2018 Producing Gathering Agenda

Agenda in development, check back regularly for updates.

Friday, July 27

5:00 – 7:00 PM
Opening Party and Performance at Theatre Charlotte

All events, unless otherwise noted, take place at Children’s Theatre Charlotte.

9:00 AM
Coffee and Networking

9:30 – 11:00 AM
Introductions and Welcome / Keynote Panel

“Theatrical Wonder Women: Setting our Stages for 2020 and Beyond”

Michelle Long, Panel Facilitator
Director of Education
Children’s Theatre of Charlotte

Vivienne Benesch
Producing Artistic Director
PlayMakers Repertory Company

Mary Kate Burke
Artistic Director
Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Kamilah Bush
Co-Artistic Director
Paper Lantern Theatre For Our Tomorrow

Lisa Bryant
Producing Artistic Director
Flat Rock Playhouse

Elizabeth Doran
President and CEO
North Carolina Theatre

Kaja Dunn
Assistant Professor of Acting
UNC Charlotte

Hilda Willis
Producer, Director, Artist

11:00 – 11:30 AM
Coffee and Networking

11:30 – 12:30 PM
Presentations and Breakout Sessions

“Tipping Points: 5 Leaps of Faith in our First 5 Years” – Three Bone Theatre

Becky Schultz
Executive Director

Robin Tynes
Founding Artistic Director

Callie Richards
Production Manager

12:30 – 2:00 PM
Lunch (on your own)

2:00 – 3:00 PM
Affinity Group Breakouts

3:00 – 3:15 PM
Caffeine Break

3:15 – 4:30 PM
Excursions

5:00 – 7:00 PM
Party and Performance from Three Bone Theatre

9:00 – 9:15 AM
Coffee and Networking

9:15 – 10:30 AM
Presentations and Breakout Sessions

“10 Lessons Learned in Creating a Successful Non-Profit Theatre” – NC Stage Company

Angie Flynn-McIver
Co-Founder and Producing Director
NC Stage Company

10:30 – 11:00 AM
Coffee and Networking

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Affinity Group Breakouts

12:30 – 2:00 PM
Lunch (on your own)

2:00 – 3:30 PM
Excursions

3:30 – 4:00 PM
Caffeine Break

4:00 PM
Closing Keynote Address

Donna Bradby
Producer, Director, Educator, Artist
Executive Director
Touring Theatre of North Carolina

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