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Notes from the box office, the rehearsal room and the front of house - written for the people who put on the show.

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Engaging Stakeholders: A Drama Teacher's Guide to Parent and Community Support

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Engaging Stakeholders: A Drama Teacher's Guide to Parent and Community Support

Create connections and gain community support to present a united front to your school's administration when advocating for the arts.

Honoring Derek Walcott: A Caribbean Visionary's Lasting Impact on Arts and Literature

Plays

Honoring Derek Walcott: A Caribbean Visionary's Lasting Impact on Arts and Literature

We’re celebrating Derek Walcott, world-renowned poet, playwright, and visionary, and his profound impact on Caribbean arts and literature.

5 Ways for Drama Teachers to Develop More Support from Your School's Administration

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5 Ways for Drama Teachers to Develop More Support from Your School's Administration

Discover ways to develop more support from your school’s administration to create the best possible showcases for years to come.

Mastering Audition Planning: A Director’s Guide to Casting

production

Mastering Audition Planning: A Director’s Guide to Casting

Explore the many ways you can master your audition and casting processes and focus on what matters: creating great art with great people.

How to Create Meaningful Theatrical Experience in Any Space

Patron Engagement

How to Create Meaningful Theatrical Experience in Any Space

Explore nontraditional theatre spaces to consider for your next showcase, as well as ways to create meaningful experiences for your patrons.

10 Proven Social Media Strategies for Theatres

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10 Proven Social Media Strategies for Theatres

Social media allows us to connect, share, and generate revenue. Explore a few of the strategies you should enact for your theatre.

Understanding and Implementing Effective Pricing Strategies

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Understanding and Implementing Effective Pricing Strategies

Explore key elements to consider when pricing your tickets, as well as some effective pricing strategies to enact during the process.

Collecting Actionable Insights: Designing Theatre Surveys That Matter

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Collecting Actionable Insights: Designing Theatre Surveys That Matter

Explore the benefits of theatre surveys, along with who, when, and what to ask, actionable goals to strive for, and insights you can gather.

Ross Rocks Chicago! Angelica Ross’ Journey to Broadway and Beyond

Celebrations & Themes

Ross Rocks Chicago! Angelica Ross’ Journey to Broadway and Beyond

From humble beginnings to Broadway, Angelica Ross embodies resilience, talent, and inclusivity. Explore her groundbreaking roles and advocacy.