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Don’t Miss the First Virtual Masterclass of 2025!

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 DON’T MISS THE FIRST VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS OF 2025

! PISSING PEOPLE OFF!(FOR FUN & PROFIT) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th

2pm EST / 1pm CST / Noon MST / 11am PST 

Sometimes, expanding your artistic scope and connecting with new patrons means making enemies or courting backlash. What about the sponsors? What will the community think? Overcome fear and uncertainty and learn to embrace potential risks in search of artistic rewards! In this session, Eric Seale will lead you through a discussion on risky programming, as well as how to normalize change as you seek new audiences while developing the ones you already have.

Presented by:

ERIC SEALE

Artistic Director,

Hickory Community Theatre (Hickory, NC

Eric Seale originally hails from the Bluegrass of Lexington, KY. His career has had a focus on directing and administration, but also includes extensive work as a performer, designer, and producer. He is currently in his fourth season as artistic director for Hickory Community Theatre in Hickory, NC, but previously served as the artistic managing director of Central Kentucky Theatre and as artistic director of Actors Guild of Lexington. A sampling of his directing credits includes The SquirrelsRide the CycloneKinky BootsThe Play That Goes WrongMacbethSomething RottenThe WeirThe Elaborate Entrance of Chad DeityA Life in the TheatreKing LearEnd Days, and The Pillowman. As an actor, his personal highlights include CyranoA Comedy of ErrorsSeminarA Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs. Eric has also worked as a designer in multiple theatrical disciplines as well as working as a professional graphic designer.

REGISTRATION: 

AACT Members – $15

Non-Members – $25

REGISTER NOW

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:Weekend Replay access, available from Saturday, February 8th to Sunday, February 9th.

PLEASE NOTE:Registration closes one hour prior to the live session. Registration for Weekend Replay will reopen after the live broadcast.
AACT Virtual Masterclasses are designed to provide new perspectives, powerful strategies, and unleash your creativity in just 75 to 90 minutes. These sessions are offered every month, bringing you in-depth explorations of specific skills or topics essential for today’s theatre professionals.
Sometimes pushing boundaries means ruffling feathers. How do you navigate community backlash, sponsors’ concerns, and the fear of risk? Join this masterclass to explore the rewards of bold programming, normalize change, and grow your audience with confidence!

REGISTER NOW at aact.org/virtual-masterclasses!

CLICK HERE

Not an AACT Member? JOIN NOW
Questions?Contact the AACT office at info@aact.org or 817-732-3177.

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