Theatre Forward
Performing ArtsNew York, United States0-1 Employees
Theatre Forward is an association of institutional nonprofit theatres with a presence in 19 cities across the United States. Its mission is to advance theatre and its communities by delivering financial support and other resources to leading nonprofit theatres. The organization aims to broaden access to theatre and create opportunities for audiences to experience performances that foster community and support individual achievement, while focusing on strengthening theatre and education through theatre. Based in New York City in the northeastern United States, the group operates with a lean staff. In 2020, Theatre Forward named Gretchen Shugart as Executive Director after an executive search.