The Long Center: A Long, Long Road to a Greener Space
This unique, privately funded performing arts center is a testament to adaptive reuse building design and a community's desire to support the arts

Flying High—Fairy Dust Not Required
Taking flight in your next production may be easier and more cost-effective than you think with a little outside help and ingenuity

Bringing in 'da Road Shows. Is it Right for You?
A turn-key solution that just may save your already stressed resources and attract an elusive audience base

Programs for Young Playwrights Aren't Just Kid's Play
Nurturing young talent can bring big returns for the overall development of theatre and commit your organization to play development

Adding Promotional UMPH to Your Tickets
From sponsorships, advertising, coupons and season cross-promotions, maximizing every vacant spot on your tickets could net you big gains

The Barn Dinner Theatre:
The Endurance Race from Heyday to Hear and Now
This 262-seat dinner theatre located in North Carolina has learned the business of adaptation earning it the title of oldest continually operating dinner theatre in America

Shakespeare Festivals: Much Ado About Something
From the outdoor summer scene, to year-round community and educational outreach programs, the Bard's work continues to influence, educate and entertain

What is Your Production Cost-Saving IQ?
Weed out those money-sucking, time-stealing and all-around bad habits that rob your production efficiency

Tommy, Can You HEAR Me?
Champaign Urbana Community Theatre steps up their fundraising game by performing a "Tommy" concert to generate sponsorship dollars to fund their 2009 season

Getting Real with Your Resources
Outsourcing executive recruitment, database management and payroll can save you time, money and liability

The Ins and Outs of Microphones
Microphones are indispensable to ensuring a quality production time after time

Raise Money While Raising Awareness
Integrating fundraising into the buzz you build around your shows

The Road Back to School
Advancing your education to move up the career ladder

Building an Early Connection to the Arts
Clovis Unified School District builds a performing arts center funded by the community and focused on children

Seven Tips for Patron Pleasin’ Service
Re-tooling your box office customer service to retain and build loyal patrons

Shall We Dance? Arts-Education Partnerships
Building collaborative alliances between education and the arts

Putting Your Theatre on the Local Landscape
Make sure your local politicians include you in their economic development plans

Lyric Theatre: Rebuilding the Past to Reach the Future
Nestled in Oklahoma City, this only professional year-round musical theatre stretches itself artistically and in its performance space

Flexible Ticket Selling Tactics in Tough Times
Inventive theatres around the country are looking at alternatives to put more butts in seats

Alternative Fundraising Strategies
See how to flex your fundraising muscle with new approaches to get more donations

Shows that Pack the House without Draining the Budget
Sourcing those productions that fill your seats and your bank account

Love Child: The Relevant Stage Theatre Company
It takes a village, and more specifically the city of San Pedro, to restore arts to their community

Refurbish, Renovate and Remodel Your Theatre
Choosing the right consultant – or deciding to use one at all – is key to getting the most out of your renovation

Taking a Show on the Road – Planning is Key
Determining when you should extend a successful run to a tour

Become a Wizard at Licensing Logistics
See how some theatres make licensing music as easy as strolling down a yellow brick road

In the Mind of a Playwright: Joe DiPietro
Seeing the playwright’s perspective helps you better manage those important relationships

Capital Fundraising Strategies that Raise the Roof
Your step-by-step guide in securing the capital ‘gains’ for your new projects

Avoiding Legal Landmines
Your best legal offense is a good strategic defense and being proactive in getting help

Ending Costuming Chaos
Use these designing, organizing and cleaning tips when creating a wardrobe for the big show

Walnut Street Theatre: A National Treasure
This 200-year-old theatre stays focused on the patron to build the largest subscriber base in the world

Insurance Assurance
Its time to review your policy with professionals that know your business and can keep you out of trouble

Blood Bath: Special Effects that Deserve a 9-1-1 Call
Learn to create real blood and guts special effects like the experts behind “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”

Caring for Actors
Creating positive, working relationships with your actors through collaboration and mutual respect

