyone looking to work with a great theatre company and expand their skills in teaching and theatre.
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My time as a summer intern at MAT was a challenging, rewarding, and valuable experience. The schedule kept me quite busy, but throughout that time I was able to gain and refine many skills. As interns, our responsibilities included teaching children's theatre camps in communities across north-central Montana, and directing a musical with Havre's junior high and high school youth. I became a better teacher and team player through both experiences, and I gained skills as the vocal coach/director for the musical we produced. That was an excellent way for me to apply my skills from my music degree, and an enjoyable way to give back to the youth of Havre. I recommend this internship for anyone interested in being immersed into directing and children's theatre.
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Rory Everingham has been involved with MAT since she was a wee child. In fact, her first MAT experience was with KidsMAT in Snow White, the very show that they are performing this summer. Rory has experience in acting, tech, and directing. Rory says, "Performing arts have always been a part of my life. It is something I love doing and something I plan to do in the future. I want to share that love and joy with everyone else."
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Samantha Haan is from Lennox, SD and attends Rocky Mountain College in Billings. Samantha has several years of acting, stage combat, and stage management experience. She has participated in many productions at Lennox High School, Olde Towne Theatre, Rocky Mountain College, and Bililngs Studio Theatre.Samantha also constructs hand made puppets. Samantha says "Performing arts don't fit into my life, they are my life. I have always been a performer in my life and I love being able to work with new people to expand my experience."
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The Montana Actor’s Theatre holds a fantastic internship program. Through this, I encountered and augmented several skills that will serve me throughout my entire life and career. This has ultimately helped me in my preparation toward becoming an effective music educator. I am certain that future interns will benefit from this internship as much as I have in the years to come.
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