Theatre Membership
BENEFITS
CONFERENCES PROVIDE PEER INTERCHANGE
- Invitations to annual TCG National Conference
- Invitations to other TCG conferences, forums and workshops on artistic, administrative and governance issues
- Invitations to participate in series of moderated peer-group teleconferences for marketing and development directors, education directors, advocacy liaisons and other senior staff
GRANTS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Eligibility to apply for all TCG grant programs (subject to each program's specific eligibility requirements), including New Generations Program, TCG/International Theatre Institute Travel Grants and Observerships
- Access to limited travel subsidies for selected TCG-sponsored conferences, seminars and workshops based on geographic location and need
RESEARCH & INFORMATION PROVIDE ESSENTIAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS
- Access to monthly TCG Bulletin online, containing management, governance, legislative and funding news, plus a field letter from TCG's executive director and occasional topical Centerpieces
- Eligibility to participate in annual TCG Fiscal Survey, a comprehensive study of finances and production activity of the not-for-profit professional theatre
- Free access to online Fiscal Survey data and reporting tool for participants
- Eligibility to participate in annual Salary Survey
- Free copy of Salary Survey report to participants
- Eligibility to participate periodic Snapshot Surveys on timely management and governance issues, plus free copy of all Snapshot reports
- Access to research and advisory services on issues of concern, including TCG's data bank of financial and statistical information, and national mailing list
ADVOCACY ALLOWS YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD IN WASHINGTON
- Special emails of timely "Action Alerts" on major issues requiring grassroots action
- Representation by the American Arts Alliance, the Washington-based advocacy consortium co-founded by TCG to represent the performing arts at the federal level
- Participation in TCG's grassroots public action network providing information and guidance on local advocacy efforts aimed at federal issues
- Access to legislative and regulatory information
LISTINGS & ADVERTISING GIVE YOU NATIONAL VISIBILITY
- Free monthly schedule listings in American Theatre magazine and in annual "Season Preview" section of October issue
- Free listing in annual TCG Theatre Directory
- Free listing in online Theatre Profiles database
- Special discount on job listings in ARTSEARCH, the online and print national employment for the arts bulletin
- Special discount on advertising rates in American Theatre magazine
- Listing in TCG brochures and annual reports
PUBLICATIONS KEEP YOU INFORMED
- Free copy of annual TCG Theatre Directory
- Free subscription to American Theatre magazine
- Free copies of TCG's yearly reports, brochures, etc.
- Special Member discount on all other TCG publications, including ARTSEARCH
- Special Member bulk rates for publications ordered in quantity
- Permission to reprint articles published in American Theatre magazine and other TCG publications (with advance notification and appropriate credit)
WEBSITE KEEPS YOU CONNECTED
- Monthly email alerts when new editions of TCG Bulletin, executive director's field letter and Centerpieces are available
- Online access to Fiscal Survey data for participating theatres
- Detailed snapshot of theatre and production information in Theatre Profiles, our online database, which includes theatre contact information, leadership and production history
- Online access to all grant program guidelines and application materials
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS LINK YOU TO THE WORLD
- Visa consultation letters from TCG and the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute (ITI) at no charge
- Access to ITI's worldwide network of theatres and theatre professionals in 90 countries
PLUS OTHER VALUABLE BENEFITS
- Availability of TCG executive director to speak at theatre board meetings and retreats
- Access to TCG leadership, staff and board members to consult with theatre staff and trustees
- Eligibility to make annual nominations to TCG Board of Directors
- Special discount rates at Fitzpatrick/Grand Central Hotel and Club Quarters
- Free use of interview/office space at TCG's New York headquarters (by advance reservation)
- Eligibility to nominate trustees for Trustee Leadership Network
- Substantial discounts on TCG individual memberships for all your staff
- Participation in the Theatre Discount program offered to TCG's individual members
- Access to the TCG Platinum Plus Mastercard, TCG's no-fee affinity credit card
NOTE TO MEMBER THEATRES
TCG Member Theatres agree to publish in their programs and other printed materials:
______________ Theatre is a Member of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Cleary, Director of Membership.