Theater/Musical Theater Resources
Funding
State Arts Agencies/Regional
Arts Organizations
Funding for individuals and organizations.
Foundation Center
The leading web site on philanthropy serving grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers,
policymakers, the media, and the general public.
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Loans for facilities projects and for other growth-related needs and planning assistance.
NYFA Source
The largest national database of information on grants, awards, services, and
publications for artists in all disciplines.
Service Organizations
Actors' Equity Association
165 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212.865.8530
212.719.9815 Fax
www.actorsequity.org
Professional actors union.
Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
575 Eighth Ave., Suite 17S
New York, NY 10018
212.244.6667
212.714.1918 (fax)
Service and advocacy for not-for-profit theaters in New York City
Alternate Roots
1083 Austin Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.577.1079
Toll free: 1.888.871.9898
404.577.7991 (fax)
www.alternateroots.org
Regional Organization of Theaters in the South.
American Alliance for Theatre and
Education
7475 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 300A
Bethesda, MD 20814
301.951.7977
301.968.0144 (fax)
www.aate.com
Network for theatre artists and K12 educators who work with young people. Conferences and publications.
American Arts Alliance
1112 16th Street, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.207.3850
Fax: 202.833.1543
www.americanartsalliance.org
Works to advance supports for the arts within the federal government.
American Theatre Critics Association
773 Nebraska Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55117
651.261.7804
www.americantheatrecritics.org
Conducts seminars and conferences, publishes Critics Quarterly, and presents awards to
playwrights.
Arts/Boston
100 Boylston Street, Suite 735
Boston, MA 02116
617.423.4454
617.423.2131 (fax)
www.artsboston.org
Audience development and marketing service organization for the Greater Boston area.
Arts, Crafts and Theatre Safety
181 Thompson Street, #23
New York, NY 10012-2586
212.777.0062 Phone
www.artscraftstheatersafety.org
Provides health, safety and industrial hygiene services.
Asian American Arts Alliance
155 Ave. of the Americas, 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10013
212.941.9208
212.366.1778 (fax)
www.aaartsalliance.org
Supports recognition of Asian-American arts.
ASSITE/USA
Box 22365
Seattle, WA 98122-0365
Phone: 206-392-2147 202/443-0442 Fax
Promotes development of professional theatre for young audiences and international exchange of
artists and information. Conferences, seminars, festivals and publications.
Association for Theatre and
Accessibility
c/o National Arts and Disability Center
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, room 3330
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6967
310.794.1141
www.npi.ucla.edu/ata/
Promotes accessibility in theatre activities. Conference and publication.
Association for Theatre in Higher
Education
P.O. Box 1290
Boulder, CO 80306-1290
888.284.3737
303.530.2167
303.530.2168 (fax)
www.athe.org
Represents professors of college theatres and post-secondary professional training programs and
publications.
Association of Performing Arts
Presenters
1112 16th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
202.833.2787
888.820.ARTS (toll free)
202.833.1543 (fax)
www.artspresenters.org
Provides services to organizations that present the performing arts.
Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts
173 14th Street, Suite 304
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-1185 Phone/733-4756 Fax
www.atlantaperforms.com
Facilitates programs for the performing arts.
Black Theatre Network
7226 Virginia Ave.
St Louis MO, 63111
314.352,1123
www.blacktheatrenetwork.org
National network for discussion and dissemination of information about black theatre. Conferences
and publications.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
165 West 46th Street, Suite 1300
New York, NY 10036
212.840.0770
212.840.0551 (fax)
www.broadwaycares.org
AIDS fundraising and grant making.
Business Committee for the Arts
29-27 Queenws Plaza North, 4th Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
718.482.9900
718.482.9911 (fax)
www.bcainc.org
Encourages businesses to invest in the arts.
Central Florida Performing Arts Alliance
398 West Amelia Street
Orlando, FL 32801-1101
407-872-2382
407.540.9878 (fax)
www.orlandotheatre.com/
Provides facilities, publications, holds conventions and lobbying efforts for the Central Florida
region.
Chicago
Dramatists
1105 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
312-663-0630
312.633.0840 (fax)
www.chicagodramatists.org/home/index.html
Promotes the development of new plays.
The Cleveland Cultural
Coalition
1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 816
Cleveland, OH 44115-2001
216.694.2787
216.
694-2750 (fax)
Serves cultural arts organizations in Northeast Ohio.
Cultural Alliance of Greater
Washington
1436 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-3997
202.638.2406
202.638.3388 Fax
www.cultural-alliance.org
Proves supports services and technical assistance to Washington area cultural organizations.
