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Weekly Howl on Thursday, February 14
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Weekly Howl on Thursday, February 14

Join Us for an "Idea Hackathon" on Sharing Resources & Infrastructure!

12 February 2013

This weeks Howl is going to be our attempt at an "idea hackathon" to brainstorm how the theatre community at large can share resources and infrastructure

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Sexy Bitches, Notes to God, and Unicorns
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Sexy Bitches, Notes to God, and Unicorns

An Interview with Patricia Ione Lloyd

11 February 2013

Virginia Grise interviews Playwright Patricia Ione Lloyd about her work and process.

Parenting & Playwriting
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Parenting & Playwriting

Preggers by Catherine Trieschmann

9 February 2013

This week on Parenting & Playwriting, Catherine Trieschmann does not offer advice... but, rather, offers up some ideas on the very many ways to handle pregnancy as a theatre artist.

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Holler
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Holler

Building a Culture of Constructive Critique From the Ground Up

9 February 2013

Holler helps young artist create spaces to discuss what is constructive criticism and how to give it.

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The Firewall
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The Firewall

7 February 2013

Miriam Weisfeld discusses theatre attendance, and advocates for deeper engagement across artistic and marketing departments, and between theatre companies.

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The Galaxy's Guide to Digital Media
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The Galaxy's Guide to Digital Media

The Dying Dinosaur—E-Blasts

6 February 2013

Though marketing through e-mail still lives, it is key to keep up with the current social media trends as it will keep you relevant after the final demise of e-mail.

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Weekly Howl on Thursday, February 7
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Weekly Howl on Thursday, February 7

Creating new models and infrastructure for TYA producing, presenting, touring

4 February 2013

This week's Howl and will focus on creating new models and infrastructure for Theater for Young Audiences' producing, presenting, and touring.

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CUI BONO? A Critique of the Conscripted Audience and, Perforce, a Manifesto
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CUI BONO? A Critique of the Conscripted Audience and, Perforce, a Manifesto

4 February 2013

In this essay, Craig Fleming sheds light on the necessity and importance of theatres making it a goal of attracting younger audiences.

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Introducing A Big Eyed Fish
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Introducing A Big Eyed Fish

Ensemble Theatre & Audience Integration

1 February 2013

Artist and engagement strategist Rachel Grossman writes about her work as co-founder and Ensemble Director of dog & pony dc and the evolution of their goals.

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What History Can Teach Us About Arts Philanthropy in the Age of Obama
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What History Can Teach Us About Arts Philanthropy in the Age of Obama

31 January 2013

Julia Bumke discusses the vital role governmental support plays in achieving the funding necessary to revitalize theatre in America.

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