Theatre Admin Intensive
2026 NCTC Theatre Admin Intensive
April 13, 2026
10 AM - 4 PM
Three Bone Theatre @
The Arts Factory at West End Studios
1545 W. Trade St Charlotte, NC 28216
The NCTC Theatre Admin Intensive is a full-day professional development program led by NCTC, hosted by Three Bone Theatre at The Arts Factory.
Build foundational skills in fundamental administrative topics, including:
- Jobs in Theatre Administration
- Theatrical Landscape in the U.S.
- Non-Profit Structure and Law
- Mission, Vision, Values
- The Role of a Theatre Board
- Marketing and Audience Development
- Development (Fundraising)
- Advocacy
- Launching a Career in Theatre Administration
- Case Study: Operating a Successful Nonprofit Theatre with Three Bone Theatre
The Intensive is limited to 40 participants.
Statewide Sponsor
This project is supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Program Options
College & University Faculty & Staff
Do you want to help prepare your students for a career in arts management? Nominate them for the NCTC Theatre Admin Intensive.
- In-depth sessions on careers in arts administration
- Connect students to industry leaders
- Learn directly from prominent industry leaders
Nominate your most outstanding juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are considering careers in theatre arts administration, or those who may plan on starting their own theatre company. Each faculty/staff member may nominate up to 5 students, and multiple faculty/staff members from the same institution may submit nominations. Request special permission to nominate more than 5 students, or to nominate students in their first or second year of undergraduate study.
Participants will learn about jobs in arts administration and how to pursue those careers. Students will dive into numerous administrative topics in hands-on sessions, including fundraising, marketing, advocacy and non-profit governance. The Intensive will be a great resume credit, and students will earn a certificate of completion in addition to learning directly from prominent industry leaders.
$165 per student. We can accept payments from colleges, or from individual students. If the college wishes to pay a portion of a student’s fee, we ask that the college make the full payment to NCTC and work out the finances with the student.
Nominations will open in late January. NCTC staff will review nominations on a rolling basis and make final admissions decisions. Preference will be given to students from NCTC member colleges, and to students who show a commitment to theatre arts and a strong interest in arts administration. The Intensive is limited to 40 participants. Because nominations are reviewed on a rolling basis, the event may sell out prior to the deadline.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Emerging Leaders & College Students
Are you looking to grow your own theatre company, build arts administration skills, or advance a career in arts management? This event is for YOU!
- See how successful theatres are built from the ground-up
- Get hands-on training in key administrative areas
- Learn directly from prominent industry leaders
Emerging leaders are early to mid-career artists, arts administrators, and board members working in theatre, and current juniors, seniors, and graduate students studying theatre who want to grow their skills in arts administration. Past Intensive attendees include community theatre board members, leaders of new theatre companies, and arts administrators looking to take the next step in their careers. Bachelor degrees are not required to apply. Applicants not currently enrolled in a degree granting program should be able to demonstrate a commitment to theatre arts.
Participants will dive into numerous administrative topics including fundraising, marketing, advocacy and non-profit governance. The Intensive will be hands-on, and will include learning from prominent industry leaders. If you are running your own company, producing your own work, or identify as an emerging leader in the theatre industry, this event is for you!
$165 per person.
Applications will open in late January. NCTC staff will review applications on a rolling basis and make admissions decisions. The Intensive is limited to 40 participants. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, the event may sell out prior to the application deadline.
Friday, March 13, 2026
2026 Presenters
Angie Hays, NCTC Executive Director
Angie Hays (she/her) has been the leader of NCTC since 2007. She is passionate about developing our next generation of theatrical artists and audiences. Her advocacy work brings critical support to North Carolina’s professional and community theatres and helps elected officials understand the important role the arts play in our communities. She coaches nonprofit boards on exceptional governance practices for long-term success and consults with theatre leaders to develop effective strategies to tackle organizational challenges. Angie’s education includes a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting from BoardSource, a Bachelor’s in Theatre from Kent State University, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Performing Arts Management from the UNC School of the Arts (where she was presented with an Alumni Achievement Award in 2010).
Robin Tynes-Miller, Three Bone Theatre Co-Founder and Artistic Director
Robin Tynes-Miller (she/her) co-founded Three Bone Theatre in Charlotte in 2012 alongside Carmen Bartlett. Born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina, she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre Performance from Catawba College before moving to Charlotte. In Charlotte, she has spent her career working with local theatre organizations as an actor, director, teaching artist, and marketing and ticketing professional. She is passionate about the intersections of theatre and anti-oppression work.
Tiffany Albright, NCTC Director of Communications and Operations
Tiffany Albright (she/her) is a passionate nonprofit administrator and artist. In the past decade, she’s worked with organizations like National AMBUCS, Triad Stage, Communities in Schools, WorldTeach, and Film at Lincoln Center. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from UNC-Greensboro and a B.A. in Film Studies from UNC-Wilmington. Her primary interests are in expanding access to the arts and finding ways to more closely align nonprofit organizations with the needs of their communities. She’s an award-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter, and the founder of Queer Fear Film Festival and Lunar Kitchen Films. She lives in Greensboro with her active teenage and two rescue dogs.
Parking
The Arts Factory has free parking available on site. There is a limited number of accessible spaces in front of the building and a larger surface lot behind the building.
Food & Beverage
You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to help fuel you throughout the day. A coffee station will be available in the morning. Bottled water will be available throughout the day.
If you signed up for a boxed lunch, those will be provided at 12:30. If you indicated that you would bring your own lunch, a microwave and fridge are available.
Cancellations
Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@nctc.org. Requests made by March 13 are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellation requests made after March 13 are nonrefundable.
Accessibility
NCTC works to ensure our programs are available to all of the state’s citizens, including people with disabilities. If you wish to request assistance or have questions about accessibility, please contact NCTC Executive Director Angie Hays at angelahays@nctc.org.
2025 NCTC Theatre Admin Intensive Participants
