TRU - Theater Resources Unlimited

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

TRU Community Gathering on Zoom :
CELEBRATING THE POWER OF MUSIC: Bringing Three Worlds Together in One SpotlightFriday, August 21, 2026 at 5:00pm ET

In the room, members of the crossover consortium pianoFORTEpianoFORTE!: avant-garde jazz-classical pianist ETHAN IVERSON, classical-to-contemporary pianist BETH LEVIN, and vocalizing contemporary pianist KATHLEEN SUPOVÉ. We'll talk with these three diverse artists about their chosen artistic paths, what shaped their musical esthetic and their careers, how they met and came together to create pianoFORTEpianoFORTE! and how their individual styles offer contrasts and complements. What do they find inspiring about each other? We'll also consider the audiences they hope to tap into, and if there are advantages to banding together and cross-marketing their individual followings to generate an even stronger audience base.

To make a reservation for this event, go to the link:
https://truonline.org/events/celebrating-the-power-of-music/

08/10/2026

Theater As a Force for Good? Yes. Meet Sue Gilad. In addition to being on the producing teams for more than 16 Broadway shows, Sue is a passionate advocate for arts education and philanthropy, supporting initiatives that nurture the next generation of theater artists, and even providing annual grants to students. Like what you see? Want to know more about the business of theater? Join us this Friday for a free Introduction to our producer development program, with producers Jane Dubin and Blair Russell. Register at truonline(dot)org/events/intro-to-pdmp-fall26

TRU Community Gathering of 8/7 - Meet Sue Gilad, philanthropist, ph...

08/07/2026

TRU Community Gathering on Zoom :
FREE INTRODUCTION TO THE TRU PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM.
Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00pm ET

n the room: Master class instructor JANE DUBIN, producer (Is This a Room, Dana H., The Prom, Tony winning The Norman Conquests, Farinelli and the King, Bandstand, Peter and the Starcatcher and An American in Paris; plus off-Broadway Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey, The 39 Steps, Ann) and Foundations instructor BLAIR RUSSELL, Tony-nominated producer whose experience ranges from fringe festivals (Edinburgh) to Broadway and Off-Broadway shows (Slave Play, Still and Sweeney Todd). A free meet-and-greet info session about our Producer Development and Mentorship Program, the only theater production program to offer in-depth instruction from accomplished producers at an affordable price. The FALL semester will start in Late September or early October. Prospective applicants will have the opportunity to learn from and network with our commercial producer instructors. You will also meet and hear from successful program graduates at this Intro evening. PDMP’s purpose is to give members the knowledge and resources to become commercial theater producers, non-profit theater producers and/or self-producing artists.

To make a reservation for this event, go to the link:
https://truonline.org/events/intro-to-pdmp-fall26/

08/04/2026

More producer advice from Cody Lassen https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19UyRNM3US/

The budget should not tell you what the movie costs. It should tell you whether the movie makes financial sense.A producer sends me a screenplay and tells me the film will cost $3 million.Before discussing the cast, genre or sales potential, I usually ask one question: How did you arrive at $3 milli...

08/03/2026

TRU PRODUCER DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (PDMP)
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR OUR FALL 2026 TERM

Now accepting applications to both Foundations and Master Class, Fall '26.
Both classes start in September; dates tba.

Email [email protected] with questions!

Classes will be held virtually, so students from outside the New York area may continue to attend.

Broadway/off-Broadway producer Blair Russell will be teaching Foundations and
Jane Dubin returns to teach the Spring 2025 Master Class.

The more you know about the business, the greater your chances of succeeding. Take a step now to move your career forward – sign up for the Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) Producer Development & Mentorship Program, created in collaboration with 4-time Tony-winning producer Cheryl Wiesenfeld (The Heidi Chronicles, Rocky, All the Way, The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess, Vanya & Sonya & Masha & Spike, Elaine Stritch: At Liberty, The Exonerated). We offer ongoing support and education for producers at all levels of experience. The program consists of two levels:

https://truonline.org/tru-event-category/pdmp/

08/03/2026

TRU Community Gathering on Zoom :
THEATER AS A FORCE FOR GOOD: A Commercial Producer with Heart
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00pm ET

In the room: SUE GILAD, philanthropist, philosopher and producer (Tony awards for The Outsiders, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, and revivals of Company, Angels in America and Merrily We Roll Along; plus Buena Vista Social Club, Jagged Little Pill and more). In addition to being on the producing teams for more than 16 Broadway shows, Sue is a passionate advocate for arts education and philanthropy, supporting initiatives that nurture the next generation of theater artists, and providing annual grants to students. Dedicated to giving back to community, she also offers insights into the most effective donation strategies for supporting not-for-profit arts organizations in meaningful ways, and her observation that the skills honed in a Broadway rehearsal room are directly applicable to the challenges faced in the corporate world. Hear her inspiring perspective on many aspects of the theater world, and come with questions.

To make a reservation for this event, go to the link:
https://truonline.org/events/a-force-for-good/