Mississippi Theatre Association

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

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06/09/2026

Mississippi Whole Schools (MWS) is a program of the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and is the state’s only comprehensive statewide arts education program. MWS uses the arts as a vehicle for promoting high-quality instruction and learning for students in all academic disciplines.

If you would like to be considered for contract work and have the time and ability to travel, send your resume and a cover letter to MAC’s Arts Education Director at [email protected].

06/08/2026

Whether you’ve got pages scattered across notebooks or a finished script ready for the spotlight, we want to read your work! 🎭

The Mississippi Theatre Association is now accepting submissions for the 2026–2027 Playwriting Competition.

From powerful dramas to unforgettable comedies, your story could be the next one brought to life onstage.

📅 Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026
💵 Cash prizes awarded
❓More information here: https://mississippitheatre.org/event/playwriting-competition-submissions-open/
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06/03/2026

06/02/2026

✨ Enter a world of magic, mischief, and mayhem! ✨

Stage 2 Est. invites you to experience William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This timeless classic is a perfect evening of theatre for audiences of all ages.

📅 Performances:
• June 5 at 7:00 PM
• June 6 at 7:00 PM
• June 7 at 3:00 PM

📍 McCain Theater
Meridian Community College

🎟 Tickets:
• MCC Students – $5
• Children – $10
• Adults – $15

Whether you're a longtime Shakespeare fan or experiencing this magical story for the first time, you won't want to miss this charming production.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

05/26/2026

Ever had to improv your way through a work presentation? Sew a button mid-crisis?

Theatre teaches us so much more than just what happens on stage.

👇 Tell us:
What’s one unexpected skill theatre taught you that you now use in everyday life?