It Takes a Village
Sold-out performances leads to expansion for the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, a summer repertory company located in the Rockies

Volunteers: Bring in the Big Guns
Tap into the mutually rewarding relationships with professionals that can give your theatre loads of expertise for little or no cost

The Detail Is in the Props!
Getting the right props in the right places at the right cost

SFX: Size Doesn’t Matter
Forget the limitations of a small stage or limited fly space and learn how to make special effects work for you whatever your stage size

Westport Country Playhouse Enters a New Era
Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe work as newly appointed interim co-artistic directors ushering in year-round programming at the Westport Country Playhouse

Crossing the Generational Communication Gap
Navigate any divides in your workplace communication by building on the strengths of all generations

Paths to Lead Roles in Theatre
Chart your course in theatre management by learning what it takes to manage the action behind the scenes

Festivals that Build Your Fan Base
Reach new audiences, grab media attention and be the originator of new works by staging a festival

North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe:
Tiny Theatre – Enormous Heart
Jeff Bushnell and Summer Golden, co-owners of the North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe, bring theatre to those trying to catch a break

Space Invaders
Add to your bottom line by maximizing the use of your space through rental, loaning and co-location of your facility

Extending Your Ticketing Sales Channel
Explore the ways can you make it more convenient for your patrons to purchase tickets anytime, anywhere

The Big Squeeze: Learning to Leverage Your Theatre’s Value
Discover the ways to quantify how your theatre benefits your community

Latino Theatre Company: For the Love of Heritage and Theatre
Jose Luis Valenzuela ushers in a new era of Chicano Theatre in the newly renovated Los Angeles Theatre Center

Superior Box Office Service
Anticipate your patron’s needs to give them an unforgettable customer-centric experience

What You Need to Know Before You Rent Space
Understand, negotiate and make sure you are clear on the rental agreement before you sign on the dotted line

The Higher Education Theatre Pedigree
Matching your needs with the right candidate credentials for your theatre

The Rise of the Athens Theatre
Restoration of a closed down theatre invigorates the Arts in this Central Florida town

Databases: Turning Data to Dollars
Successfully ‘mine’ your database for lucrative segments and marketing opportunities

Getting the Grant without the Grief
What it takes to find, apply for and win grants

Mounting the Premiere
The perils and joys of bringing new works to life on your stage

A Family Affair: The Prather Entertainment Group
From its dinner theatre roots, this theatre family grows up and diversifies its business

Tricks of the Trade: What Really Works in Your Theatre?
A dozen ideas your can put into practice for the new year

The Master Plan: Safety First
Play it safe with your staff, actors, volunteers and audience with a safety roadmap

Sourcing New Works with a Familiar Feel
Building attendance with down-home shows to which a different audience can relate

Vigilance Pays Off: Penumbra Theatre
Founder & Artistic Director Lou Bellamy shares his journey into artistic acclaim and financial stability

Turn Around Your Casting Conundrums
Overcoming generational differences and geographical limitations to find the right talent combination

From Headache to Showcase: Doudna Fine Arts Center
When to bring in a hired gun for your theatre and how to get the most of external guidance

Fundraising’s Best Side Kick? Your Box Office
Learn how to ask for donations when your patron already has his or her billfold open

The Final Frontier
How the Off Square Theatre Company and Center for the Arts in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, finally tamed the wild West

Theatre Flooring: It’s Not Just for Standing On
Sourcing, selecting and maintaining your theatre’s flooring

Consultants: An Insider’s Guide to Getting Outside Help
When to bring in a hired gun for your theatre and how to get the most of external guidance

The Theatre of Politics
Learning how to play politics to better position your theatre for public funding

The MacDowell Colony: An Oasis for the Artistic Soul
For 100 years, this secluded, wooded sanctuary has promoted artistic camaraderie and project completion

What Theatres Need to Know About Critics
Developing positive and sustaining working relationships in spite of a love-hate working relationship

Costume Troubleshooting: Stopping the Train Wreck
Never let wardrobe malfunctions derail your show with this advice from the experts

