Industry Pro Newsletter: Encouraging news of a vaccine and global reopening plans start to take shape
by Alex Freeman - November 16, 2020
Encouraging news out last Monday about a potentially effective COVID-19 vaccine that could be widely available by April of next year. For many organizations, that is bittersweet news - it might guarantee over a year of closure, but there is at least starting to be an end in sight to the uncertainty, if nothing else. Outside of the United States, we also saw plenty of encouraging news out of Australia that is seeing more and more of its stages re-open at 50% capacity. As they push to return to 100%, they may be able to provide a roadmap for the rest of us as to how we ramp back to normal as quickly, and safely, as possible.
by Alex Freeman - November 16, 2020
Encouraging news out last Monday about a potentially effective COVID-19 vaccine that could be widely available by April of next year. For many organizations, that is bittersweet news - it might guarantee over a year of closure, but there is at least starting to be an end in sight to the uncertainty, if nothing else. Outside of the United States, we also saw plenty of encouraging news out of Australia that is seeing more and more of its stages re-open at 50% capacity. As they push to return to 100%, they may be able to provide a roadmap for the rest of us as to how we ramp back to normal as quickly, and safely, as possible.
Theater Resources Unlimited Announces Upcoming TRU Community Gatherings via Zoom
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2020
Theater Resources Unlimited hosts weekly Community Gatherings every Friday at 4:30pm via Zoom, to explore the creation of art and theater in the time of COVID-19. Ask questions, bring answers, be part of a community - it's an opportunity to network with theater professionals and talk about keeping theater alive during these challenging times.
Passes Now Available to the Public for NAMT's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced that the public can attend NAMT's 32nd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS by making a donation to NAMT ($30 donation for one day / $50 donation for both days).
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced that the public can attend NAMT's 32nd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS by making a donation to NAMT ($30 donation for one day / $50 donation for both days).
The Broadway Green Alliance Announces Upcoming Free Green Quarantine Seminars
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The Broadway Green Alliance has announced two up-coming free GREEN QUARANTINE virtual seminars on November 19th and December 10th. The series of free virtual learning opportunities began in March 2020 as a way to channel the collective creative problem-solving, community building, and storytelling skills of the theatre community.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The Broadway Green Alliance has announced two up-coming free GREEN QUARANTINE virtual seminars on November 19th and December 10th. The series of free virtual learning opportunities began in March 2020 as a way to channel the collective creative problem-solving, community building, and storytelling skills of the theatre community.
Lincoln Theatre To Offer Free, Virtual Artist Production Development Workshop
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The Lincoln Theatre will host a free, one-day informational workshop on Saturday, December 5, for local artists, arts organizations, and individuals interested in developing their performing arts product for the stage. This workshop will be conducted via Zoom and requires a reservation.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2020
The Lincoln Theatre will host a free, one-day informational workshop on Saturday, December 5, for local artists, arts organizations, and individuals interested in developing their performing arts product for the stage. This workshop will be conducted via Zoom and requires a reservation.
Hal Luftig Announces the Launch of BROADWAY BIZ Podcast
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
Tony Award-winning producer Hal Luftig, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, announced today the launch of his new podcast, Broadway Biz highlighting the careers and creatives it takes to build a Broadway show on Wednesday, November 18.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
Tony Award-winning producer Hal Luftig, in association with the Broadway Podcast Network, announced today the launch of his new podcast, Broadway Biz highlighting the careers and creatives it takes to build a Broadway show on Wednesday, November 18.
New App Spikizi Launches; The First Global Community-led Accent App For The Creative Industries
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
spikizi is a new app which gives performers thousands of authentic accents immediately, wherever they are, using the phone in their pocket.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2020
spikizi is a new app which gives performers thousands of authentic accents immediately, wherever they are, using the phone in their pocket.
The Producer Hub Launches To Support Creative and Independent Producers
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Octopus Theatricals announced today the formal launch of the Producer Hub, an online resource dedicated to showcasing and supporting the work of independent producers working in a variety of live performance producing models through shared business and educational resources and networking.
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2020
Octopus Theatricals announced today the formal launch of the Producer Hub, an online resource dedicated to showcasing and supporting the work of independent producers working in a variety of live performance producing models through shared business and educational resources and networking.
Deadline Extended for 2021 SETC Professional Spring Auditions
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
SETC professional screening auditions for the 2021 SETC Professional Spring Auditions are underway! Due to COVID-19 related issues, SETC Professional Screening Auditions will be held online via video auditions for ALL STATES. They have extended the screening audition deadline until Nov. 24.
