Workshops
A.R.T./New York offers a suite of workshops for our members as skills-building opportunities fully included in the cost of membership. We strive to offer education from multiple perspectives and pedagogies for staff in every department of our member companies. Members are encouraged to send interns and associate-level staff members to workshops as part of their professional development offerings.
We have organized our workshops into tracks based on the topic of focus. Some workshops are cross-listed under multiple tracks but refer to the same event. Click on each track below to view the available workshops.
Virtual Learning
A.R.T./New York staff and instructors are working remotely due to ongoing COVID-19 safety issues. All of our workshops are offered online via Zoom. Registrants will receive the Zoom link in their confirmation emails.
Accessibility
Zoom is a video conferencing platform that is accessible to people who use screen readers and/or keyboard shortcuts to navigate virtual space. All A.R.T./New York workshops feature feature automated captioning provided by Zoom. ASL interpretation and CART captioning services are available by request; requests must be made at least 5 business days before the event. For requests, accessibility information, or other accommodations please contact Kirsten Sweeney at [email protected].
Tracks
While some of these workshops intersect with other tracks, the workshops listed below are designed for our Incubator and Tier 4 members. If you're new to producing or running a theater company, these workshops offer a taste of everything you need to get started!
21 Seeds of Change: An Introduction by BlackBee Entertainment
BlackBee Entertainment
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
*Attendance at all 5 sessions is mandatory for participation in this series. If you would like to attend but are unable to make it to all 5 sessions, please contact Kirsten Sweeney at [email protected]
Over the last year, there has been an explosive culture shift resulting in a call for reform within the theater community as it relates to the pervasive oppression that diminishes the safety and equality of marginalized voices. As we move forward in building tactics for a more equitable space, it is necessary to parse out new areas of growth and understanding and to actively seek opportunities and support in order to eliminate the damages of systemic racism in these spaces.
With over 40-years of combined experience in culture, diversity, and intimacy in the arts, BlackBee Entertainment is partnering with A.R.T./New York to assist membership in exploring the solutions that will establish their organization as a key player in the dismantling of supremacist values and alleviate the burden of enlightenment often placed on employees of the Global Majority.
To help you ensure the production of new stories in safe and equitable spaces from the ground up, join BlackBee Entertainment for this five-week series as they offer insight into the vital roles of Cultural Coordinator, Diversity Editor, and Intimacy Director.
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Make your shows and organizations more accessible by learning how to include audiences, artists, and staff with disabilities.
Budgeting for Access and Inclusion
Becky Leifman
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In this workshop, participants will learn budgeting skills for access for and inclusion of people with disabilities. The workshop will address how you can place value on inclusion and access by addressing key areas in your budget including but not limited to staffing, customer/donor relations, access accommodations, professional development, and marketing. We'll address organizational barriers that may prevent a company from budgeting toward inclusion and access. There will also be plenty of resources shared, group sharing, and time for questions.
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From community engagement to social media strategies, this track is dedicated to helping you know your audience better and develop them into loyal fans of your work!
Audience Development
Donna Walker-Kuhne
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
This workshop will present tangible strategies on ways to build and expand multicultural audiences for the arts. The workshop includes an overview on national trends on engaging diverse communities including the following topics:
- impact of immigration
- generational marketing
- ten tools for building communities, and
- social media and the impact of press, publicity, and advertising on multicultural audiences.
Participants will break up into workshop groups and prepare a draft of an outline that maps tactics to engage a diverse audience. Groups will present outcomes and conclude with a summary of the discussion and action steps moving forward.
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Learn how to develop policies and procedures to report and prevent harassment and abuse.
Gender Inclusive Casting
Josephine Kearns
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
For transgender and non-binary actors, the casting process is full of potential land mines. And many casting directors continue to make the same mistakes. From writing character descriptions, to deciding who to call in, to navigating pronouns, to setting up the room - not to mention dance calls and casting of trans roles - there is much to consider. Gender Consultant Josephine Kearns will guide casting directors through the process in a way that ensures actors feel welcome, while also getting you the information you need and staying within legal boundaries.
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21 Seeds of Change: An Introduction by BlackBee Entertainment
BlackBee Entertainment
Tuesday, April 20, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, April 27, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
*Attendance at all 5 sessions is mandatory for participation in this series. If you would like to attend but are unable to make it to all 5 sessions, please contact Kirsten Sweeney at [email protected]
Over the last year, there has been an explosive culture shift resulting in a call for reform within the theater community as it relates to the pervasive oppression that diminishes the safety and equality of marginalized voices. As we move forward in building tactics for a more equitable space, it is necessary to parse out new areas of growth and understanding and to actively seek opportunities and support in order to eliminate the damages of systemic racism in these spaces.
With over 40-years of combined experience in culture, diversity, and intimacy in the arts, BlackBee Entertainment is partnering with A.R.T./New York to assist membership in exploring the solutions that will establish their organization as a key player in the dismantling of supremacist values and alleviate the burden of enlightenment often placed on employees of the Global Majority.
To help you ensure the production of new stories in safe and equitable spaces from the ground up, join BlackBee Entertainment for this five-week series as they offer insight into the vital roles of Cultural Coordinator, Diversity Editor, and Intimacy Director.
Sign up»
Do budgets mystify you? Are you worried about being in compliance with IRS rules for non-profits? This track covers everything you need to know to keep your organization in a healthy financial standing.
Budgeting for Access and Inclusion
Becky Leifman
Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
In this workshop, participants will learn budgeting skills for access for and inclusion of people with disabilities. The workshop will address how you can place value on inclusion and access by addressing key areas in your budget including but not limited to staffing, customer/donor relations, access accommodations, professional development, and marketing. We'll address organizational barriers that may prevent a company from budgeting toward inclusion and access. There will also be plenty of resources shared, group sharing, and time for questions.
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The essentials of fundraising with individual donors from crowdfunding to special events and everything in-between!
Stay tuned for more Fundraising workshops soon!
Learn the fundamentals of writing competitive grants for foundations and funders in the arts!
Stay tuned for more Grantwriting workshops soon!
These workshops are designed to teach best practices for producing, general management, and office systems.
Nonprofit Theatre Boards - How's It Working for You?
Michael Bobbitt
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The entire oversight of the American non-profit theatre industry is at the hands of well-meaning board members who know very little about the craft of theatre. Is it possible that our strained and vulnerable business models can be traced back to our boards? Is it possible that the difficulty of becoming anti-racist is because of the power dynamic held by our boards? In this workshop, we'll discuss the aspects and best practices of boards, allow participants to discuss the difficulties of the current model and brainstorm or learn about new models to consider.
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If you want to attend a workshop but can't make it in person, check to see if there is a webinar or livestream available! These workshops can be joined remotely via Zoom.
All A.R.T./New York workshops are online until further notice.
View the full event calendar below.
This program is made possible in part by generous funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and the New York State Council on the Arts.
Header: Tectonic Theater Project's production of Carmen. Photo by Stan Borough.
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