TCG/ITI-US World Theatre Day 2012

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), which serves as the US Center of the International Theatre Institute (ITI-US), invites all theatres, individual artists, institutions and audiences to celebrate the 50th annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2012. There are many ways to participate, including the Generations Without Borders essay contest, the SHINSAI: Theaters for Japan event and our interactive World Theatre Day 2012 map.

Breakout Session Proposals for 2012 TCG National Conference: Model the Movement

TCG is accepting breakout session proposals now through February 20 for the 2012 National Conference: Model the Movement. How can we better share, measure and adapt the models already making a difference? And how can we move ‘shovel-ready’ ideas effectively into action? What big idea are you ready to share and put into practice? Click here to learn more and submit your proposal.

TCG Extends Fiscal Survey 2011 Deadline

The TCG Fiscal Survey 2011 deadline is now extended for member theatres through February 24. Participating theatres gain access to online reporting tools for budget group analyses, theatre to theatre comparisons, income to expense ratios for other regions and much more. The data gathered also becomes the basis for Theatre Facts, TCG’s annual in-depth industry report. Click here to participate and join the theatres helping to provide an accurate, representative picture of the field.

New Research: Theatre Facts 2010 and Taking Your Fiscal Pulse—Fall 2011

According to Theatre Facts 2010, not-for-profit theatres contributed nearly $1.9 billion to the U.S. economy and attracted 31 million attendees. Theatre Facts, now in its 31st edition, is the only in-depth report that examines the attendance, performance and overall fiscal state of the not-for-profit professional theatre industry. A more current snapshot is provided by Taking Your Fiscal Pulse—Fall 2011, a report based on a recent 10-minute survey conducted in collaboration with the Association of Performing Arts Service Organizations (APASO). Learn more about TCG’s Tools and Research here.

I AM THEATRE…YOU ARE THEATRE…WE ARE THEATRE!

Have you seen the latest I AM THEATRE video featuring Sunil Vishnu K? I AM THEATRE spotlights the stories of theatre practitioners, in their own words. We've only begun with 50 individuals in the hopes their videos will inspire you to share your own unique experiences in theatre. Now is the time to stand up and be heard, to represent the communities you live in and the work you believe in, and to record your own stories so the world can hear you say: I AM THEATRE. You can find out more about how to submit your video here. If you're planning to be in New York, let us know as we’ll have opportunities for you to videotape your story in our office. Please contact Ruth Eglsaer if you're interested!

Please take a moment to sign up for TCG mobile alerts. We will keep you in the know with updates on TCG news, events and more! You may opt out at any time directly from your phone. We will never sell or share your information with other parties.