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TRU’s Writer-Producer Speed Date

It’s important to be able to talk about our musicals in a pitch format. How is a producer supposed to sell our show if we don’t know how to sell it ourselves?

Musical Theater Festivals in Manhattan: A 2020 Update

Musical writers can take advantage of the crowd power and use festivals as a relatively economical way to reach an audience while preparing for the next stage of development. The gathering of artists also makes festival participation helpful for building a network for future projects.

TRU: A True Friend for Musical Writers

For musical writers interested in connecting with producers, or learning to self-produce, attending TRU events may be an answer.

Eight Things for Musical Writers to know about Showcase Producing

There’s always a journey and much to learn about moving a musical toward a commercial or nonprofit run, whether through an industry reading, showcase, festival, off-off-Broadway, or off-Broadway production.

The Business Side Of Show Biz: Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU)

Bob Ost and a panel of experts regularly host “boot camps” to provide fledgling theatrical producers and writers interested in self-producing with a set of practical strategies for attracting and securing investors. These events are only one of a slew of workshops and seminars hosted by TRU, a not-for-profit service organization that exists to better acquaint producers, theater companies and artists with the business side of show biz.