
The USITT Board of Directors has approved a change in the association's bylaws to allow members to pay their dues either monthly or annually. The change was approved at the Board's May 14, 2020 online meeting and is effective immediately.
USITT realizes the importance of member engagement, especially at a time when the live entertainment sector has been decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Being a USITT member will give design and technology professionals a leg up when the industry begins to recover," said Executive Director David Grindle, "because the connections that come from being a member and the resources that USITT provides to members are essential components in job-seeking and skill-building." But, he continued, "We also recognize that traditional membership may be cost-prohibitive for many in our industry, especially after such a long shut-down period. That's why this decision by the Board to make membership as accessible as possible is so important." "I am pleased that the Board took this important step," noted Institute President Dan Culhane. "It is another in a series of forward-looking decisions by the Board to continue aligning USITT's priorities with member needs."Whether you've got past experience writing about theater or just starting, the BroadwayWorld Community offers a unique opportunity to become a champion for your local arts community, helping raise awareness of local offerings and adding another local voice to the conversation at a time arts coverage is shrinking in the press across the continent. Join us and become a pivotal part of the movement that celebrates and promotes the arts in the digital age.
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