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2020
SETC professional screening auditions for the 2021 SETC Professional Spring Auditions are underway! Due to COVID-19 related issues, SETC Professional Screening Auditions will be held online via video auditions for ALL STATES. They have extended the screening audition deadline until Nov. 24.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Off-Broadway heads to court, theatre slowly returns to the US Capital
by Alex Freeman - November 09, 2020
This week, we have stories of two different regions - first, a story out of New York City where off-Broadway theatre's and other small venues have filed suit against the state of New York to receive permission to start reopening. We also have the opposite side of that story out of DC, where one small venue has reopened for indoor theatre performances under a pilot program from the city. We also explore how the Kennedy Center has kept in person performance alive in their venues, as well as more labor disputes - this time between labor and management and not between the Unions themselves.
by Alex Freeman - November 09, 2020
This week, we have stories of two different regions - first, a story out of New York City where off-Broadway theatre's and other small venues have filed suit against the state of New York to receive permission to start reopening. We also have the opposite side of that story out of DC, where one small venue has reopened for indoor theatre performances under a pilot program from the city. We also explore how the Kennedy Center has kept in person performance alive in their venues, as well as more labor disputes - this time between labor and management and not between the Unions themselves.
SDC Applauds The Election Of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2020
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States, applauds the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2020
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the theatrical union that unites, empowers, and protects professional Stage Directors and Choreographers throughout the United States, applauds the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Creative Artists Agency Hires Dr. Sharoni Little as Head of Diversity and Inclusion Department
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
Creative Artists Agency has hired Dr. Sharoni Little as its head of global inclusion strategy.
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2020
Creative Artists Agency has hired Dr. Sharoni Little as its head of global inclusion strategy.
Open Stage Project Hosts Business Of Broadway Panel
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2020
Open Stage Project is hosting a FREE, Business of Broadway virtual panel on November 10, 2020 at 4pm ET.
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2020
Open Stage Project is hosting a FREE, Business of Broadway virtual panel on November 10, 2020 at 4pm ET.
The Joy-Jackson Initiative and Black Theatre Girl Magic Presents A Town Hall for the Live Theatre Community: BIPOC Equity in the Arts
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The Joy-Jackson Initiative with Black Theatre Girl Magic presents “A Town Hall for the Live Theatre Community: BIPOC Equity in the Arts.”
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The Joy-Jackson Initiative with Black Theatre Girl Magic presents “A Town Hall for the Live Theatre Community: BIPOC Equity in the Arts.”
The League of Professional Theatre Women to Present Oral History Project with Micki Grant
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The League of Professional Theatre Women will present an Oral History Project event with the award-winning composer, lyricist, playwright, and actress Micki Grant on Monday, November 16 at 6pm on Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE. The interview with Ms. Grant has been prerecorded, and will be followed by a live Q&A.
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
The League of Professional Theatre Women will present an Oral History Project event with the award-winning composer, lyricist, playwright, and actress Micki Grant on Monday, November 16 at 6pm on Zoom. Admission to the event is FREE. The interview with Ms. Grant has been prerecorded, and will be followed by a live Q&A.
Sophia Anne Caruso, Nikhil Saboo, & Nathan Salstone To Lead Reading Of Caitlin Baer's THE SOCIETY
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
Just in time for Halloween Caitlin Baer will present a reading of her dark play The Society featuring Sophia Anne Caruso (Beetlejuice), Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls), and Nathan Salstone (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
Just in time for Halloween Caitlin Baer will present a reading of her dark play The Society featuring Sophia Anne Caruso (Beetlejuice), Nikhil Saboo (Mean Girls), and Nathan Salstone (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
ArtsFund Releases Data Updates On COVID-19 Impacts On Cultural Sector
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
Seven months into pandemic-related closures of cultural nonprofits throughout the Central Puget Sound Region, ArtsFund releases new data tracking the ongoing impacts to the sector and the communities it serves. The snapshot captures October data from 47 Central Puget Sound arts, cultural, and scientific nonprofits, and focuses on employment impacts, digital programming, and reopening.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
Seven months into pandemic-related closures of cultural nonprofits throughout the Central Puget Sound Region, ArtsFund releases new data tracking the ongoing impacts to the sector and the communities it serves. The snapshot captures October data from 47 Central Puget Sound arts, cultural, and scientific nonprofits, and focuses on employment impacts, digital programming, and reopening.
Dame Rosemary Squire To Present Martha Richards With 2020 Women In the Arts & Media Coalition VintAge Award
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will host a digital presentation of the 2020 VintAge Award, which celebrates the voice and vision of women in the arts and media as they age.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
The Women in the Arts & Media Coalition will host a digital presentation of the 2020 VintAge Award, which celebrates the voice and vision of women in the arts and media as they age.
