Mississippi Theatre Association

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

The 2026-2027 Playwriting Competition is now accepting submissions! From powerful drama to clever comedy, your words could be the next story brought to life on stage.
📅 Deadline: October 1, 2026
💵 Cash prizes awarded

👉 Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/mstheatre/mta-playwriting-festival
Handbook:https://mississippitheatre.org/.../09/2025-MTA-Handbook.pdf

No Out-of-State Entries will be accepted at this time. Mississippi entries only.
Questions?

Contact:
– Greg Thorn (Youth Division): [email protected]
– Cayson Miles (Adult Division): [email protected]

08/26/2026

Planning your fall calendar or looking for your next theatre adventure?

The MTA Fall Workshop is coming to the The MAX in Meridian, MS, on September 25 & 26, and it’s the perfect way to fill those dates with creativity, learning, and connection. Take a look at our jam packed schedule! Geared towards adults 18+!

Register here:
https://mississippitheatre.ludus.com/index.php

08/25/2026

We’re grateful to once again receive support from the Mississippi Arts Commission!

This grant helps MTA continue connecting theatre artists, educators, students, and organizations from across Mississippi through festivals, educational opportunities, and statewide programming.

Thank you to the Arts Commission for supporting MTA and helping theatre continue to grow across our state. We’re proud to be Mississippi’s Theatre Connection!

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our North, Central, and South Socials!

Across all three events, we had close to 20 Mississippi theatre organizations represented! We loved getting the chance to connect, catch up, and celebrate the incredible theatre community we have across our state.

Thank you for continuing to help make Mississippi theatre stronger, together!

08/21/2026

Tomorrow!

✨ North Social
✨ Central Social
✨ South Social

Choose the location closest to you, or the furthest! We don’t care which one you pick, as long as you’re there!

Anyone and everyone is welcome! Come meet some of the incredible people who make MTA happen and learn a little more about the magic behind why .
We can’t wait to see you!