Business of Theatre Seminars
In the Introduction to the Business of Theater seminars, Tony-nominated producer and New Harmony Project board member Blair Russell will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of theater from the producers’ perspective. These conversations are for writers in any stage of their career who have questions about the business part of “show business”, and all the steps it takes to get a show from first draft to a production in the commercial and non-profit theater. Register below.
Business of Theatre for Writers #3
Date: June 10, 2024
TIME: 6 pm-8 pm Eastern
Legal Intro
Overview of legal aspects involved in the theatre business.
Understanding option contracts, subrights, collaboration agreements, royalties, and more.
Funding and Fundraising
Exploring fundraising strategies for theatrical projects
Discussing the management of relationships with investors and understanding their expectations.
Business of Theatre for Writers #4
DATE: October 14, 2024
TIME: 6 pm-8 pm Eastern
What’s New?
Exploring new trends, topics, and “hot takes” in the theater.
Brainstorming how we can effectively enact change within the business and institutions
Pitching Your Project
Find out what producers really want
Learning to effectively build relationships to key decision makers.
Discovering what makes an effective pitch.