TheatreFace

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We were recently referred to a networking site called TheatreFace, specifically for theatre lovers and practitioners all over the country (Thanks Ellen!). We think this is a great way to stay connected to what is going on theatrically not only in our community and region, but across the nation as well. See what people are doing, what great new plays are out there and what revivals are enjoying new productions. Also see what issues actors and artists are dealing with whether in community or professional theatre. And, as a great extra perk, there is a link to Stage Directions Magazine that allows you to read this great theatre journal on line, apparently for free.

This is an invitation only group, so if you are interested in joining the site, send an e-mail to brad@innovationtw.org and I will invite you to join.


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Does the US Need a Secretary of the Arts?

Artist's rendering of the set for ITW's production of "Driving Miss Daisy" (c) 2008 by Set Designer Gary Lee Reed

A hot topic in the arts world at the moment seems to be Quincy Jones' plea to President Obama to create a new Cabinet-level position for a Secretary of the Arts. During a November interview on WNYC's "Soundcheck," Jones told interviewer John Schaefer that he was planning to urge our new president to create a position in his new Cabinet for a person to oversee the arts in this country. Here are links to just a few of the MANY articles one can find on the internet regarding this topic. (For more, you can simply type "Quincy Jones Petition" or "Secretary of the Arts" into your favorite search engine):

Rolling Stones "Rock & Roll Daily" Blog

Washington Post Article

NPR's Morning Edition Feature "Does the US Need a Culture Czar?"





Set of ITW's "Driving Miss Daisy" - photo (c) 2008 by Tina M. Harris


People have been weighing in on the subject in chat rooms, on various blogs, and on websites for newspapers and radio stations across the nation. We figure the arts must be important to you, too -- otherwise, why would you be interested in the theatre? -- so we have decided to ask you for your opinion.

What do you think? Should the U.S. have a Secretary of the Arts? Please feel free to post your comments below -- and be sure to take our online poll (featured up at the top of the page). We look forward to having you join in on the debate!

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