Support for Community and Educational Theatres
Beyond Theatre Collective (BTC) offers professional support for theatres seeking additional guidance, collaboration, or hands-on assistance. Services are designed with community and educational organizations in mind—respecting existing budgets, timelines, and structures while providing thoughtful, experience-based support.
All services are available by inquiry, with scope and fees discussed collaboratively to ensure alignment with your needs and resources.
How Services Are Offered
Support can be provided in a variety of ways depending on location, capacity, and project scope:
- Virtual consulting and planning sessions via Google Meet
- In-person work for local productions (Indianapolis and surrounding areas)
- Workshops and presentations for schools, organizations, or theatre teams
- Short-term or project-based engagements
Services can be adapted to fit individual productions, seasons, or organizational goals.
Consulting & Strategy Sessions (Virtual)
Theatre Consulting & One-Time Sessions
Virtual consulting sessions are available for theatre-makers and organizations seeking guidance, problem-solving, or a fresh perspective.
Common topics include:
- Production planning and organization
- Stage management systems and workflows
- Communication between staff, volunteers, and students
- Burnout-aware scheduling and sustainability
- Marketing strategy and audience engagement
- Playbill planning and program structure
Sessions may be one-time or part of a short series, depending on your needs.
Workshops & Educational Presentations
Custom Workshops for Schools & Theatre Organizations
Workshops are designed to meet participants where they are—whether working with students, volunteers, educators, or leadership teams.
Possible workshop topics include:
- Introduction to stage management
- Organization and communication for productions
- Theatre marketing basics for schools and nonprofits
- Preparing students for backstage roles
Workshops can be adapted for:
- Middle school, high school, or college programs
- Community theatre volunteers
- Educators and directors
- Mixed-experience groups
Stage Management
Production & Stage Management Support
For local productions in and around Indianapolis, IN, Beyond Theatre Collective (BTC) offers stage management support throughout rehearsals and performances. Availability is based on production timelines and capacity.
Prop Design
Creative, Practical Prop Design
For local productions in and around Indianapolis, IN, Beyond Theatre Collective (BTC) can serve as a Prop Designer. This includes prop sourcing, prop creation, and prop maintenance. Availability is based on production timelines and capacity.
Playbill & Program Design
Print and Digital Program Design
Professional playbill and program design services help theatres create clear, accessible, and polished materials for audiences and sponsors. Services include:
- Digital or print-ready files
- Playbill layout and design
- Integrating cast, crew, and creative bios
- Sponsor and advertiser placement
Design services are collaborative and tailored to each production.
Theatre Marketing Support
Marketing & Audience Engagement
Marketing services focus on realistic, mission-aligned strategies for community and educational theatres.
Support may include:
- Marketing audits and recommendations
- Website and social media guidance
- Ticket sales and outreach strategy
- Audience communication and messaging
- Email marketing management
Services can be provided as one-time consultations or short-term support. To view my marketing portfolio, please visit byersandbeyondmarketing.com
Pricing & Collaboration Approach
A Flexible, Collaborative Model
Pricing is determined on a project-by-project basis, taking into account scope, timeline, and organizational context.
Many community and educational theatres work within pre-determined or limited budgets. Beyond Theatre Collective approaches pricing with transparency and flexibility, aiming to find solutions that are fair, sustainable, and mutually respectful.
If you have an established budget, that information is always welcome as part of the conversation.
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you’re interested in working together or exploring whether support is a good fit for your organization, the best next step is to get in touch.