Human Resources: TPOC hosts various community building events for their current Producing 101 class participants and past alumni to meet and network with various theatre professionals.
Education: TPOC offers Producing 101, an 11-week, tuition-free course designed to introduce BIPOC to the fundamentals of commercial producing.
The Think Tank for Theatrical Innovation (T3i), began in 2020 from a group of individuals recently graduated from the Commercial Theater Institute. T3i is a volunteer group of theater industry professionals at all levels. Our purpose currently, is to provide a space for discussion around facilitating change, varied topics related to social justice and systemic racism in our industry. T3i examines the process and structure of how theater is created and managed nationally. These discussions lead to action in the work of each member and their projects.
Community Building- T3i hosts monthly meetings that are open to all industry professionals who are willing to follow their community guidelines. The purpose is to provide a space for discussing creative solutions to how we build a better and more sustainable industry that has I.D.E.A at the core.
Community Building: Creative exchanges take place between Broadway artists and active professional artists looking to make a connection to the Broadway artistic network. The purpose of these creative exchanges will be to learn from each other through conversation, playing together, interviewing, etc. to strengthen, and build relationships between the two musicians. (Age requirement: 21+) Most sessions take place virtually.
Arts Programming: Tutti holds space for important discussions and events which help identify practices that could further DEI efforts within our community. Events may include talks, workshops, networking events.
Education: Music Director Observership This program is aimed at aspiring music team members (music assistants, music directors, rehearsal pianists, etc.) wanting to advance their career in the industry and observe the process of building new works. Applicants would have the opportunity to experience the process of a variety of virtual projects alongside the Music Director including readings, workshops, concert production and recording sessions depending on the specific project and schedule they are matched with.Applicants should have some experience in music directing, working with ensembles, or being a part of a music team. (Age requirement: 21+)
VASTA is an international non-profit that brings together a global network of voice and speech professionals across all disciplines and industries—uniting artists, educators, coaches, therapists, and more. We believe that building connections across sectors makes our field stronger. Through community- driven programming, mentorship, and cross-industry collaboration, VASTA fosters a space where diverse practices and professionals can come together to share, learn, and lead.
VASTA’s mission is to cultivate the voice and speech profession and its multidisciplinary impact with passion, respect, and definitive leadership. We welcome the entire community of voice and speech professionals, where every member has the opportunity to contribute to community, connection, collaboration, access, repair, and sustainability. Whether you’re here to network, present your research, attend a conference, connect with an interest group, or seek grant funding, we are here to help you promote the art and science of the human voice.
In our 39th year, our desire to support the collective knowledge of voice and speech through inclusivity and belonging remains steadfast. With over 600 members representing 31 different countries, we deeply value the range of cultures, methodologies, and perspectives our members bring to our respective fields. We are so excited for you to teach us something new.
Community Building-
VASTA offers virtual events and an annual conference every year, as well as mentorship opportunties for voice and speech professionals.
Education-
VASTA offers access to (and opportunity to publish in) our scholarly journal, the Voice and Speech Review. We also have Tenure and Promotion Resources, and a catalog with dozens of recorded trainings and workshops available to members.
Financial Opportunities-
VASTA awards 20+ grants every year to members of the community. Grants are available for conference travel, research underwriting, early career development, and regional events.
Job Boards-
VASTA launched a new Job Board for voice and speech opportunities in 2024.
Women Count releases an annual data report of published analyses of production credits to assess questions of gender parity in theater hiring decisions since 2014. The goal of the report series is to change the conversation from anecdotes to advocacy on behalf of female and non-binary playwrights, directors, and off-stage theater workers. Each Women Count report tracks 13 employing categories for each production observed: playwright, director, set designer, lighting designer. costume designer, sound designer, projection/video designer, choreographer, composer/original music, lyricist, conductor/music director, production stage manager, and stage manager/assistant stage manager.
Women & Theatre hosts a podcast speaking with folks in the theatre industry about their experiences with womanhood. They interview people with different gender identities, from different backgrounds, with varying levels of industry experience and professional roles. The aim of this project is to build community and pool our collective wisdom to break down barriers in theatrical spaces.