Gender Parity the English Way
How one small London theatre has rallied the big ones to recognize and address the gender gap on U.K. stages.
Category Archives: Strategies
A column dedicated to innovative approaches to theatre-related challenges both artistic and administrative.
Where the Show Begins in the Lobby
Some theatres are finding ways to coach audiences into the world of the play before the curtain ever goes up.
A Room of One's Own, Shared With Others
The Writer’s Army creates low-cost, distraction-free writing spaces, coffee included (but snacks extra). Could this model catch on?
Yale Rep’s Binger Center: Where Plays Get a Commission, and a Commitment
Many new-play programs pay for plays get written and developed. How about one that sets aside money for future productions?
Boston’s Theatre Offensive Returns To Its Roots
Eliza Bent on Theatre Offensive’s relevance makeover.
How One Theatre Utilizes Social Groups To Energize The House
Clubbed Thumb in New York City uses “social captains” to get targeted audiences to come to shows.
Seattle’s TeenTix Draws Teens Into Theatre
In Seattle, TeenTix has worked out a simple and efficient strategy to turn teens into active patrons of the arts.
We’re All in This Together, Right?
How Kansas City Actors Theatre uses a collective ethos to keep its actors and audiences happy
How To Remember: Garrett Ayers Teaches Memorization Techniques
In order to help actors memorize their lines, Garrett Ayers conducted research and came up with techniques that are now being applied across the country.
The American Theatre Archive Project Aims to Preserve Theatrical Records, Create Archival Plan
No file left behind: Project calls for theatres, theatre companies to archive and preserve their past documents for the future.
