Author: Little, Stuart W.

Publication Year: 1974

Media Type: Conference paper/presentation

Summary:

Report on a conference held in June 1974 in Princeton, New Jersey of 224 theatre professionals, foundation executives, educators government officials, and other with a special interest in theatre to discuss the problems and the opportunities facing American theatre. It was the first major theatrewide conference to be called in many years (the last comparable such meeting was held during the 1930's depression), and it was an unusual meeting, for any time or profession, in that it brought together so diverse and inclusive a group of dedicated experts. (p.9).

Abstract:

Report on a conference held in June 1974 in Princeton, New Jersey of 224 theatre professionals, foundation executives, educators government officials, and other with a special interest in theatre to discuss the problems and the opportunities facing American theatre. It was the first major theatrewide conference to be called in many years (the last comparable such meeting was held during the 1930's depression), and it was an unusual meeting, for any time or profession, in that it brought together so diverse and inclusive a group of dedicated experts. (p.9).

CONTENTS
FACT (First American Congress of Theatre) members of board of directors.
Statement of purpose.

1. What FACT decided.
2. How the congress came about.
3. Major statements.
4. Is the theatre one or many?
5. Profit and non-profit: Shared problems and common opportunities.
6. What the theatre can do for itself.
7. Public and private support for theatre.
8. Agenda for action. List of delegates.

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Categories: Cultural Facilities