The Forces Who Run the Theater - This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen."

The active participants or "power brokers" in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors.

Michael Ritchie, who describes the development of regional theaters, their influence on Broadway, and the changing profile of theater enthusiasts.

The Forces Who Run the Theater - This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen."

The active participants or "power brokers" in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors.

Susan Smith, agent to such actors as Brian Dennehy and Kathy Bates, explains the roles of agents.

The Forces Who Run the Theater - This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen."

The active participants or "power brokers" in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors.

Gordon Davidson of the Center Theatre Group discusses the development of live theater in Los Angeles.

The Forces Who Run the Theater - This series examines the roles and responsibilities of the people who control the venues, content, and talent in theater and provide a wide panorama of what theatre is and who "makes it happen."

The active participants or "power brokers" in the vast enterprise that comprises live theatre take on many guises. They are theatre owners, managing and artistic directors of regional venues, marketing experts, designers, directors, actors, and playwrights, a veritable army of creative contributors.