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I am so excited about SETC Last week. Mississippi theatre was everywhere representing Mississippi. I find it refreshing not to be at the last of someone's national list. Mississippi is flying with talent. For instance Starkville Community Theatre, whose cast was named one of the two best productions and will advance to American Association of Community Theatres (AACT). Their production of "Catfish Moon" was excellent. Congratulations to SCT not just for their award winning production, but for their talent as well.

Another group shining for the state was the Actor's playhouse which took home the best ensemle award for their production of "RENT". The cast and crew were energetic and marvelous.

Also, Laurel Christian took home 2 allstar cast members with their David Ives piece, "It's all in the timing."

This is why we need to promote Mississippi theatre. We have so much talent all through the state. These groups represented us and did marvelous, but there are others out there with a great deal of talent as well. Mississippi is forever moving forward and shedding light on other states. We have talent, let's go support them.