Spring Conference 2025
Join us at Red Mountain Theatre in Birmingham, AL for in-depth sessions on marketing best practices, innovations and the state of the field. In addition to panels, breakouts and speakers, the Spring Conference will feature plenty of networking time to network, great food, and visits to some of Birmingham’s top attractions. Discounts are available for multiple attendees from your organization to attend, and the official Conference hotel starts at just $129/night.
Conference topics will include managing your organization-wide messaging and collaborating across departments, subscriptions and data analysis, social media case studies, new technological tools, case studies through an entire ticketing cycle, alternative revenue streams, and marketing’s role in accessibility and community engagement.
Plus lots of time to check in and share successes and challenges with your fellow NAMT members, explore Red Mountain Theatre’s brand new campus, enjoy a production of Disney’s Freaky Friday, and visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Vulcan Park.
The Spring Conference will also be livestreamed, and the Webex Events app makes it possible for remote attendees to chat and connect with those in the room. Discounts are available for online registrations when combined with another in-person attendee from your organization.
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Registration
Attendance Eligibility
The Spring Conference is open to NAMT members in good standing and invited guests only. If you are not sure of your membership status, or are interested in attending the Conference as a way to learn more about membership, please email Member Services Director Adam Grosswirth.
Rates and Deadlines
In-Person Attendance
In-person registration rates for NAMT organizational members are:
- $550 for the first attendee from a member organization
- $510 for a second attendee from your organization
- $495 for a third attendee from your organization
- $475 for each additional attendee from the same organization
- $495 for a third attendee from your organization
- $510 for a second attendee from your organization
- $350 for one day only*
- The Associate Member rate is $600**
- Non-members may attend the Conference by invitation only. Non-member rates are $125 more than organizational member rates above.
Register by February 14 to get these prices and be entered in a drawing to win a free night at the Hilton Garden Inn/Home2Suites!
Early registration ends on March 9. All in-person rates will increase by $100 on March 10.
The final in-person registration deadline is March 30, 2025. “Walk-up” online registrations may continue throughout the Conference!
Multiple attendee discounts are only guaranteed when registered together on the same form.
Online Attendance
Online registration rates for NAMT organizational members are:
- $50 for the first attendee from a member organization
- $45 for a second attendee from your organization
- $35 for each additional attendee from the same organization
- $45 for a second attendee from your organization
- The Associate Member rate is $65
- Student Members may attend the Fall Conference online only at a rate of $50
- Non-members may attend the Conference by invitation only. Non-member online rates are $30 more than organizational member rates above.
Members attending online in conjunction with someone from their organization attending in person pay just $30; non-members $60.
Multiple attendee discounts will be available through March 30. “Walk-up” online registrations may continue throughout the Conference, but at full price per-participant.
What’s Included (and What’s Added On)
Your in-person Spring Conference registration includes the Kick-Off Cocktail Party on Wednesday evening, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday. (One-day-only registrations include events and meals on the day registered for, with the Kick-Off Cocktail Party included for all Thursday attendees.)
When you register to attend in-person, you may also add on the following events for an additional cost:
- Freaky Friday at Red Mountain Theatre (Thursday evening, $50)
- Includes a pre-show reception
- A visit to the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (Friday evening, $20)
- A closing reception at Vulcan Park and Museum (Friday evening, $30)
- Includes the exhibit From Steel to Stage: The History of Theatre in Birmingham
Friday evening’s events include transportation from the hotel to BCRI, from BCRI to Vulcan Park, and from Vulcan Park back to the hotel
Online registrants will have access to all online/hybrid Conference programming live through the Webex Events app or website, and will be able to participate via chat and other interactive features. Please note that some breakout sessions may not be streamed or recorded. However others may be online-only! (More agenda details coming soon)
Most sessions will be recorded, and will be available after the Conference on our website to logged in NAMT members, however these recordings will not be available right away, so live attendance is encouraged!
Registration Process & Policies
Each in-person attendee will receive a badge, which gives you entry to the Spring Conference, and all attendees (both online and in-person) will receive a login to our events app. Important pre-event information will be sent via email. Please provide each attendee’s information on the registration form. You may register multiple attendees from the same organization, and you may combine in-person and online registrations on the same form. This is the only way to ensure your multiple attendee discounts will be applied correctly.
