Volunteer Manual
The Vilar Performing Arts Center Volunteer Manual (2021).
Emergency Procedures
Emergency Procedures, an excerpt from Vilar Performing Arts Center Volunteer-Manual, including Active Shooter, Suspicious Activity, Disruptive Guests, Guest Safety/Crowd Control, Medical Emergency, etc. {The full Manual is also available for download here.]
Active Shooter: Is Your Theatre Prepared for the Unthinkable?
Because of their role as community gathering spaces, theatres and other arts venues are recognized as potential targets for those wishing to cause harm. Whether you work for a college theatre, a large performing arts center, or a small community theatre, your facility needs to invest the time required to prepare for an active shooter event. This article, courtesy of the Southeast Theatre Conference (SETC), explains how.
Starting or Growing a Legacy Giving Program
There is no time like the present to begin, upgrade, or reinvent a legacy or planned giving program. Often overlooked among fundraising tools, especially in smaller organizations, starting a legacy giving program can help ensure an organization remains relevant and sustainable for generations to come.
Interview Questions: Legal Hiring Practices
As most employers know, it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or disability. When asked incorrectly, even a seemingly innocent question can violate these rules and support a claim that a hiring decision was based on impermissible criteria. This article from 2021 provides a helpful guideline for appropriate interview inquiries. Employment laws are ever evolving and may vary by state or province.
Nonprofit Fiscal Policies & Procedures: A Template and Guide
Specific policies and procedures vary widely depending on the organization’s budget size, staffing, and business model. There is no “one size fits all” template that will work for all organizations. This guide offers a recommended structure for policies and procedures as well as some questions to guide you in considering what is best for your organization. [Courtesy of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services]
Post-Show Production Evaluation Form
Courtesy of the Pensacola Little Theatre, this form provides a way for cast and crew to give input on how well a production has gone, from auditions to performance. At PLT, this provides the Artistic Director a way to determine what can be improved, as well as what should be continued, in order for the production process to flow smoothly. This form is in MS Word format, so you can edit/customize it for your needs. (See also the PLT's mid-rehearsal evaluation form, which can flag issues early on, before they
Mid-Rehearsal Evaluation Form
The Artistic Director of Pensacola [FL] Little Theatre not only works with volunteer directors and their designs, but keep an eye on the rehearsals throughout the production. The Artistic Director generally works into the evening so that they can check in with cast/crew as they come into the building for rehearsals. The Artistic Director also sits in production meetings when they can or if they get a sense the team is under-preparing.
Theatre Manager
Theatre Manager job description (courtesy of Chicago Children's Theatre)
A Readiness Checklist for Leadership Transitions
While executive and artistic leadership transition is inevitable, “many executives [report] significant challenges when taking charge at their new organizations.” This article provides a checklist of 10 fundamentals for arts and culture organizations to ensure transition readiness, facilitate an effective search process, and minimize the challenges faced by new leaders. [Courtesy of Arts Consulting Group]