What is Regional Theatre?

Regional Theatre is how everything starts. There are many that do not know what regional theatre is all about.  These are theatres that are known for producing  professional plays outside New York City Broadway.  Usually, supported as a non-profit organization, regional theatre is where young artists get exposure and education in the arts platform.

The problem with Regional Theatre is that the number of nonprofit theater companies in the US has doubled, which means that funding is becoming a scarcity for the owners of these theater companies (Novick,2011).  So why bother with the whole idea of owning a theater company?  The success of regional theatre is left up to the bigger companies while the beginning companies search for funding to express their passion for the arts. 

Since the 2008 recession, some American citizens experienced challenges in finding employment. Now the focus is solely on artists getting paid for their work, rather than experience and passion for the arts. In light of the recession the thought of starting your own theatre company might be problematic in the 21^st century unless you have proven success through your market audience. The audience is looking for something new.  From my own experience, some artists start theater companies because of the fear of not finding other avenues to showcase their plays or art performances. 

What’s the solution in providing exposure for new artists?  If artists or future entrepreneurs desire to start their own company, by all means, go for it.  However, I suggest working with big theater and art companies as they will provide you with the necessary experience to understand the proper
procedures in theatre. This gives the individual time to mentally process whether or not it’s a smart move.  Although there are many natural born leaders, there are other leaders that need much experience before leading a big project. Working hard under a bigger vision will help determine your leadership.  

Example of Regional Theatre