2008 new leaders conference - home

a national conference and mobilization for emerging theatre leaders

October 5-6, 2008 | San Francisco, California

a program of Theatre Bay Area
event partners:
Theatre Communications Group
and Berkeley Repertory Theatre

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Who should come?

If you're aspiring to make a life in the theatre as a leader - either artistic or administrative - and if you're somewhere in the middle of your career path - neither a beginner nor arrived at your dream job - this is the conference for you.   Whether you're working up the LORT ladder, running a company you're trying to grow, or building a whole new way to have a career in the theatre, we're interested in talking to you.  
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• You can be from anywhere in the country (participants are expected from all over)

• You should have at least five years of professional experience, but should still be on your way up

• You can have expertise in any theatre discipline or specialty as long as you’re develop your career as a leader in the field

Why now?

The buzz around the non-profit world is all about the "leadership crisis." Organizations are facing the retirement of their boomer founders and are looking around for successors.  At the same time, many in the next generation are facing challenges advancing along traditional paths and are wondering whether those paths will work for them as they seek meaningful opportunities, life/work balance, and a place where they can realize their aspirations. 

More and more members of this generation of theatre artists and administrators are opting out of the theatre entirely, which does indeed represent a leadership crisis. We believe we need to change the conversation and engage this group of emerging leaders together in developing new solutions and creative new paradigms for our field.
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What's in it for me?

We’re working with focus groups of like-minded artists and administrators across the country to create a conference that works differently (and works for us).  We plan to offer a compelling blend of information on personal career advancement, trends and developments in the field and reflections on similar challenges faced by emerging leaders in other fields.  We invite you to be in at the beginning of a conversation that will surely have national implications. 

Sessions will include:

• Lynne Lancaster discussing her research on generational issues in the workplace

• Getting into the heads of the leading arts executive search firm

• Personal goal-setting with a representative from Creative Capital

• A panel looking at leadership development models in other sectors

• Alan Brown sharing his new model for measuring the intrinsic value of the arts. 

• Conversation with a community facilitator to develop a shared agenda for further work

The two-day conference will also include numerous opportunities for networking with peers from around the country as well as the chance to meet key Bay Area theatre leaders.
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What are the costs?

Registration fee: $100, but a limited number of scholarships are available. You can apply while registering.
Airfare: variable, but take a look at kayak.com to get an idea.
Accommodations: $0-$100 per night, depending on which options you choose.
Food: extremely variable, but the Bay Area offers up some of the most varied cuisine (type and price) in the country, so you can surely find options that fit your budget. Check out opentable.com for ideas.

What do I do next?

To register please click here. After you register, please explore the rest of the New Leaders section of our website, including a more detailed agenda, information on hotel and home-stay options, and short biographies of the organizers and presenters.  If you'd like a PDF flyer to post in your office or pass around, please download one here!