Audience Engagement

David Schultz examines the artist and audience relationship and offers advice on how to create a diverse and growing audience base. 

In this first installment, Talya Kingston struggles to figure out the best way to choose from all of the possible selections to see at Edinburgh Fringe.

Brian Otaño explores the physical and metaphorical implications of what a reunion provides for us in our journey of being.

Alice Stanley Jr. describes her experince at The Toch Theatre's "Improvised Book Club" and writes about how an audiences' preparation affects their involvement.

California Shakespeare Theater, under the direction of Jonathan Moscone, has changed route from classic work to new work that explores the diverse culture and artistry of the Golden State.

The tour of UK’s War Horse in the United States shows us that, even a ingenious play, assumed historical knowledge can make or break an audience’s experience.

Rachel Grossman interviews the Neo-Futurists to explore the dynamic between art, artist, and audience.

After an upset theatregoer throws another audience members phone across the theatre, questions were raised about what behaviors are considered respectable in the theatre

In this essay, Rachel Grossman explores the junctions of ensemble theatre and audience.

Alex Ates writes of a production of Love's Labour's Lost during the Boston Marathon Bombing, and the healing and cathartic qualities of community theater.

The Rude Mechs explain how their method of including their audiences – inviting them to join in on the creative process – helps to better engage their patrons... and their artists.

Robert Matney writes about the various ways in which theater companies are adapting and thriving by incorporating technology into their practice.

The latest infographic from ABEF explores the value of theatre through food

Today's infographic from ABEF highlights who should determine the productions a company produces and how you can measure those production's success

Brooke Christensen reflects on her encounters with Emma Rice and Kneehigh's work, and the power of belonging in the audience – whether for 90 minutes and an intermission, or for the rest of one's life.

In a continuation of A Big Eyed Fish, Rachel Grossman writes about ensemble theater and audience and what influences our perceptions of this relationship.

The first in a series of infographics highlighting the diversity in people, practices, and perceptions on Ensemble Theatre

Brandon Woolf reflects on the cultural clashes and queer-antagonistic responses to the public performance of UtopiaTM by the ensemble of Shakespeare im Park Berlin in Görlitzer Park.

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

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.