Once you know what lights you have available, you need to decide where to position them in the lighting rig. We refer to the positions that we hang lights in as the ‘lighting angles’ and there are five basic lighting angles that you are most likely to use in your show. The lighting angles refer to the light’s positions relative to the actor.

Costumes help define characters, set the tone, and transport audiences into the world of the play.  This article explores the importance of theatre costumes, key elements of costume design, and tips for creating costumes that support the needs of the play and the performers.
 

Every theatre should have a Disaster Plan to help guide you through the “slings and arrows of outrageous fortune” as Hamlet would say. It’s important to imagine the worst things that could happen and then the resources you need to recover from them.

According to statistics, 40% of small businesses don’t immediately open after a disaster, and of those, 25% close within a year, and 75% fail within three years.

Every nonprofit is made of countless stories—the story of your organization’s founding, the moment a volunteer fell in love with your work, the day you changed a beneficiary’s life, and so many more. Compelling stories are all around you, and you can harness them as powerful tools for marketing and raising more for your mission. All you have to do is tell them effectively.

You have no doubt experienced being generous as well as receiving generosity both personally and as a fundraiser to the organization you serve. Reflecting on exactly what generosity is, and what it means to our donors, enables nonprofit leaders to steward it toward loyalty. When generosity becomes loyalty, it builds value for our causes.

Occasionally, a play may require the use of material created and owned by persons or entities other than the playwright. This material --including music or trademarked props--may be under copyright or protected by trademark. In such cases, the producer must obtain permission from its owner before using it. This article, by entertainment lawyer and playwright Charles Grippo, explores and explains how to navigate the legal issues.

The first 90 days in any new role are critical, as they can set the foundation for either success or failure — particularly for those who face high expectations in artistic vision, business model revitalization, or revenue generation. Whether stepping into a leadership position for the first time, moving into a role with greater responsibilities, or making a lateral move into a new industry, this three-month period is essential for building credibility and trust.

Arts and culture organizations increasingly look towards large-scale fundraising campaigns to achieve their visions while stabilizing their financial models.  So, how does an arts and culture organization know it is ready for such a major undertaking? This article explores how board and senior management leaders can objectively determine if this is the right time for their organization to launch a large-scale fundraising campaign. It also examines the steps in the preparation and planning phases that are key to a successful campaign.