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The pandemic has been catastrophic for many industries, including the theater industry. However, theaters have demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability in this existential threat. From digital performances to outdoor stages, this article from The Conversation examines the innovative ways that theaters have responded to survive. You can just check it out to learn more about the creative solutions that have emerged in the face of unprecedented challenges. #theater #innovation #resilience #adaptability #PINCommunityAdvocate

So often the #tracking conversation starts with follow spots. Great article here about how after working with zactrack for a year the creative possibilities have gone so much further.

Some common thespian terms that almost everyone in the theatrical and live events industry knows are great to have in your vocabulary if you want to get a foot in the door. Some of these term are more technically inclined while others are used more commonly by performers. Either way, these terms are heard throughout any stage of careers by those in the live events industry. https://lnkd.in/gNB98qDr #theatre #liveevents #stage #entertainment #thespian #liveentertainment #entertainmentindustry #backstage

Our thanks to Playbill for the feature! Check out the article below to learn more about all the remarkable theaters and their impactful legacies:

'A behind the scenes look at theatre investment' is the title of an article in Spear's Magazine by Suzanne Elliott. It is insightful and well worth reading for anyone interested in taking the plunge in investing in a stage play or musical. One stand-out quote is this, "The arts and culture industry is worth £10.8 billion a year to the UK economy and a whopping $876.7 billion in the US and nearly all producers – even big names on Broadway and the West End – require private investments to help raise the curtain." https://lnkd.in/gngbDjvV #theatre #theatreinvestment #musicals #culture #wealthmanagement

Managing a theatre requires a lot of moving parts to line up for a consistently successful shows. Learning how to do this on the job is part of it, but there are reference works available to make that process easier. Kurtis Hammer reviews Duncan Webb's 'Running Theatres Second Edition: https://lnkd.in/g3eNgwVM #theatre #theater #expertopinions #operations #programming #financialmanagement #audiencedevelopment #boarddevelopment #realworldresults

There can be so much "gloom and doom" in our field, it is important to shine the spotlight on what is working. Thirty years ago, Robert Brustein warned the field of becoming McTheatre - if everyone produces the same thing, we run the risk of destroying our hyperlocal importance. The companies in this article illustrate his foresight.

Theater Design: 7 Basic Rules for Designing a Good Theater

Theater Design: 7 Basic Rules for Designing a Good Theater

Theater Design: 7 Basic Rules for Designing a Good Theater