NAMT FALL Conference 2009
OCTOBER 17-18, 2009
NEW YORK, NY
It's a Hard-Knock Life:
New Works in Tough Times
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre is very excited to announce its 2009 Fall Conference, It's a Hard-Knock Life: New Works in Tough Times, at The Westin New York Hotel in Times Square.
This Conference will focus on 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. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at the shows being presented at the 21st Annual Festival of New Musicals, and ample networking opportunities.
We look forward to welcoming you to New York City in October!
The NAMT Fall Conference is open to NAMT members in good standing and invited guests. If you are not a NAMT member and you are looking for information on the Festival of New Musicals, please click here.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?
Executive management, artistic directors, new works developers, development directors and Board members. Brainstorm with your colleagues about maintaining institutional health, learn about ways to partner with other theatres and academic institutions, discover opportunities for commercial enhancement and raising money for new works, network with other musical theatre producers and developers, and spend a weekend in the heart of New York City!
EVENTS AND OFFERS
- The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded NAMT a special grant to subsidize the travel expenses for NAMT members attending the Fall Conference. The first 40 registrants for the Fall Conference (only one grant per organization), will receive up to $250 to reimburse travel expenses, upon receipt of an expense report form provided by NAMT and corresponding receipts. The grant will reimburse travel costs only - airfare, train, bus, etc. Subsequent registrants will be put on a waiting list, in the event that funds remain after the first 40 grants are awarded. You may apply by checking the appropriate box on the registration form. Instructions on how to submit your receipts will follow via e-mail after you have registered.
- Full Conference registration includes a Networking Cocktail Party (full bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres) on Saturday, October 17th. Lunch will be served at the Conference on Sunday, October 18th.
- See below for a special "early-bird" rate on guest rooms at the Westin New York.
- Discounts on tickets to Memphis, Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, Burn the Floor, and the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
REGISTRATION
- The NAMT Fall Conference is open to NAMT members in good standing and invited guests. If you are not a NAMT member or are unsure of your membership status and would like to attend the Fall Conference, please e-mail Membership Director Adam Grosswirth.
- Fees for the Conference are $550 for the full Conference, $500 for Sunday's Conference events and Saturday night's cocktail party, and $450 for Sunday only.
- The final deadline for registration is October 12.
- Registrants may cancel up to October 7, 2009. Fees will be refunded, less a $100 cancellation fee. No refunds will be allowed after October 7, 2009.
- When registering for the Conference, you may also register for the Festival of New Musicals and the NEA Travel Grant, all on one easy form!
Registration is now open!
AGENDA
Click here to see the full Fall Conference agenda.
SPONSORS
We are very pleased to thank the following sponsors of the 2009 Fall Conference. For information on supporting NAMT and the benefits of becoming a sponsor, please visit the Sponsorship section of our website.
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Ordinary Days
The Ordinary Days special performance is underwritten with generous support from Stacey Mindich.
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NAMT’s Fall Conference is supported in part by a generous grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
Please contact Membership Director Adam Grosswirth if you have any questions. (212) 714-6668 x15, or adam@namt.org.
2009 FALL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Brett Bernardini (The Spirit of Broadway Theater), co-chair
Kate Galvin (Walnut Street Theatre), co-chair
Meredith McDonough (TheatreWorks)
Stacey Mindich (Stacey Mindich Productions)
Richard Parison (Barrington Stage Company)
Mark Ramont (Ford's Theater)
John Sparks (Academy for New Musical Theatre)
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