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Virginia Theatre Association
The Virginia Theatre Association (VTA) is the voice of theatre in the
Commonwealth.
VTA fosters, encourages and assists in the practice and study of the theatre
arts in Virginia at all levels. VTA and its membership work to:
* ENCOURAGE the growth of theatre;
* FORGE COOPERATIVE LINKS among arts
associations, professional and nonprofessional theatre workers, theatre
educators and students;
* FACILITATE SHARING OUR WORK through festivals
of college, secondary, young people's and community theatre;
* IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF QUALITY in Theatre
Production and Training, sponsoring auditions for secondary and
university students at its annual conference; and
* SERVE as the official state representative to
the Southeastern Theatre Conference.
DIVISIONS OF
MEMBERSHIP
Each VTA member belongs to one of four divisions: college/university,
secondary, young people's and community. Each division works on projects
and shares ideas related to its particular needs and interests.
VTA maintains communication within and across divisions, and provides
other services of interest to division members.
ANNUAL CONVENTION
The next annual convention will take place November 10-12, 2000, at the
Norfolk Sheraton Hotel. Members share their work through festivals and
competitions, expand skills through workshops and programs, develop young
actors and theatre workers, qualify for program admission or employment
through auditions, and present awards to theatre workers and others who
contribute to the art of theatre in Virginia. Networking is a special
feature of the convention! CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES: Non-Student = $25.00 and Student = $15.00
EXHIBITORS: Theatrical suppliers, theatres,
colleges and universities exhibit at the annual convention and advertise
in the convention progam. Informative displays provide VTA members with
important information, and contacts are established for future reference.
NEWSLETTER
The VTA NEWS, the association's newsletter, keeps members in touch with
its feature, "What's Playing in Virginia." It is also a place
for members to share theatre news, program announcements and other
information. Submissions to VTA NEWS are welcome. Please send them to the
VTA Office.
HOW TO JOIN
To enjoy the benefits of VTA membership, send your name, school or
organization, address, city, state, zip, phone number and e-mail address
with your check to:
VIRGINIA THEATRE ASSOCIATION
Administrative Director: Mary K. Molineu (Phone: 540-568-6038)
School of
Theatre and Dance
James Madison University
MSC 5601
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
MEMBERSHIP DUES: Non-Student = $50.00 and Student = $15.00
DIVISION (select one): Community, Young People's,
Secondary or College/University
For further information, please contact: Mary K. Molineu
Mary K. Molineu
JMU School of Theatre and Dance
and Virginia Theatre Association
(JMU) 540.568.6342
(VTA) 540.568.6038
(FAX) 540.568.7858
E-Mail molinemk@jmu.edu
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