Seth Godin to Speak at the 2012 TCG National Conference: Model the Movement

Join us in Boston from June 21 to 23 for our 2012 National Conference: Model the Movement as we share, measure and adapt the models already making a difference, and move 'shovel-ready' ideas into action. What big idea are you ready to share and put into practice? Click here to learn more, including information about plenary speakers like Seth Godin, Howard Shalwitz and DJ Spooky.

TCG Announces Audience (R)Evolution Program

Audience (R)Evolution is a multi-year program designed by TCG and funded the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to study, promote and support successful audience engagement models across the country. Audience (R)Evolution will include four components unfolding over three years to achieve these goals: research and assessment, a convening, grant-making and widespread dissemination of audience engagement models that work. Click here to learn more.

2011 Education Survey Launches

TCG is now inviting Member Theatres to complete the 2011 Education Survey. The results of the surveys are featured each year in the annual Education Centerpiece. Participating theatres will have access to customized reports about field-wide demographics, staffing, programming and more. Click here to submit your survey by Friday, April 20th, 2012.

John Malkovich Gives World Theatre Day 2012 International Message

TCG and the International Theatre Institute are pleased to share award-winning actor, director and producer John Malkovich's World Theatre Day 2012 International Message. Theatres, individual artists, institutions and audiences are invited to share this message to celebrate the 50th annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2012. There are many other ways to participate, including the Generations Without Borders essay series, the I AM THEATRE video campaign and our interactive World Theatre Day 2012 map.

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 Luis Valdez? 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.

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