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From the Management
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Last post by shakespeare
on Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:17 pm
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All Opinions Matter Although May Not Be Shared by DramaBiz
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Last post by bisgup
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:09 am
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All Opinions Matter Although May Not Be Shared by DramaBiz
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Box Office Software
What questions do you have about box office software?
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Last post by EtexyPymnbymn
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:33 am
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Box Office Software
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Integrated Software
Discuss your experiences using integrated software or visit the case studies on our home page - 37 Topics
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Last post by ShakhtarrDon
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 2:01 pm
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Integrated Software
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Online Box Office Software
Talk about the perils and triumphs of taking your box office online - 35 Topics
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Last post by ShakhtarrDon
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:45 am
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Online Box Office Software
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Selling More Subscriptions
From pricing to promotion, discuss how to sell more subscriptions - 72 Topics
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Last post by ShakhtarrDon
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:23 pm
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Selling More Subscriptions
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- FOR SALE
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Sets, Scenery & Props
For theatres only--Post your items for sale or rent. - 264 Topics
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Last post by beverly_sims
on Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:54 pm
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Sets, Scenery & Props
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FOR RENT
For theatres only--sets, costumes, space and other items for rent - 21 Topics
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Last post by WessulaIntatt
on Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:29 am
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FOR RENT
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Costumes, Wigs
For theatres only--post your costumes and wigs for sale - 39 Topics
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Last post by BenWilowz
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:08 am
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Costumes, Wigs
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Corporate Sponsorships
Discuss ways to secure more money from corporate sponsors - 25 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:21 am
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Corporate Sponsorships
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Grant Writing
What does it take to get the grant without the grief? - 15 Topics
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Last post by BenWilowz
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:05 pm
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Grant Writing
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Leveraging Your Theatre's Value
How do you 'sell' your theatre's worth to local politicians? - 31 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:23 am
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Leveraging Your Theatre's Value
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Public Relations
Share Ideas and Tips to Strengthen Your Theatre's Image and Awareness - 19 Topics
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Last post by Prealliar
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:36 pm
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Public Relations
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Web Essentials
Interact with Web veteran Autumn Brown on ways to improve your Web site traffic. - 19 Topics
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Last post by breapleassutt
on Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:04 am
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Web Essentials
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Direct Response Marketing
Ask marketing/pr pro Janet Bailey your questions about direct mail and e-marketing. - 22 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:26 am
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Direct Response Marketing
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Pitching the Media
Share how you work with the media to get the best coverage. - 14 Topics
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Last post by BenWilowz
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:42 am
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Pitching the Media
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Marketing Collaboration
Talk about your marketing collaboration ideas or pose questions to theatre marketing expert, Janet Bailey - 6 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:28 am
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Marketing Collaboration
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Research
Discussion of Research Tactics Used in Theatre
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Last post by breapleassutt
on Sat Jul 18, 2009 9:40 am
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Research
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Audience Segmentation
How can you slice 'n dice your audience to market smarter - 15 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:32 am
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Audience Segmentation
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Working with Critics
Everyone's a critic and how you work with them may make or break your theatre--discuss innovative ways you can work with critics. - 14 Topics
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Last post by yindalik
on Wed Jul 29, 2009 11:34 am
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Working with Critics
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Press Kits
Chat with marketing expert Janet Bailey for advice on getting your press kit noticed - 15 Topics
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Last post by Tooncrown
on Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:09 am
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Press Kits
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Social Networking Media
How do you get the word out via MySpace, YouTube, etc.? - 27 Topics
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Last post by BenWilowz
on Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:51 am
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Social Networking Media
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E-mail Marketing
Cover the essentials of e-mail marketing - 0 Topics
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E-mail Marketing
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- SHOWS AND PRODUCTIONS
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Drawing up the Perfect Season
How do artistic directors choose the right productions without the RED ink - 2 Topics
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Last post by beverly_sims
on Sun Jun 07, 2009 5:23 am
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Drawing up the Perfect Season
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Multimedia Use in Live Theatre
Share ideas or ask questions on using multimedia in your next production. - 1 Topics
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Last post by JoelDorr
on Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:54 pm
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Multimedia Use in Live Theatre
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Rewriting The Play Until It Is Perfect
Reveal your secrets for getting the play rewritten until it is right. - 3 Topics
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Last post by Jim_L
on Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:53 am
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Rewriting The Play Until It Is Perfect
