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Charitable Planned Giving Gifts of Assets and Bequests

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Charitable Planned Giving Gifts of Assets and Bequests Gifts of Financial Assets at Any Time There are several ways to contribute to the continued success and growth of the Mass Arts Center. Gifts of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, IRAs, cash, or other financial assets are impactful ways to support our mission of bringing the arts to life in our community.   Examples include:   Stocks & Mutual Funds Gifts of appreciated securities, such as mutual funds or stocks, directly to a nonprofit organization may help you avoid capital gains tax and net investment tax.   IRA   If you are 70 ½ or older, More info…

AUDITION NOTICE: Legally Blonde Jr.: The Musical

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AUDITION NOTICE: Legally Blonde Jr.: The Musical The Mass Arts Center proudly announces auditions for Legally Blonde Jr. Directed & Choreographed by: Dori Bryan-PloyerMusic Directed by: Esther ZabinskiStage Managed by: Maggie Ault WHERE: The Mass Arts Center888 South Main StreetMansfield MA 02048 WHEN: Sat Jan. 18: 2:00-5:00 Preliminary AuditionsSun Jan 19: 5:00-8:00 Callbacks (5:00-6:00 Dance Audition: Dress for Movement.)6:00-8:00 (Readings and song selections from the show.) WHO: Seeking singers/dancers/actors ages 10-18. HOW: By appointment. Contact Production Stage Manager, Maggie Ault at legally-blonde-jr@massartscenter.org to book your audition time. WHAT: Please prepare 32-64 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song, in the More info…

VIDEO: Prima ballerina – Gala promo

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VIDEO: Art’s Unbreakable Bond: The Power of Memory and Dance at the Mass Arts Center Gala As the Mass Arts Center’s annual Gatsby Gala nears, celebrating the magic of the arts, let’s embrace a moment of reflection. Picture a heartwarming scene: a former prima ballerina, now in the twilight of her memory due to Alzheimer’s, reconnects with her past through the strains of a beloved ballet. This moment, a poignant reminder of art’s power to transcend time and ailment, became a viral sensation. It beautifully illustrates art’s capacity to awaken dormant memories and stir the soul. As we prepare for the Gala, More info…

2021-2022 DASH Awards

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2021-2022 DASH Awards The Mass Arts Center’s Megan Laliberte won for Best Stage Management (Play) for Blithe Spirit, and Kenneth Butler won for Best Set Design (Play) for Blithe Spirit, in the 2021-2022 DASH Awards. The Mass Arts Center received 10 Distinguished Awards and Special Recognition (DASH) nominations from the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatre the 2021-2022 DASH Awards. All categories and nominations are shown below, or visit the EMACT website. 2021-2022 DASH NOMINEES & WINNERS SUPPORTING PERFORMER FEMALE-IDENTIFYING ROLE (PLAY) Kathleen Larson Day, Our Town – Eventide Theatre Company Sue Gilbert, Morning’s At Seven – Quannapowitt Players Hannah Schuurman, Translations  – Marblehead Little Theatre Rachael More info…