Your registration will not be complete until you click the SUBMIT button at the very end of the form and you have paid (if applicable). You will see a confirmation screen and receive an email upon completion.
Check payments must be received by March 30, 2025. If a registration is canceled due to non-payment, attendees may have to re-register at the current pricing.
Cancellations through March 23, 2025 may be refunded less a $100 cancellation fee for in-person registrations or in full for online registrations. In-person registrations may also be converted to online and the difference in the fee refunded through March 23. Exceptions to this policy may be possible for health or other reasons; email us if you need assistance!
*Multiple attendee discounts do not apply to day-rate participants.
**Associate and Student memberships are individual and are not transferable. These members may only register themselves.
Agenda
Agenda At-A-Glance
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Wednesday, April 9
5:00-7:00 pm: Kick-Off Cocktail Party at Red Mountain Theatre
Thursday, April 10
8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast at Red Mountain Theatre
9:00 am-5:15 pm: Conference Programming and Lunch
6:30-7:30 pm: Reception at Red Mountain Theatre
7:30 pm: Freaky Friday
Friday, April 1
8:00-9:00 am: Breakfast at Red Mountain Theatre
9:00 am-4:15 pm: Conference Programming and Lunch
4:45-5:00 pm: Transportation to BCRI
5:00-6:00 pm: Tours of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
6:00-6:15 pm: Transportation to Vulcan Park
6:15-8:00 pm: Closing Reception at Vulcan Park & Museum
8:00-8:15 pm: Transportation to Hilton Garden Inn/Home2Suites
As of 2/18/25. Subject to change!
All times CT.
Hotels & Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham
250 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL
NAMT Spring Conference attendees can book rooms for April 8-11 at the Hilton Garden Inn for $129/night for a king bed, or $139/night for two queens (plus applicable taxes and fees). Book by March 24, 2005. Rooms at these rates are limited and subject to availability even before the cut-off date. Rate may be available 3 days pre- and post-event, subject to availability.
Please note that the Hilton Garden Inn and Home2Suites are in the same building, across the street from Red Mountain Theatre. They share services and amenities including the restaurant/bar, pool, and gym. Home2Suites rooms feature a kitchenette with a full fridge, microwave and dishwasher, as well as a work/lounge area. Hilton Garden Inn rooms have a mini-fridge and Keurig. Both offer free wi-fi and Hilton Honors points. NAMT guests at either brand will receive free breakfast on the days of your stay we don't provide it at the Conference. Please visit the hotels' websites for more information, and book based on your preferred hotel brand or room type.
Home2Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown
250 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL
NAMT Spring Conference attendees can book rooms for April 8-11 at the Home2Suites for $149/night for a 1-bedroom king suite, or $139/night for a king studio suite (plus applicable taxes and fees). Book by March 24, 2005. Rooms at these rates are limited and subject to availability even before the cut-off date. Rate may be available 3 days pre- and post-event, subject to availability.
Please note that the Hilton Garden Inn and Home2Suites are in the same building, across the street from Red Mountain Theatre. They share services and amenities including the restaurant/bar, pool, and gym. Home2Suites rooms feature a kitchenette with a full fridge, microwave and dishwasher, as well as a work/lounge area. Hilton Garden Inn rooms have a mini-fridge and Keurig. Both offer free wi-fi and Hilton Honors points. NAMT guests at either brand will receive free breakfast on the days of your stay we don't provide it at the Conference. Please visit the hotels' websites for more information, and book based on your preferred hotel brand or room type.
