Join us for Festival 58
January 18-24, 2026
Rochester, MN

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See a Region 5 Production

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Welcome to The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
Region 5!

For over 50 years, KCACTF has supported and celebrated all things theatre at colleges and universities across the country. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or theatre artist in our region, we welcome you to explore the website and learn more about what KCACTF has to offer. Joining our mailing list by filling out the form at the bottom of this page is the best way to get up-to-date announcements about festival programs and opportunities.

If you are new to KCACTF, we invite you to join us! Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have, and we'd be happy to discuss ways for you to begin your participation. 

Welcome to Region 5!

Emily Cherry Oliver & Lindsey Duoos Williams
Region 5 Co-Chairs

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Consider Donating to Support KCACTF

Please consider a donation to help support the students of the region so they can experience all that this festival has to offer! We strive to keep production and festival registration costs affordable. With rising costs, it is becoming increasingly difficult to continue to produce a robust and vibrant festival. Your donation would help support respondent travel reimbursement, hotel and meal costs for festival guest artists, venue rental, and venue staff labor costs. KCACTF is a volunteer organization, and the leadership of the festival donates their time and talent without compensation. You may enter a small dollar donation using the link below. If you are interested in a large dollar donation, please contact Lindsey Williams at [email protected]. 

Donate to Region 5

Please consider a donation to help support the festival.

Donate

Production Registration is open for Festival 58

Associate Productions In-Person Response $300
Participating Productions In-Person Response $400
Associate Productions - Virtual Response $50
Participating Productions - Virtual Response $75

Production Registration