Monthly Archives: April 2012

Liberty–Boston’s Old State House at 300–an invitation!

For almost 300 years, the Old State House has stood as an emblem of liberty at the center of downtown Boston. Constructed in 1713, it is the oldest public building to survive from the original thirteen colonies. It may also be the most … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–Paula Plum, Actor

Last year I attended my first TCG Conference in LA and it was a Five Star Buffet with too many options to possibly consume in one three day period. It was a Feast. I met and spoke with directors and … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–Allison McDonough, Huntington Theatre Company & Vagabond Theatre Group

I like to say that I work for the largest and one of the smallest theatre companies in town, so I get to see a wide spectrum of the Boston theatre community. In my five years here, I’ve witnessed the … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–John Geoffrion, Goodly Creatures Theatre Co. & Small Theatre Alliance of Boston President

Welcome to Boston, home to dozens of small theatre companies – call them Fringe, Emerging, Underground, Startup or what you will – full of talented, energetic and visionary artists who create a diverse and exciting array of vital, cutting-edge theatre … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–from David Colfer, Emerson Stage

I grew up with and in (within?) the contemporary theatre community in Boston.  I arrived to go to college the same year the Huntington Theater Company opened its doors, which was about a year after the ART moved to Cambridge.  … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–from Tony Estrella, Gamm Theatre

Having attended the national conferences in Seattle, Baltimore and Los Angeles, I always return home energized by the intensity of three days with the best, most passionate and talented established and emerging artists in our field. But what has stayed … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–from Curt Columbus, Trinity Repertory Company

As a new New Englander (this is my sixth year), I think about communicating the theater scene as I’ve found it in this region to the rest of our visitors.  The myth of New Englanders is that they are stony … Continue reading

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TCG in Boston–from Kate Warner

Hello! I’m writing to you all as the co-chair of this year’s TCG National Conference which is being held HERE in BOSTON June 21 – 23.  Your host committee is made up of representatives from Boston and New England theatres, … Continue reading

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A day at StageSource’s GoAudition! Prep Boot Camp

     A couple of months ago, StageSource intern Connor Fatch signed off on his blog post urging the Greater Boston theatre community to boost conversations about the state of our theatrical scene. As theatre practitioners, having stimulating exchanges about … Continue reading

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