Member Organizations

Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Founded in 1957, the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (Arts Presenters) is the largest service and advocacy organization for the presenting and touring field in the United States. With more than 1,700 members worldwide, Arts Presenters represents colleges and universities; performing arts centers; regional, state, and local arts agencies; festivals; historic theaters; community centers, artists and artists managements. Arts Presenters is committed to increasing community participation, promoting global cultural exchange and fostering an environment for the performing arts to thrive. A leader in the field, Arts Presenters works to effect change through professional development, resource sharing and civic engagement.

1211 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (888) 820-2787
Fax: (202) 833-1543

Government Affairs Contact
Sandra Gibson
sgibson@artspresenters.org

Chorus America

Chorus America's mission is to build a dynamic and inclusive choral community so that more people are transformed by the beauty and power of choral singing. Chorus America strengthens choral organizations and provides their leaders with information, research, leadership development, professional training, and advocacy to help them deliver the best possible contributions to their communities and to the choral art. The more than 1,600 choruses, individuals, and businesses that are members of Chorus America speak with a strong and unified voice to increase recognition of choral singing as an essential part of society.

1156 15th Street, NW
Suite 310
Washington, DC 20005
Tel: (202) 331-7577
Fax: (202) 331-7599
service@chorusamerica.org

Dance/USA

Dance/USA, the national service organization for not-for-profit professional dance, seeks to advance the art form by addressing the needs, concerns and interests of professional dance. To fulfill its mission, Dance/USA offers a variety of programs for the membership and arts community, including data research and regional professional development, as well as works with organizations within and outside the arts field with whom common goals are shared. Dance/USA's membership currently consists of over 400 ballet, modern, ethnic, jazz, culturally specific, traditional and tap companies, dance service and presenting organizations, artist managers, individuals, and other organizations nationally and internationally. Dance/USA's member companies range in size from operating budgets of under $50,000 to over $30 million.

1111 16th Street, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 833-1717
Fax: (202) 833-2686

Government Affairs Contact
Amy Fitterer
Government Affairs Director
afitterer@danceusa.org

League of American Orchestras

The League of American Orchestras provides leadership, service to American orchestras while communicating to the public the value and importance of orchestras and the music they perform. Founded in 1942 and chartered by Congress in 1962, the League serves nearly 1,000 member symphony, chamber, youth, and collegiate orchestras of all sizes. The League links a national network of thousands of musicians, conductors, managers, board members, volunteers, staff members, and business partners, providing a wealth of services, information, and educational opportunities to its members.

33 West 60th Street, Fifth Floor
New York, NY 10023
Tel: (212) 262-5161
Fax: (212) 262-5198

Government Affairs Contact
Heather Noonan
Vice President for Advocacy
hnoonan@americanorchestras.org

National Alliance for Musical Theatre

Founded in 1985 and based in New York City, the National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) is a national service organization dedicated exclusively to musical theatre and serving some of the leading musical theatre producers in the world. Located in 35 states and 7 countries, the 148 member organizations include not-for-profit and commercial theatres, presenting houses, universities and independent producers who share NAMT’s mission to advance musical theatre by nurturing the creation, development, and production of new musicals and classics. Last season, NAMT members cumulatively staged over 27,000 performances attended by 16 million people, and had cumulative revenues totaling over $500,000,000. NAMT fulfills its mission by creating new works programs (Festival of New Musicals, new works summits, regranting for writers’ residencies) and membership programs (conferences, surveys, publications, members only web site, set and costume registry). NAMT has presented its Festival of New Musicals annually since 1989, bringing together theatre producers and writers, with the goal of furthering the development and production of new musicals. NAMT’s Festival has showcased over 300 writers and 200 new musicals, which have had thousands of subsequent productions worldwide. Past Festival shows include CHILDREN OF EDEN (over 1,000 productions), THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (5 2006 Tony Awards and named “Best Musical” by the Drama Desk Awards, New York Drama Critics Circle, and L.A. Ovation awards), I LOVE YOU BECAUSE (Off-Broadway in 2006), MEET JOHN DOE (world premiere at Ford’s Theatre in 2007), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD (over 400 productions), and THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (2002 Tony Award for Best Musical).

520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 301
New York, NY 10018
Tel: (212) 714-6668
Fax: (212) 714-0469
www.namt.org

OPERA America

OPERA America leads and serves the entire opera community, supporting the creation, presentation, and enjoyment of opera. Artistic services help opera companies and creative and performing artists to improve the quality of productions and increase the creation and presentation of North American works. Information, technical, and administrative services to opera companies reflect the need for strengthened leadership among staff, trustees, and volunteers. Education, audience development, and community services are designed to enhance all forms of opera appreciation. Founded in 1970, OPERA America's worldwide membership network includes nearly 200 Company Members, 300 Affiliate and Business Members, 2,000 Individual Members, and 11,000 subscribers to the association's electronic news service.

330 Seventh Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 796-8620
Fax: (212) 796-8631

Government Affairs Contact
Amy Fitterer
Government Affairs Director
afitterer@operaamerica.org

Theatre Communications Group

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, offers a wide array of services in line with our mission: to strengthen, nurture and promote the professional not-for-profit American theatre. As the U.S. Center of the International Theatre Institute, a worldwide network, TCG supports cross-cultural exchange through travel grants and other assistance to traveling theatre professionals. TCG seeks to increase the organizational efficiency of our member theatres, cultivate and celebrate the artistic talent and achievements of the field, and promote a larger public understanding of and appreciation for the theatre field. TCG serves over 420 member theatres nationwide.

520 Eighth Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10018-4156
Tel: (212) 609-5900
Fax: (212) 609-5901

Government Affairs Contact
Laurie Baskin
Director of Government & Education Programs
lbaskin@tcg.org