How to Start Your Own Theater Company

Pragmatic and authoritative, How to Start Your Own Theater Company provides a blueprint for building a sustainable ensemble from the ground up. Author Reginald Nelson, experienced actor and director, sets forth the nitty-gritty details, from defining the mission statement to handling parking the box office. Drawing on his successes-and failures-as cofounder of Chicago's Congo Square Theatre, he guides you through:

Applying for tax-exempt status

Incorporating as a business

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