Drawing Up the Perfect Season—Without Red Ink
Learn how theatres across the country pick plays and musicals

How to Find a Partner for Frankenstein’s Monster
The Coterie Theatre forms community-enriching partnerships in
Kansas City, Missouri

Setting the Stage for Automation
How to make the mechanics of staging automation work for your theatre

The La Costa Theatre Company’s Spunky Start-Up
See how early success may actually be detrimental to this new Windy City theatre company

Welcoming Patrons with Disabilities into Your Theatre
How your compliance with the ADA law can lead to a new audience development strategy

Just Do It – Arts On Real
The real struggles of a man to create his very own theatrical niche in Austin, Texas

Stepladder to Success: Laguna Playhouse
Witness the dramatic transformation from an amateur to a professional regional theatre

All the World’s a Stage - International Programs
Learn how to broaden the horizons of your theatre, artists and audiences

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Develops Formula for National Success
Capitalizing on destination marketing for continued success in an out-of-the-way location

Rural Tennessee Theatre Uses Homegrown Resources
Cumberland County Playhouse is a volunteer magnet that works with the grain to attract talent and produce quality
theatre in a small town

How to Build a More Effective Board
No longer just a way to get donations or a way to reward friends, boards must now be the stewards of the theatre’s
leadership and fiscal well-being

Theatre Pros Enrich Student Learning
A look at how working professionals are helping students transition into the real world of theatre

Theatres Spark Revival of Blighted D.C. Neighborhoods
From urban decay to commercial vitality, see how theatres drove a city transformation

How to Land Corporate Sponsors and Maximize Your Benefits
Break out of your old fundraising habits and give corporations what they will pay for

Recipe for Success: Swamp Gravy
Using live theatre to soothe racism while reviving a Southern community to its proper stature

Special Issue: BIZBOOK 2006

How Secure Is Your Box Office Inside and Out?
A reality check on things you should be doing to safeguard your ticketing and cash management on the Internet and in your box office

Taking the Academic Route Into Theatre Administration
Advancing your formal education in theatre business gives you a different perspective and could open new doors of opportunity

Theatre Consultants:
How to Work Together Harmoniously to Get Your Project Done Right the First Time
Getting the expert guidance to help you take on your construction, acoustic, lighting or multimedia projects successfully

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Universities Offering Theatre Management Architects/Consultants
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Theatre Business 101 – Where the Patron is Priority One
Get an inside look at how the New Theatre Restaurant earned ‘the best dinner theatre operation in the country’ accolades from the Wall Street Journal

Visual Impact
The name is the game for the Kansas City Rep’s transformation to clarify who they are, where they are located and the caliber of performances

In the Case of Insurance—
Don’t Be Under-covered
Demystify the ins and outs of coverage for your theatre, your staff and you

Unconventional Theatre Spaces
From Broadway to rural America, see how enterprising theatre companies find spaces in all the unique places

Kansas City Rep’s Branding Campaign Opens Door to Wider Audience
The name is the game for the Kansas City Rep’s transformation to clarify who they are, where they are located and the caliber of performances

A Marriage of Convenience
A balancing act of different visions comes together as a merger of minds and location

Tuscon Theatre Builds Vertically, Without Raising the Roof
See how the entrepreneurial drive for survival and success makes for a thriving and unique melodrama theatre.

Fundraising: Advice from the Trenches
Supercharge your fundraising and grant development programs with new ideas, strategies and a little inspiration.

Children’s Theatre: Partnership Fills Growing Demand for Plays for Young Audiences
Snag younger audiences with shows that are road-tested and won’t break the bank.

Theatre Village Blends Vision, Technology and Commerce
In building a permanent home, the La Jolla Playhouse sought to create a haven for actors and writers and to tap the financial potential of an on-site restaurant

Risky Business: Small Theatre Group Invests in Permanent Home
Tucson-based Beowulf Alley Theatre Company considers all angles before choosing to renovate a former fitness equipment showroom in the downtown area

Actors As Equity
Expanding the use of your actors may benefit your bottom line and be the perfect public relations mouth piece

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