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The 2009 TNT Annual Conference and Texas AACTFest '09

will take place in Fort Worth, March 18 - 22, 2009, with performances at the William E. Scott Theatre. The conference hotel, where workshops and meal events take place, will be the Hotel Trinity. Hotel information is below. Put the date on your calendar NOW and plan to be part of a stellar event.

This cycle, the TNT Board has suspended the Quad festivals due to economic concerns, and all theatres entered as of October 1st are moving straight to the State Festival. Therefore, TNT will have a larger, more exciting state festival than ever before with twelve entries.

Texas AACTFest '09 Companies

  • Amarillo Little Theatre - Smokey Joe's Cafe by Leiber and Stoller
  • Children And Adults Theatrical Studio (CATS), Lubbock - Leaving Cheyenne by Perry Granger
  • Midland Community Theatre - Half a Lifetime by Stephen Metcalfe
  • Denton Community Theatre - Doubt: A Parable by John Patrick Shanley
  • Theatre Arlington - Lonely Planet by Stephen Dietz
  • Theatre Off The Square - Buried Child by Sam Shepard
  • Weatherford Stage Performers - I Never Saw Another Butterfly by Celeste Raspante
  • Bastrop Opera House - Political Theater by Sorcha Blaine
  • S.T.A.G.E., Inc, Bulverde - 2ACROSS by Jerry Mayer
  • Baytown Little Theater - Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
  • Port Arthur Little Theatre - The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
  • Slightly Off Center Players, Deer Park - TBA

    Information pertaining to performing companies - please click here.

    HOTEL INFORMATION

    Hotel Trinity
    2000 Beach Street, Fort Worth 767103
    Reservations: 817-534-4801 or 1-800-989-3556

    Rates:
    Ask for the Texas Nonprofit Theatres Group Rate.

    $80+tax for King Single
    $84+tax for Queen Doubles
    $100+tax for Executive King Suite
    $104+tax for Executive Queen Suite
    Tax rate is 15%. 1-4 in a room. $5 extra per person for over 4.

    CUT OFF DATE:
    FEBRUARY 23, 2009.

    Amenities:

    * "Cloud 9" pillowtop mattresses
    * Complimentary high speed wired and wireless internet
    * Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
    * In room: Iron, Ironing Board, Coffee maker, Hair dryer, Refrigerator, Microwave
    * Outdoor pool
    * Smoking (if available) and nonsmoking rooms
    * Handicapped rooms (only 2 available - call early)


    The Fourteenth Annual TNT Youth Conference

    June 10 - 14, 2009 at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas

    What is the Annual
    TNT Youth Conference? For a general description, please click HERE.

    The 2009 TNT Youth Conference will feature performances by up to 15 youth companies, workshops, and social events. Applications to perform will be available online in January. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, February 1, 2009. Registration information will be posted online in March or April. You do not have to be a member of a company to register for the TNT Youth Conference. Individuals are welcome.

    HOTEL INFORMATION

    Brenham is a top tourist destination spot with a limited number of hotels and rooms available, so please make your reservations early. We have reserved space at two hotels, listed below. Ask for the Texas Nonprofit Theatres' Group Rate.

    Comfort Suites of Brenham

    2350 S Day Street
    Brenham, TX 77833
    Reservations: 979-421-8100

    Rates: $109+tax for Single King and Queen Doubles. All rooms are suites
    100% Smoke Free Hotel

    CUT OFF DATE:
    Friday, May 15, 2009

    Amenities:
    * Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet
    * Interior Corridors
    * Indoor Heated Pool/Whirlpool/Hot Tub
    * Cable/Satellite TV
    * Computer hook-up
    * Hi-speed Web Service
    * In rooms: Iron, ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, microwave
    * Limited number of Handicap Rooms

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    Holiday Inn Express
    Hotel & Suites


    555 Hwy 290 W,
    Brenham, TX 77833
    Reservations: 979-836-4590

    Rates: $99+tax for double standard and mini suites
    $105+tax for double suites

    CUT OFF DATE:
    Friday, May 27, 2009


    Amenities:
    * Hot Breakfast Buffet
    * Cable/Satellite TV
    * High speed Internet Service
    * Wireless data connection
    * In rooms: Iron, ironing board, hair dryer, coffee maker, mini refrigerator, microwave
    * In Double Suites: all of the above with stove and full size refrigerator
    * Business Center
    * Health & Fitness Center, Sauna, Whirlpool
    * Outdoor pool, hot tub

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    1300 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
    Phone: (817) 731-2238, Fax: (817) 731-2239, E-mail: tnt@texastheatres.org
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