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Staging Automation
Setting the stage to make automation work for your theatre - 2 Topics
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Last post by shakespeare
on Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:16 am
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Staging Automation
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Page-to-Stage Programs
Discuss the different ways to bring new works to stage. - 13 Topics
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Last post by fellpycle
on Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:05 pm
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Page-to-Stage Programs
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Digital Scenery
Connect with other considering or using digital scenery - 1 Topics
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Last post by allthatjessie
on Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:06 pm
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Digital Scenery
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Computer-enhanced Music
How does computer-aided music affect theatre? - 4 Topics
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Last post by ragoFalp
on Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:54 am
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Computer-enhanced Music
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Sources for Plays and Musicals
Where else can you find plays and musicals? - 3 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Tue May 26, 2009 3:23 am
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Sources for Plays and Musicals
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Scenic Backdrops
Chat about your backdrop needs - 4 Topics
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Last post by KristopherClement
on Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:23 pm
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Scenic Backdrops
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Costuming/Ending Costume Chaos
Chat about costume design, organization and cleaning - 2 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:06 am
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Costuming/Ending Costume Chaos
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Lighting and Lighting Control
Cover the newest trends including LEDs, automation or moving lights and how to control it. - 3 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:32 am
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Lighting and Lighting Control
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Theatre Flooring--It's Not Just for Standing on
Post your questions about flooring here. - 4 Topics
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Last post by KristopherClement
on Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:35 am
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Theatre Flooring--It's Not Just for Standing on
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Seating and Staging
Are your sightlines and seats a distraction to your audience? - 3 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Fri Jul 17, 2009 4:45 am
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Seating and Staging
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Sourcing New Works
Talk up what regional works work on your stage - 2 Topics
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Last post by Tooncrown
on Mon Aug 03, 2009 2:21 am
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Sourcing New Works
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Special Effects
Ask your quesitons about mastering special effects. - 1 Topics
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Last post by TerneyDerney
on Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:40 pm
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Special Effects
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Rigging
Have questions about rigging? Pose your question here. - 4 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:32 am
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Rigging
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Going Green
What are you doing to be eco-friendly with your productions? - 1 Topics
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Last post by melisa
on Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:16 am
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Going Green
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Making SFX Work in Small Spaces
Forget the limitations of a small stage or limited fly space and learn how to make special effects work on any sized stage - 3 Topics
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Last post by beverly_sims
on Sat Aug 08, 2009 3:45 pm
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Making SFX Work in Small Spaces
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FX Blood Effects
Discuss the special effects for "The Lieutenant of Inishmore" - 0 Topics
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FX Blood Effects
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Volunteers
General discussion on attracting, compensating and retaining volunteers - 3 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:49 pm
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Volunteers
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Americans With Disabilities Act
Discuss ways to turn compliance with a law into an audience development strategy - 2 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:49 pm
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Americans With Disabilities Act
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The Coterie Theatre Partnerships
Forming community-enriching relationships - 2 Topics
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Last post by myastar
on Tue Apr 10, 2007 10:20 am
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The Coterie Theatre Partnerships
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Disappearing Act
Weigh in on the benefits of resident acting companies. - 1 Topics
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Last post by Janet
on Thu May 11, 2006 7:39 am
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Disappearing Act
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Insurance Coverage
Post your questions on insurance--from policies to coverage. - 1 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Sun Aug 09, 2009 1:12 pm
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Insurance Coverage
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Build Your Board
Talk about ways to make your board more effective - 1 Topics
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Last post by martimomo
on Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:58 pm
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Build Your Board
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Theatre Professionals Enriching Student Learning
Cover how working pros help students prepare for the real world of theatre - 6 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Sat Aug 08, 2009 1:23 am
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Theatre Professionals Enriching Student Learning
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Technology
What technology quandries are you in? Pose your questions here. - 3 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:06 am
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Technology
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Theatre Safety Programs
Chat up making safety first for your theatre, staff and patrons. - 3 Topics
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Last post by beverly_sims
on Fri Aug 07, 2009 4:59 pm
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Theatre Safety Programs
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Renaissance Generation
Talk about reaching the next generation of theatre. - 3 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:41 pm
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Renaissance Generation
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Actor Relations
How do you build positive, nurturing relationships with your actors? - 0 Topics
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Actor Relations
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'How Theatre Failed America' - Mike Daisey Interview
Post comments and questions regarding Mike Daisey's interview with DramaBiz Magazine - 2 Topics
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Last post by beverly_sims
on Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:48 am
