NAMT's two annual Conferences bring together top industry professionals to discuss issues facing the industry, learn about innovations, network and brainstorm. Click the links below to see agendas and attendee lists for the past few years - a small sample of over 20 years' worth of Conferences.

Spring 2010
A Class Act: Developing Your Theatre's Audience Through Education and Community Outreach

Attendees and panelists discussed different types of education and outreach programs and models; ways to integrate the education department with other areas of the theatre; opportunities for greater funding; brainstormed about new ways to engage subscribers in the artistic process and create new audiences of children and their parents.

Fall 2009
It's a Hard-Knock Life: New Works in Tough Times

Attendees and panelists discussed the challenges of taking chances on and finding funding for new musicals during an economic downturn, and how we can pool resources and plan for the future to insure long-term health and continued innovation at our theatres. Keynote speaker Ben Cameron (The Doris Duke Foundation) spoke on "New Imperatives for New Times" (above), inspiring attendees to fight for the future of the arts through innovation and drive. Panels covered topics such as co-productions, commercial enhancement, partnerships between professional theatres and academic institutions, and using the resources available in your community. Festival alumni writers joined us for selected panels, and members received a sneak peek at the 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, which immediately followed the conference.

Spring 2009
Marketing in a New Age: How Technology Can Build Your Audience and Save You Money

Theatres were provided with tools on how to utilize new technologies such as Facebook, Google analytics, Twitter and various plug-ins for websites, in order to serve their audiences and track their success. Eugene Carr, founder of Patron Technologies, gave a keynote address on Trends, Technology and Opportunities: The Digital Revolution.  Other speakers included Variety reporter Gordon Cox, Damian Bazadona of Situation Marketing, and web designer Lloyd Chrein.  Sessions covered how adopting new technologies could create or eliminate human workload, imbuing high-tech solutions with the personal touch, and using forums, blogs and social networking to interact with your audience.

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Fall 2008
New Works GPS: Navigating the Road Toward the Future of Musical Theatre

Keynote speaker Jeanine Tesori discussed her work with producers, while developing shows of wildly varying styles and sizes, from Violet to Caroline or Change to Shrek.  Other sessions covered the challenges of marketing and fundraising for new or lesser-known works, branding a theatre company, building a relationship with audiences, and weathering the tough economic times. Festival Alumni writers joined us free of charge for selected panels on collaboration. 

Spring 2008
Strengthening Your Organization's Philanthropic Muscle

Fall 2007
Opening Doors: The Changing Landscape of Musical Theatre

Spring 2007
You're The Ones That We Want: The Future of Musical Theatre Marketing

Fall 2006
Be A Part Of It: New Work, New Work

Spring 2006
Nuts and Bolts in Tinseltown

Fall 2005
New Paths to New Musicals

Spring 2005
Sharing the Stage