Process for Rehearsing and Performing Intimate Contact (downloadable pdf) from the Conservatory at DePaul University. Preview: At The Theatre School, we train actors to be bold, to live moment-to-moment in the given circumstances of the material, while being equally vigilant in ensuring… Read more ›
What Artists Say (downloadable pdf) by the McKnight Foundation. A May 2013 report to gauge the ecology of Minnesota culture and the health of the individual artists within it, featuring some very inspirational quotes. Preview: When we compare artists’ descriptions of… Read more ›
Fostering Critical Response to Complex Experience (downloadable pdf) from the Artful Manager by Andrew Taylor on ArtsJournal. Preview: In brief (a two-sided PDF describing the protocol is available for the details), the facilitator welcomes the group and introduces the process, explaining that ”we… Read more ›
Statement on Harassment – The Lilly Awards In December of 2014, Attorney Norman Siegel, and a small group of theater professionals met to discuss harassment and abuse in the theatrical community. They drew up a preliminary Statement of Principle in… Read more ›
2015 Stage Management Survey (downloadable pdf) from SMSurvey.info. An annual survey to identify trends amongst US Stage Managers in demographics, work styles, and reasons for leaving the profession.
Keep These Biases in Mind when Interviewing (downloadable pdf) by Andi Cheney for PAHRTS: A list of common interviewing biases and examples. Preview: Contrast Effect: comparing one candidate to another instead of to the job rubric. Example: Between Beauregard and Susiya,… Read more ›
Minneapolis Paid Sick & Safe Leave Ordinance (downloadable pdf) explained by Lisa Schmid: Preview: Coverage for all Minneapolis employers. Employers who employ between 1 and 5 employees will be required to provide unpaid sick and safe leave in accordance with the terms of… Read more ›
In Whom We Trust V: Theatre Governing Boards in 2013 (downloadable pdf) by Zannie Giraud Voss, Juliana Rogers, Laurie Baskin and Ilana B. Rose for the Theatre Communications Group. Preview: How do you collaborate with your Board of Directors? Researchers conclude:… Read more ›
Making Meaningful Connections: Characteristics of Arts Groups that Engage New and Diverse Participants (downloadable pdf) by Holly Sidford, Alexis Frasz and Marcelle Hinand for Focus: Arts Engagement Research. Preview: Researchers asked Which arts organizations are most effectively engaging diverse populations and what can we… Read more ›
Creative Equity: A Practical Approach to the Actor’s Copyright (downloadable pdf) by Sarah Howes for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. An exploration of the current legal battles fought and not fought by Actor’s Equity Association and non-union actors, and the state… Read more ›