Assessment has been the focus of the Theatre Communications Group?s Education Program for the past several years, as we came to learn that TCG member theatres have increasingly been asked by schools and funders to provide some form of proof of student learning and that their programs are effective. Since there were no national theatrespecific...

In some cases not-for-profit theatres and newspapers share values, challenges and 'audiences' which could lead to mutually beneficial partnerships. Understanding and valuing these can assist in building relationships that will give you increased power despite decreasing budgets.