Producing Gathering

2024 Producing Gathering

July 22, 2024

Hickory Community Theatre, Hickory, NC

The Producing Gathering is NCTC’s annual networking and professional development event for professional and community theatre staff, board members, and volunteers. The Producing Gathering gives theatre professionals from across the state the opportunity to come together and share their experiences and celebrate their accomplishments from the previous year. New collaborations, friendships, and ideas are sparked each time we gather.

The 2024 NCTC Producing Gathering is an unConference!

What is an unConference?

At an unConference, the event agenda is collaboratively and creatively built by the participants, to address the topics of most interest to YOU. Facilitators will help us stay organized and focused in each conversation, but the format allows for interaction and idea exchanges, which are always the sessions our members enjoy the most. We followed this format in 2015 and 2017 and have had many requests to bring it back.

All attendees will have an opportunity to submit topic ideas in advance, and to contribute suggestions during our first morning session on July 22. Then, our experts will organize proposals during a coffee and networking break, and we’ll announce our devised agenda! You bring your expertise, ideas, and questions. We provide spaces, intelligent peers from across the state, facilitators, and a great time!

Who should attend?

The Producing Gathering is for staff and board members of NCTC member theatres. Not a member? Join here!

About our Host Theatre

Hickory Community Theatre (2023 NCTC Community Theatre Award Recipient) is celebrating its 75^th season of producing outstanding community theatre. Experience the history and magic of downtown Hickory and their beautiful renovated space in the former City Hall building. Hickory is a short 80 minute drive from Charlotte, Asheville, and the Triad.

Registration

Producing Gathering Registration ….. $150

What’s included: All conference activities on July 22, with snacks and caffeine throughout the day. Lunch on your own with new or old friends at a nearby restaurant. Sunday night Happy Hour not included.

Cancellation Policy

I understand that by registering, I am holding a spot in this program. Cancellation requests must be made in writing to info@nctc.org. Requests made by July 8 are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellation requests made after July 8 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.

Schedule

Sunday, July 21

5:00-7:00 p.m. Getting into town Sunday evening? Join us for a casual Happy Hour at Olde Hickory Station (232 Government Ave SW, Hickory). Networking is on us, drinks/food are on you.

Monday, July 22

9:00-9:15 a.m. Coffee and Networking

9:15-10:00 a.m. Welcome, Meet and Greet, Agenda Creation

10:00-10:20 a.m. Coffee and Networking

10:15 a.m. Agenda Posted

10:20-11:20 a.m. unConference Conversations #1 (3 facilitated conversations + open breakout space)

11:20-11:30 a.m. Coffee and Networking

11:30-12:30 p.m. unConference Conversations #2 (3 facilitated conversations + open breakout space)

12:30-2:15 p.m. Lunch on your own

2:15-3:15 p.m. unConference Conversations #3 (3 facilitated conversations + open breakout space)

3:15-3:45 p.m. Coffee and Networking / Hickory Community Theatre Tour

3:45-4:45 p.m. unConference Conversations #4 (3 facilitated conversations + open breakout space)

4:45-5:00 p.m. Networking and Farewells

Schedule subject to change.

Facilitators

Donna Baldwin-Bradby

Donna Baldwin-Bradby is an Adjunct Professor and Director of Marketing and Publicity for the Theatre Arts Program at North Carolina A&T State University. Donna earned a BFA in Professional Theatre from NC A&T and an MFA in Arts Management from Virginia Tech. She has directed, choreographed, and performed for professional, community and educational theatres locally and regionally. As a performer, Donna has appeared in productions of Crowns, Anton in Show Bizness, Once On This Island, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. Donna has also directed productions including The Color Purple, Five Guys Named Moe, A Raisin in the Sun, The Old Settler, Fences, and many more. She has taught Arts Administration, Stage Management, Acting and Musical Theatre at Bennett College, Virginia Tech and Elon University. She is the Executive Director of Touring Theatre of North Carolina, and her consultant company REAL Arts Consulting has worked with artists and arts organizations across the country.

Angie Flynn-McIver

Angie Flynn-McIver is the founder and President of Ignite CSP: Coaching, Speaking, Presenting, a coaching company that specializes in communication skills. Angie is the author of “Before You Say Anything: How to Have Better Conversations, Love Public Speaking, and Finally Know What to Do with Your Hands.” Angie has designed and facilitated leadership-training workshops, coached leaders, and taught workshops all over the country and internationally. Angie comes to this work from a lifetime spent in theatre: acting, directing, and producing. Angie and her husband, Charlie, founded North Carolina Stage Company in Asheville, NC, which has won many local, regional, and national awards since its inception in 2001.

Angie is a PCC-level certified member of the International Coach Federation. She holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Development and Leadership from Fielding Graduate University and a BA in Theatre with Honors from Smith College. She serves on the boards of NCTC and Engage WNC, and is a past board member of Lillian’s List. Angie is a member of the Friday Fellowship, class of ’20-’22.

Becky Schultz

Becky Schultz has served as Volunteer Executive Director of Three Bone Theatre since 2013. During her tenure, the company has grown into an award-winning organization with a reputation for using the best of adult contemporary theatre as a catalyst for conversation and change in the Charlotte community. In 2023 Becky was recognized by Charlotte is Creative with the “Bolt of Inspiration” award. She recently completed six years of service on the Board of Directors for NCTC and previously served on the Boards of Charlotte Ballet and The Possibility Project. Becky spends her days as the Chief Marketing Officer for a global payments company. She has a BSC from University of Miami and an MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Lodging and Travel Information

Hickory is a short 80 minute drive from Charlotte, Asheville, and the Triad. Hickory Community Theatre is located at 30 3rd St NW in downtown Hickory. Ample street parking is available, as well as a parking lot around the corner from the theatre.

Hotel Partner: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
1950 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602

NCTC Group Rate: $134 Plus Tax – Double Queen | $139 Plus Tax – King | Complimentary parking & complimentary breakfast

Book group rate here

Reservation Deadline: Sunday, July 7

Dining: Lunch is not provided, but several convenient options are in walking distance. Here are some of our recommendations:

Olde Hickory Tap Room (lunch and dinner)

Frothy Rooster (lunch only)

Crescent Moon Cafe (lunch and dinner)

Vintage House Restaurant (dinner only)