THURSDAY, MARCH 13

6PM-7:45PM

Kick-Off Cocktail Party
sponsored by East of Doheny 
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego CA 92101-1696
Catch up with your colleagues and meet new ones at this pre-show cocktail party on The Old Globe's beautiful campus in Balboa Park.

Evening

Open Evening
Suggested activities:
8PM - Opening Night: Dancing in the Dark
Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to the opening night of this new musical at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBEor on-line at www.theoldglobe.org. Ticket availability guaranteed only through February 29. Return bus transportation to Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina provided after performance. 

FRIDAY, MARCH 14

8AM-9AM

Registration and Continental Breakfast
sponsored by Nederlander Presentations: Broadway/L.A. and Broadway in San Diego 
Catalina Terrace 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

9AM-9:15AM

Welcome Remarks
John Breckenridge, President
Kathy Evans, Executive Director
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

9:15AM-10AM

Keynote Speaker: Barry Weissler 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Producer Barry Weissler (CHICAGO, SWEET CHARITY, WONDERFUL TOWN, GREASE) speaks to the NAMT membership about his experiences in the musical theatre industry and offers his point of view on the state of the business and the artform. Mr. Weissler will welcome questions from the conference attendees. 

10AM-10:30AM

Networking Coffee Break
sponsored by Happy Days- A New Musical 
Catalina Patio 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

10:30AM-11AM

"Tell Your Worst Fundraising Story"
Moderated by Matt Schicker 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

11AM-11:45AM

"Hey, Big Spender": A Discussion of Major Gifts 
Moderated by Brisa Trinchero (The Broadway Rose Theatre) 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

12PM-1:30PM

Lunch
sponsored by The 5th Avenue Theatre
Island Prime (15 minutes walking distance from Sheraton San Diego)
880 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101

2PM-3PM

Corporate Sponsorship Session
Led by Yvonne Bell and Patrick Owen (Center Theatre Group) 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

3PM-3:15PM

Sponsorship Presentation 
United Bank Card
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

3:15PM-4:10PM

"Drilling Down" Breakout Sessions
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
These 3 in-depth sessions repeat so that you can participate get more valuable info.

Session A (Coronado Room):  Public Funding?  Send the Check! A discussion of opportunities and trends. (And what are they really looking for anyway?)
Moderated by Gigi Bolt

Session B (Catalina Room): Donor Perks
Moderated by Melaine Bennett (Theater of the Stars)

Session C (Point Loma Room): Cultivation and Fundraising Events
Moderated by Sandra Greenway (Dallas Summer Musicals)

4:20PM-5:10PM

"Drilling Down" Breakout Sessions
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
These 3 in-depth sessions repeat so that you can participate get more valuable info.

Session A (Coronado Room):  Public Funding?  Send the Check! A discussion of opportunities and trends. (And what are they really looking for anyway?)
Moderated by Gigi Bolt

Session B (Catalina Room): Donor Perks
Moderated by Melanie Bennett (Theater of the Stars)

Session C (Point Loma Room): Cultivation and Fundraising Events
Moderated by Sandra Greenway (Dallas Summer Musicals)

5:10PM-7PM

"Yacht and Dock" Cocktail Party
sponsored by The Starlight Theatre 
Dock C22 outside Sheraton Harbor Island East (short walk from Sheraton Bay Tower)
Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and enjoy the sunset in a classic San Diego setting.

Evening

Open Evening
Suggested activities:
8PM - Dancing in the Dark
Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to this new musical at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBE or on-line atwww.theoldglobe.org (after January 27).
8PM - The American Plan 
Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to this West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBE or on-line at www.theoldglobe.org (after January 27).

SATURDAY, MARCH 15

9:30AM-11AM

Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast 
sponsored by Theatre Under The Stars
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
NAMT Members Only

11AM

Bus Transportation to The Old Globe

11:30AM-12:15PM

Tour of The Old Globe Theatres 
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego CA 92101-1696

12:20PM-12:35PM

Sponsorship Presentation 
Sponsored by Rhythm of Love and The Lake Company
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego CA 92101-1696

12:40PM-1:30PM

Campaign Focus: The Old Globe's $75 million dollar Capital Campaign Strategy
Lou Spisto and Todd Schultz (The Old Globe) 
The Old Globe
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego CA 92101-1696

1:30PM-2:45PM

Lunch
Prado at Balboa Park
1549 El Prado
Balboa Park

2:45PM

Bus Transportation to Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Bay Tower

3:15PM-4:10PM

Annual Fund
Led by Bernie Griffin (The 5th Avenue Theatre) 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

4:10PM-5PM

Board Recruitment 
Catalina Room 
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina

5PM

CONFERENCE ENDS