The Drama League
1520 8th Avenue, Suite 320
New York, NY 10018
212.244.9494
212.244.9191 (fax)
www.dramaleague.org
Develops and nurtures artists, directors and audiences for the theatre. Lectures, seminars,
workshops, publication.
The Dramatists Guild
520 8th Avenue, Suite 320
New York, NY 10018
212.398.9366
212.944.0420 (fax)
www.dramaguild.com
Professional association of playwrights, composers and lyricists. Symposia and publications.
Florida Professional Theatres Association
Box 2922
West Palm Beach, FL 33402-2922
561.848.6231
561.848.7291 (fax)
www.fpta.net
An association of Florida theater professionals and companies.
Greater Philadelphia Cultural
Alliance
616 Walnut Street, Suite 600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.557.7811
215.557.7823 (fax)
www.philaculture.org
Cultural advocate for the greater Philadelphia area.
HOLA: Hispanic Organization of Latin
Actors
107 Suffolk Street, Suite 302
New York, NY 10002
212.253.1015
212.253.9651 (fax)
www.hellohola.org
Liaison between Hispanic talent and the entertainment industry.
Institute of Outdoor Drama
1700 MLK Jr BLVD, CB #3240
UNC-Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3240Telephone
919.962.1328
919.962.4212
www.unc.edu/depts/outdoor/
Clearinghouse for outdoor theatres. Conference and publications.
International Theatre Institute of the United
States
20 Eighth Ave., 24th Floor
New York, NY 10018-4156
212.609.5900
212.609.5901 (fax)
www.tcg.org/about/ar/2005/dis_information4.cfm
International consultation and information service which maintains a library.
The League of American Theatres and
Producers
226 West 47th Street
New York, NY 10036-1487
212.764.1122
212.719.4389 (fax)
www.livebroadway.com/
National trade association for the Broadway theater industry.
League of Chicago Theatres/League of Chicago
Theatres Foundation
228 South Wabash, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 554-9800 Phone/922-7202 FAX
Promotes the advancement of Chicago theaters.
League of Historic American Theatres
334 N. Charles Street, 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.659.9533
877.627.0833 (toll-free)
410.837.9664 (fax)
www.lhat.org
International network of people who collaborate to restore historic theatres. Newsleter,
conference, regional workshops.
League of Resident Theatres
1501 Broadway, #2401
New York, NY 10036-5503
212.944.1501
212.768.0785 (fax)
www.lort.org
Association of professional theaters.
League of Washington Theatres
Box 21645
Washington, DC 20009-1645
202.638.4270
202.638.1220 (fax)
www.lowt.org
Association of Washington theaters.
Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the
Americas
PO Box 728
New York, NY 10014
212.561.0315
www.lmda.org/
Membership organization serving over 300 literary managers,
dramaturgs and other theatre professionals. Conferences and publications.
Movement Theatre International
3700 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.487.7637
A center for the movement arts in the U.S.. Festivals and conferences.
National Alliance for Musical
Theatre
520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 301
New York, NY 10018
212.714.6668
212.714.0469 (fax)
namt.org/default.aspx
Association of theatre and opera companies. Conferences, festival, publications.
New Jersey Theatre Group
17 Cook Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
973.593.0189
973.377.4842 (fax)
www.nj.com/theater/
Alliance of New Jersey professional theaters.
New York Public Library for the
Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10023-7498
212.870.1630
www.nypl.org/research/lpa/lpa.html
Theater Collection Reference Information
212.870.1639
212.870.1868 (fax)
Documents popular entertainment.
Non-Traditional Casting Project
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
New York, NY 10036
212-730-4750 Phone/730-4820 Fax
www.ntcp.org
Advocacy organization working to increase participation of ethnic, female and disabled theatre
artists. Conferences and newsletter.
OPERA America
330 7th Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-796-8620
212-796-8631 (fax)
www.operaamerica.org
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
125 Seventh Street, Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-471-6070 Phone/471-6917 Fax
www.pgharts.org/
Dedicated to the development of the Pittsburgh Downtown Cultural District.
San Diego Performing Arts
League
625 Broadway, Suite 735
San Diego, CA 92101-8101
619-238-0700 Phone/238-0710 Fax
www.sandiegoperforms.com
Promotes professional performing arts in San Diego County.
Santa Barbara Performing Arts
League
Box 20284
Santa Barbara, CA 93120
805-563-8068
www.sbperformingartsleague.org
Supports performing arts in Santa Barbara and publishes a guide to dance, theater and music
events.
