California Q's - Reviews
Does your theatre regularly have performances reviewed? "With the decline in print media such as newspapers, we receive less publicity, but try to compensate by posting information online, even though it is not from outside reviewers." -Survey Respondent Types of Reviews Online, ie: Theatre or Arts Blog Newspaper (published either in hard copy or online) N/A "The only reviews we do is an internal post mortem. We take a look at all aspects whether it was a sold out show or a c
They Got the Grant!
"I would encourage other community theater companies to stop "bragging" about the quality of their productions. Instead, focus on the clear and objective ways that you are provide a service to your community. Highlight the programs and operations that empower youth or build community, and be explicit about how you do that." Congratulations to Paraphrase Productions on its recent gift of funding from Yellow Brick Road. Hear from Paraphrase's Andrew Marderian about what it took
Chanticleers Theatre
Today Chanticleers Theatre is a 99-seat non-profit playhouse, serving Castro Valley and surrounding communities from Dublin, Pleasanton Livermore, Hayward Chanticleers Theatre’s story begins way back in 1948, when a small group of actors and actresses from the Castro Valley Woman’s Club formed a drama group called the “Castro Valley Little Theatre Group.” They started rehearsing in an old, cold chicken coop belonging to charter member, John Hayes. After three years, in 1951,
Volunteer Programs
Leaders from two community theatres share tips and trades on how to create and maintain a dynamite volunteer program. Do you currently have what you consider to be a successful volunteer program? If so, please briefly describe the program (ie: 'We have approximately 100 volunteers who serve as ushers, assist in administrative work, and who 'work' at our fundraisers. We have a lead volunteer who handles all the scheduling and that person works with the Executive Director.') Re