Industry Pro Newsletter: The Digital Pivot Continues
by Alex Freeman - October 27, 2020
The pivot continues. Over the course of the last week, we have continued to see more stories about theatres going digital, going outdoors, going to the postal service - all in the name of creating art in a world that we have not seen in our current collective experiences. Much of this pivoting is coming from a need to survive, but what is being discovered is deeply inspired, and likely to impact the form for decades to come. We've seen it ourselves through our BroadwayWorld events platform - what started as a small experiment has grown to sending nearly half a million dollars in ticket revenue to our partners, with thousands of new audience members connecting to these artists in a way we couldn't have predicted one year ago. Beyond the changing art, the industry is at a key moment in institutional evolution - make sure to check out the essay from the late Diane Rodriguez we link to later in the newsletter. But ultimately, artists make art, and we also have some highlights of artists at all points in their careers continuing to find ways to create even as the world we're used to endlessly shifts around us.
by Alex Freeman - October 27, 2020
The pivot continues. Over the course of the last week, we have continued to see more stories about theatres going digital, going outdoors, going to the postal service - all in the name of creating art in a world that we have not seen in our current collective experiences. Much of this pivoting is coming from a need to survive, but what is being discovered is deeply inspired, and likely to impact the form for decades to come. We've seen it ourselves through our BroadwayWorld events platform - what started as a small experiment has grown to sending nearly half a million dollars in ticket revenue to our partners, with thousands of new audience members connecting to these artists in a way we couldn't have predicted one year ago. Beyond the changing art, the industry is at a key moment in institutional evolution - make sure to check out the essay from the late Diane Rodriguez we link to later in the newsletter. But ultimately, artists make art, and we also have some highlights of artists at all points in their careers continuing to find ways to create even as the world we're used to endlessly shifts around us.
Wallace Foundation Releases New Scenario Planning Toolkit For Arts Organizations
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
The Wallace Foundation today released Navigating Uncertain Times: A Scenario Planning Toolkit for the Arts & Culture Sector developed by AEA Consulting and designed to help arts and culture organizations approach planning for a future marked by various uncertainties, including the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, climate change, emerging technologies, and other unforeseen circumstances.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
The Wallace Foundation today released Navigating Uncertain Times: A Scenario Planning Toolkit for the Arts & Culture Sector developed by AEA Consulting and designed to help arts and culture organizations approach planning for a future marked by various uncertainties, including the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, climate change, emerging technologies, and other unforeseen circumstances.
Advertising Agency AKA NYC Announces Management Changes; Furze to CEO
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
AKA, the award-winning, entertainment arts advertising agency announced today that AKA NYC Managing Partner Elizabeth Furze has been appointed to the new position of Chief Executive Officer, North America effective January 1, 2021.
by BWW News Desk - October 22, 2020
AKA, the award-winning, entertainment arts advertising agency announced today that AKA NYC Managing Partner Elizabeth Furze has been appointed to the new position of Chief Executive Officer, North America effective January 1, 2021.
Fosters Theatrical Artist Residency Announces CULTIVATING CURIOSITY THROUGH COVID
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Fosters Theatrical Artist Residency is launching the first free virtual retreat for actors and playwrights from January 3rd -January 9th 2021.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Fosters Theatrical Artist Residency is launching the first free virtual retreat for actors and playwrights from January 3rd -January 9th 2021.
National New Play Network Announces Collaboration Grant Recipients and Producers in Residence
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
National New Play Network has announced awardees for two of its anchor programs: Producers in Residence and the Collaboration Fund.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
National New Play Network has announced awardees for two of its anchor programs: Producers in Residence and the Collaboration Fund.
Bloomberg Philanthropies and The Flamboyan Arts Fund Launch Program For Arts Organizations In Puerto Rico
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Flamboyan Arts Fund today announced their collaboration on the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) Puerto Rico program.
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2020
Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Flamboyan Arts Fund today announced their collaboration on the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) Puerto Rico program.
IPEX Theatrical Artists Announces Inaugural Client Slate
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
IPEX's initial roster includes independent music company Reservoir, production company Gershwin Entertainment Corporation, and musicals including Broadway's A Night with Janis Joplin, Tony Award-Winning Million Dollar Quartet, and the in-development Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road.
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
IPEX's initial roster includes independent music company Reservoir, production company Gershwin Entertainment Corporation, and musicals including Broadway's A Night with Janis Joplin, Tony Award-Winning Million Dollar Quartet, and the in-development Hoagy Carmichael's Stardust Road.
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