NYTE Convenes 2nd Indie Theater Convocation
On
July 12, 2008 NYTE convened the 2nd Indie Theater Convocation at the Barrow
Street Theatre. Photo at left shows the stage set for the theatre's current
production and our meeting. Thanks to the generosity of Scott Morfee, NYTE
was able to have the perfect setting for a fantastic turnout of Indie
Theater artists and companies (plus supporters and friends).
Some
highlights of the convocation included the introduction of the new League of
Independent Theater and a discussion led by its Executive Director, John
Clancy (see photo at right). The League was a direct outcome of the 1st Ever
Indie Theater Convocation held in April 2006.
Also
noted were other instances of new ideas that have already come to fruition
which included the masses of data and features on the
indietheater.org website and the
successful podcasts of indie artists ready for download on
nyteathecast.com. Photo at left
is Martin in front of the entire roster of 527 indie theater artists who
have appeared on these podcasts.
Many
new ideas and thoughts were discussed as the Convocation came to an end.
These will be posted on nytheatre i and on indietheater.org as they are
implemented. Photo at right shows the mobs of people waiting to speak with
Martin as the Convocation ended.