Theatre Forward is pleased to announce the inaugural recipients of its Advancing Strong Theatre grant program, an initiative focused on funding and promoting greater access and opportunity in the American Theatre. Advancing Strong Theatre seeks to accelerate change in the …
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Staging Success is a 2-year initiative supported by AT&T to measure and evaluate the impact of theatre education programs at 4 theatres across the country on student engagement and participation in school as well as any changes to students’ beliefs …
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On February 2, 2018, Theatre Forward held its Fifteenth Annual Broadway Roundtable hosted by UBS. The Broadway Roundtable is an exclusive discussion and luncheon event enjoyed by Theatre Forward board members, patrons and supporters. 2018 Broadway Roundtable Panelists included: Heather …
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“It’s a time of year when people come together and create family—sometimes with blood relatives and often with people who share a common bond.” -Arena Stage Executive Director Edgar Dobie We are pleased to share a blog post from Natalie …
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“The idea of storytelling as currency is now widespread in this field,” Chris Moses said. “John Lithgow reinforced that, as a trained master storyteller. Now there is a lot of talk around social leadership and what that means.” Elliott Masie’s …
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The National Black Theatre Festival was created according to its founder the late Larry Leon Hamlin as, “a way to unify professional black theatre companies in support of one another’s projects as they mold, nurture and give birth to …
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Changing Perceptions: Refocusing The Old Globe “You have to invest as much in them as you are asking them to invest in you,” said Eric Keen-Louie, Associate Artistic Director. “I go to their meetings. I make a point to be …
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Getting Back to the Root: How Changes in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Really Happen in Theatre Last month Actors’ Equity released data from a study regarding inequalities in acting and stage management opportunities that highlighted institutional and industry barriers to …
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Shows That Premiered at Theatre Forward Member Theatres Make a Splash on the Great White Way Shows from Theatre Forward Member Theatres running on Broadway: Anastasia – Hartford Stage (Hartford, CT) Come From Away – Seattle Repertory Theatre (Seattle, WA) …
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Theatre Forward Supports All of Our Partner Organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, …
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