Drama & Performance (Theater & Stagecraft)

Resources in this category:

American Association of Community Theatre
http://www.aact.org/index.htm

"AACT is a national theatre organization representing more than 1000 member companies and serving as an advocate for more than 7,000 theatre groups." The site includes information about AACT, job listings, events and festivals, play publishers, playwriting contests, and monthly tips.

Association of British Theatre Technicians
http://www.abtt.org.uk/

"The Association of British Theatre Technicians strives to further technical standards in UK Theatre by collating, discussing and re-distributing information that relate to theatre planning, stage machinery, lighting and sound equipment, acoustic, scenery construction, stage management, education and all aspects of performance and presentation." This Web site includes sections on membership, training, events, and professional resources.

The Drama League
http://www.dramaleague.org/

³For more than 75 years, The Drama League has enriched and strengthened American theater, responding to the theater"s ever-changing needs by creating programs to nurture both artists and audiences. In recent years, the League has focused its efforts on fostering the next generation of artistic leadership, while continuing its commitment to building informed and supportive audiences. The League¹s programs for director¹s, playwrights, and others are distinguished by an extraordinarily high level of professional participation in both their design and their implementation.² The site provides links to information re: membership, associate membership, the Directors Project Online, history and contact information.

The Dramatists Guild of America
http://austria.europe-mountains.com/

"The Dramatists Guild is the professional association of American playwrights. It represents your interests particularly by developing standard contracts for commercial [Broadway] and non-commercial [Regional Theater] productions of new plays. The Guild protects the rights of dramatists in relation to producers -- and more recently Directors." This site provides access to information regarding literary managers, competitions, publications and newsletters, resources directories, and contact information.

DramaWest
http://members.iinet.net.au/~kimbo2/Dramawest/

DramaWest is the Western Australian Association of Drama Educators. They promote the importance of drama education and the development of good practice. Their Web site contains info on events and membership, a "SwapShop" for teachers to share resources and ideas, and a directory of related links.

International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People
http://www.assitej.org/

The mission of ASSITEJ is "to enrich the lives of children and young people by uniting individuals, professional theatres and theatre organizations in raising the artistic standards of theatre for children and young people. ASSITEJ is a culturally unifying voice promoting equality, peace, education and cultural and racial harmony." The site includes information about the organization, a directory of its 46 (as of June 1999) National Centres, a festival guide, and a newsletter.

New Dramatists
http://newdramatists.org/

"New Dramatists is a not-for-profit service organization, founded in 1949 and dedicated to finding gifted playwrights and giving them the time, the space, and the tools to develop their craft, so that they may fulfill their potential and make lasting contributions to the theatre." This site contains membership information, and information about programs and fellowships.

Playwrights Union of Canada
http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/

"The national, non-profit association of professional playwrights. It represents approximately 335 members, distributes more than 1,500 Canadian plays, and publishes 6-7 trade paperbacks annually. Important criteria for membership are: Canadian citizenship, or landed immigrant status; and having written at least one professionally produced play." Site includes information about the association and its publications; "Who's Who in the Playwrights Union of Canada: A complete index of PUC members, with photos, biographies, and lists of productions, publications and awards;" and "A database of every play available from PUC. Search by author, title, or style to generate a list of plays, complete with synopsis and casting information. Then, with a click of the button, order the play via e-mail."

Poetry Alive!
http://www.poetryalive.com/

3Through a hands-on approach in assembly shows, classroom follow-ups, after school sessions, or at all day in-services, Poetry Alive! works with teachers and students to develop classroom strategies for treating poetry as theater. Using questions that relate to the staging of a poem, teachers and students experience poetry in a creative and cooperative learning environment. Poetry Alive! also offers other programs and special Reading, Writing, and Performance Workshops and Residencies. Additionally, we offer educational materials for the classroom. Please see our products section for more info.2

Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
http://www.ssdc.org/

"The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers is a national independent labor union representing members throughout the United States and abroad." The site has a callboard and default/strike list, as well as information about contracts.

Dramaturgy Pages
http://www.dramaturgy.net/dramaturgy/

Resources for the critical and scholarly examination of drama and dramatic works, "examining the workings of theatre and performance." Includes information on what a dramaturg is and what they do, and Net and other resources for dramaturgy.

Institute of Outdoor Drama
http://www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/

"The Institute of Outdoor Drama is a public service agency of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill whose mission is to nurture the growth and development of outdoor drama in the U.S. Established in 1963, it serves as the national clearinghouse and resource center for individuals, groups and agencies concerned with all phases of the planning and production of outdoor drama." This site provides access to information regarding conferences, auditions, newsletters, festivals, and directories.

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States and Canada
http://www.iatse-intl.org/

"The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production." The web site gives information on the history of this organization; how to become a member; a listing of IATSE Elected Officials, as well as brief biographies; contact information for officers, and local chapters; useful information on the crafts they represent such as education and training materials, and coming soon a FAQ about the IATSE.

Puppeteers of America
http://www.puppeteers.org/

"A national non-profit corporation founded in 1937. Its purpose is to encourage and promote puppetry as a means of communication, an extension of human expression, and as a performing Art; to enhance the proficiency of the Art of Puppetry, both professional and ameteur, by publications, workshops, conventions or festivals, lectures, advisory services and any and all other means and methods." Site includes information on membership and bi-annual festivals.

Theatre Historical Society of America
http://www.historictheatres.org/

"THSA is the only organization in the United States which exclusively records and preserves the architectural, cultural and social history of American theatres. Through its archive and publications, THSA makes available information on over 7,000 theatres nationwide, and encourages research in this often-neglected aspect of our popular culture and history." The site includes information on THSA publications, activities, events, archives, news and awards.

Theatre Historical Society of America
http://www.historictheatres.org/

"THSA is the only organization in the United States which exclusively records and preserves the architectural, cultural and social history of American theatres. Through its archive and publications, THSA makes available information on over 7,000 theatres nationwide, and encourages research in this often-neglected aspect of our popular culture and history." The site includes information on THSA publications, activities, events, archives, news and awards.

United States Institute for Theater Technology
http://www.usitt.org/

"Established in 1960 by a dedicated group of theater professionals and educators, USITT has grown from its modest beginnings in New York City to a truly international organization. Today, USITT has its headquarters in New York City but its Board of Directors is drawn from across the United States and Canada. Elected by the membership, the directors and officers of the board operate a financially sound non-profit organization. This thirty-member all-volunteer board meets three times a year to assess the current activities of the organization and plan for future programs, exhibitions,and conferences." This site provides access to information regarding student chapters, regional organizations, membership, expos, periodicals and other publications, grant and scholarship opportunities, benefits and related sites.