Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc.

(817) 731-2238

http://www.texastheatres.org

Texas Nonprofit Theatres, Inc. provides:

1. Networking and consultant services to not for profit theatres in Texas in areas of: organizational structure, staff development, budget development, capital fund drives, building advocacy, funding for general operations, implementing seasonal sales, and development of artistic philosophy.

2. An annual theatre Conference offering workshops on a variety of subjects including: grant writing, planning fundraisers, computer application, and design (set, lighting and costume).

3. An annual Youth Conference offering workshops for young performers in many disciplines, including: Improvisation, Mime, Acting, Movement, Mask Making, and Careers in Theatre/Film; and for youth directors in: Curriculum and Development, Script Resources, Fundraising, and Using Creative Drama.

4. Publication of a monthly e-newsletter and statewide directory.

5. Facilitation of the biennial American Association of Community Theatre Festival in Texas (Texas AACTFest).

6. A website (www.texastheatres.org) listing job opportunities, theatre seasons, links to useful sites, an archive database of all known theatre productions in the state of Texas, and TNT programs.

7. An internship program that employs college and/or university theatre students during the summer, provides students with practical experience, and provides TNT member theatres with competent workers.

8. TNT POPS! (Production of Play Scripts) - a biennial competition for new plays on even numbered years.

9. A script lending library - with over 3,000 titles listed on the website for perusal.

10. Ongoing technical support via phone, fax, e-mail, and site visits.