Society of American Fight Directors
2101 Northeast Kennedy Street, Suite 101
Minneapolis, MN 55413-2639
612-759-9711
www.safd.org
Promotes the quality and safety of stage combat.
Society of Stage Directors and
Choreographers
1501 Broadway, Suite 1701
New York, NY 10036
212-391-1070 Phone/302-6195 Fax
www.ssdc.org
National labor union representing directors and choreographers. Newsletter.
Stage Directors and Choreographers
Foundation
1501 Broadway, Suite 1701
New York, New York 10036
212-302-5359 Phone/302-6195 Fax
www.ssdc.org/foundation/
Promotes and develops the artistry of professional stage directors and choreographers. Workshops,
seminars, publication.
Theatre Bay Area
657 Mission Street, Suite 402
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-957-1557 Phone/957-1556 Fax
www.theatrebayarea.org
Promotes theater and dance in the Bay area.
Theatre Communications Group
520 Eighth Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10018-4156
212-609-5900 Phone/609-5901 Fax
www.tcg.org
National service organization and information source for non-profit theatre.
Conferences, special projects, publications.
Theatre Development Fund
1501 Broadway, Suite 2110
New York, NY 10036
212-221-0885 Phone/768-1563 Fax
www.tdf.org
Service and advocacy organization for the for-profit and non-profit theatre arts. Focus on
audience building and expanding opportunities for the performing arts.
Theatre LA
644 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-614-0556 Phone/614-0561 Fax
www.theatrela.org
Promotes and represents theaters in the greater Los Angeles area.
United Scenic Artists, L.U. 829
16 West 61st Street
New York, NY 10023
212-581-0300 Phone/977-2011 Fax
www.usa829.org
Professional union representing scenic designers, art directors, lighting designers, and stylists
for theatre, film and television.
United States Institute of Theatre
Technology
6443 Ridings Road
Syracuse, NY 13206
315-463-6463 Phone/463-6525 Fax
www.usitt.org
American association of design and production professionals in the performing arts.
University/Resident Theatre Association
1560 Broadway, Suite 1307
New York, NY 10036
212-221-1130 Phone/86999-2752 Fax
www.URTA.com
Service organization for theatre
training programs and associated resident companies.
U.S. Department of State Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public
Affairs/Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
(Formerly United States Information Agency)
301 4th Street SW
Washington, DC 20547
202-205-2209 Phone/619-6315 Fax
http://exchanges.state.gov/
Educational /cultural exchange programs and grants.
Volunteer Lawyers for the
Arts
1 East 53rd Street, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10022
212-319-2787 Phone/752-6575 Fax
www.vlany.org
E-mail: vlany@bway.net
Provides free legal representation and counseling for artists and not-for-profit arts
organizations.
Publications
American Theatre
Theatre Communications Group
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-697-5230
Fax: 212-557-5817
www.tcg.org
E-mail: at@tcg.org
ArtSearch
Theatre Communications Group
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-697-5230
Fax: 212-557-5817
www.tcg.org
E-mail: at@tcg.org
Backstage
BPI Communications, Inc.
1515 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
212-536-1471 Phone/536-5318 Fax
www.backstage.com
Dramatists Sourcebook
1999-2000 Edition
Theatre Communications Group
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-697-5230
Fax: 212-557-5817
E-mail: at@tcg.org
New York Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-7498
212-870-1643 Phone/496-5196 Fax
www.nypl.org/research/lpa/lpa.html
Reference source for theater related books and publications.
OLLANTAY Theater Magazine
P.O. Box 720636
Jackson Heights, NY 11372-0636
718-565-6499 Phone/718-446-7806 Fax
Performing Arts Journal
PAJ Publications
MIT Press
55 Hayward Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
muse.jhu.edu/journals/performing_arts_journal/
Theater Journal
Johns Hopkins University Press
2715 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 221218
muse.jhu.edu/journals/theatre_journal/
Theater Magazine
Yale School of Drama
Yale University
P.O. Box 208325
New Haven, CT 06520
www.theatermagazine.org/
Theatre Profiles
Theatre Communications Group
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
212/697-5230 Phone/983-4847 Fax
www.tcg.org
E-mail: tcg@tcg.org
The Drama Review
MIT Press
55 Hayward Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
www.mitpressjournals.org/loi/dram
Variety
5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 120
LA, CA 90036
213-857-6600 Phone/213-857-0494
www.variety.com
National Endowment for the Arts · an independent federal
agency
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
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