Homeless on the Range—Theatre without a Home

Small theatre has to be adaptable and creative in order to thrive, but constantly moving homes can tax even the hardiest theatre company, let alone their audience. How does homelessness impact a small company? What’s the key to building a loyal audience that will follow a company from venue to venue...

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Published in:Canadian theatre review 2013-04, Vol.154, p.26-31
Main Author: Bracht, Kathryn
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