Local Dining & Attractions
Attendees
Barry Tobias
President
In Person
Charlie Frasier
VP Development
In Person
Joe Theissen
Development Manager
In Person
Meredith Gordon
Executive Director
In Person
Alan Anderson
Marketing Director
In Person
Cassie Hakken
Marketing Director
In Person
Wendy Gillespie
President & CEO
In Person
Mary Miko
Individual GIft Officer
In Person
Nancy Trigg
CEO
In Person
Jeff Danovsky
Director of Sales and Marketing
In Person
Madison Danovsky
Service Associate
In Person
Jim Reynolds
Managing Director
In Person
Susan Webb
Director of Marketing & PR
In Person
Miki Galloway
Marketing Manager
Online
Ashley Wells
Executive Producer
In Person
Stephanie Dupal
Managing Director
In Person
Dane Whitlock
Director of Marketing and Communications
In Person
Curt Dale Clark
Artistic Director
In Person
Mary Delaney
Media and Graphics Coordinator
In Person
Tom McCoy
President/CEO
In Person
Brian Marcum
Artistic Director
In Person
Angela Cassette
Managing Director
In Person
Paul Garman
Executive Director/Producer
Online
Bren Thor
Associate Producer
Online
Douglas Senecal
General Manager
Online
Yadira Del Rincon
Donor Relations/Special Events Coordinator
Online
Courtney Kaia
Marketing Coordinator
In Person
Andrea Shepard
Box Office Manager
Online
Tad Fujioka
Marketing Associate/Assistant Box Office Manager
In Person
Adam Grosswirth
Member Services Director
In Person
Betsy Militello
Executive Director
In Person
Amanda Freedman
Project Coordinator
In Person
Skye Cone Ivey
New Works Associate
In Person
Emily Vortherms
Operations and Communications Associate
In Person
Frankie Dailey
New Works Director
In Person
Bradford Kenney
Executive Artistic Director
In Person
Carol Chiavetta
Director of Marketing
In Person
Mark Fleischer
Executive Producer
In Person
Michael Detroit
Executive Producer
In Person
Keith Cromwell
Director of Institutional Advancement
In Person
Daley Dressler
Academy Manager
In Person
Jennifer Jaquess
Executive Director
In Person
Drew Francis
Director of Operations
In Person
Terri Osborne
Marketing Manager
In Person
Brianna Walker
Content Creator
In Person
Dakota Patrick
Patron Experience Manager
In Person
Kim Bourn
Chief Financial Officer
In Person
Roy Lightner
SINGH Artistic Director
In Person
Sharon Fallon
Producer/General Manager
In Person
Kwofe Coleman
President & CEO
In Person
Emily Santel
Marketing Coordinator
In Person
Cory Smallwood
Director of Development
In Person
Michael Baxter
Associate Artistic Director
In Person
Hillary Hart
Executive Director at Theatre Under The Stars
In Person
Peter McKown
Director
In Person
Susanna Gellert
Executive Artistic Director
In Person
Andy Butterfield
Director of Marketing and Communications
In Person
Soren Moller
Artistic Director / Creative Producer
In Person
Guidelines
Participation Guidelines
NAMT is committed to recognizing and celebrating the diversity of experiences, talents, skills, cultures and opinions that our members bring to our community, and specifically to our events. We invite you to participate in all of our Conferences, Roundtables, Festivals and other events, both online and in-person, in a spirit of open-mindedness, curiosity and respect.
We want every NAMT event to be a safe, inclusive and productive environment for all participants. In that spirit, we ask you to…
- Be inclusive, actively seeking and inviting diverse perspectives
- Recognize that some people are comfortable responding quickly and verbally and others are not, and create space for those who may need more time to be heard
- Listen to understand
- Participate in an active and direct way, with professionalism and respect for others
- Be considerate, kind, constructive and helpful in your language and actions
- Use “I” statements and avoid generalizations
- Assume good intentions but acknowledge impact
- Ask questions if something isn’t clear, and receive both questions and answers with openness and generosity
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior and language
- Respect confidentiality requests by speakers and other participants
We may take action (up to and including expulsion with no refund and exclusion from future events) to redress disruptive, disrespectful or offensive behavior or any other actions perceived by NAMT staff and/or Board to be in conflict with the above guidelines.
We know that learning and working together can produce both joy and conflict. We recognize that to learn is to stumble, and we are striving to provide a space for risk, creativity, respect, appreciation, growth and collaboration. When addressing conflicts of any type, we commit to these Participation Guidelines.
Thank you to every NAMT community member for helping to make all of our events informative, inclusive and respectful.
This page was last updated on 02/19/2025