National Summit for Ensemble Theatre Takes on Theatre & the Economy

Check out this initial report from the Flux Theatre Ensemble on the recent Nat'l Summit for Ensemble Theatre. Discussions touched on how network theatres might bolster their economic and artistic positions. The Flux folks outline five main ideas that emerged from the summit, and go into a bit more detail. Check it out.

Excerpt:

1. The difference between quality and value
2. Understanding the rules of form
3. Critiquing from within
4. Sustaining the conversation
5. Clarity of intent

Rocketing Through Hard Times in Austin

A fabulous piece by LMDA's Elizabeth Cobbe about how small companies in and around Austin are using their flexibility to manage the economic crisis to mostly good ends.

The Flexibility of Smaller Companies

This article really interests me because it addresses one of my nascent theories: that in a time of recession, the flexibility of smaller companies possibly makes them more able to take advantage of the reset mentality.  So, check out this piece on co-productions, from Backstage.