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'How Theatre Failed America' - Mike Daisey Interview
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Gaslight Theatre-Tuscon
Tips on Business Diversification - 22 Topics
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Last post by PresidentP
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 7:30 am
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Gaslight Theatre-Tuscon
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La Jolla Playhouse
Moderator: Moderator Team - 2 Topics
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Last post by KristopherClement
on Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:23 pm
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La Jolla Playhouse
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Kansas City Rep's Repositioning
Discuss the pros/cons of re-branding your theatre. - 1 Topics
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Last post by JimiJa
on Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:29 pm
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Kansas City Rep's Repositioning
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Discuss the Oregon Shakespeare Festival or destination marketing - 2 Topics
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Last post by KristopherClement
on Fri Jun 05, 2009 5:23 pm
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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Arts On Real
Ask specific questions about the start-up of Arts On Real or discuss other issues related to starting your own theatre company
Moderator: yelavich - 36 Topics
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Last post by gregory
on Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:37 pm
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Arts On Real
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Boulder Dinner Theatre
Moderator: Moderator Team - 1 Topics
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Last post by stpaulsteve
on Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:11 pm
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Boulder Dinner Theatre
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La Costa Theatre Start-up
Talk about how this Windy City's early success may lead to a permanent place - 4 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:28 am
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La Costa Theatre Start-up
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Beowulf Alley Theatre-Tucson
Read/Post questions to Stephen Elton on his theatre start-up
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:51 am
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Beowulf Alley Theatre-Tucson
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MacDowell Colony
Want to learn more about the MacDowell Colony? Post your questions here. - 3 Topics
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Last post by Tooncrown
on Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:58 pm
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MacDowell Colony
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Athens Theatre - DeLand, Florida
Pose questions on the funding and restoration of the Athens Theatre - 1 Topics
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Last post by shakespeare
on Sun Feb 03, 2008 8:51 pm
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Athens Theatre - DeLand, Florida
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North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe
Tiny theatre doing big-hearted things. Profiled in March, 2008. - 2 Topics
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Last post by jfbushnell
on Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:31 am
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North Park Vaudeville and Candy Shoppe
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Rocky Mountain Repertory
Post your comments and questions about the Rocjy Mountain Repertory Theatre - 7 Topics
- 7 Posts
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:32 am
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Rocky Mountain Repertory
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Walnut Street Theatre
Discuss how this 200 year-old theatre stays focused on the patron to build the largest subscription base in the world - 1 Topics
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Last post by shakespeare
on Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:54 pm
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Walnut Street Theatre
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Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City
Professional, year-round musical theatre - 0 Topics
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Lyric Theatre, Oklahoma City
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Clovis Unified School District
New multi-use facility for Clovis campus - 0 Topics
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Clovis Unified School District
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Champaign Urbana Theatre Company
Community theatre does fundraising concert - 0 Topics
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Champaign Urbana Theatre Company
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From Readers
Emails or letters recieved about DramaBiz Magazine - 9201 Topics
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Last post by Barbadosusa
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 9:22 am
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From Readers
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Topics You Want to Discuss
Feel free to have an open discussion on theatre-related topics - 43 Topics
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Last post by Barbadosusa
on Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:16 am
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Topics You Want to Discuss
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International Theatrical Programs
All the World's a Stage and discuss here how to broaden your theatrical horizons - 29 Topics
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Last post by gregory
on Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:17 am
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International Theatrical Programs
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Theatre Industry Suppliers
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:41 pm
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Theatre Industry Suppliers
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Community Theatre: Michael H. Arve's LAST WORD
Continue the discussion on the role community theatre plays in a national scope - 4 Topics
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Last post by audrysimpkins
on Wed Jun 03, 2009 6:12 pm
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Community Theatre: Michael H. Arve's LAST WORD
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High School Theatre: Kerry Bunker's Last Word
Want to respond to Kerry Bunker's Last Word? Write your comments here - 1 Topics
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Last post by jodole
on Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:01 am
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High School Theatre: Kerry Bunker's Last Word
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Preserving Scenic History by Richard L. Arnold
Post your comments here on saving the NIU Lyric Opera of Chicago Historic Scenic Collection. Your comments will be shared with dean and president of NIU. - 8 Topics
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Last post by shakespeare
on Sun Jul 15, 2007 7:24 am
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Preserving Scenic History by Richard L. Arnold
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Sharing Databases by Arthur Middleton Hughes
What are your thoughts about creating a national theatrical database? - 1 Topics
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Last post by splendid1
on Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:11 pm
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Sharing Databases by Arthur Middleton Hughes
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Theory vs. Practice: Constance DeVeraux, PhD
Post in this ongoing practice vs. theory debate - 2 Topics
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Last post by birdease
on Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:36 pm
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Theory vs. Practice: Constance DeVeraux, PhD
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