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🎭 2026 Programming at Directors Gathering
☀️ Summer Salon Series
Can Theatre Still Be Theatre When We Aren't Sharing Physical Space?
Sunday, July 19 | Creating Theatre in Virtual Spaces
Facilitator: Tony Tambasco (he/him) | www.TonyTambasco.com
Description from Tony Tambasco: During the COVID-19 pandemic, theatre artists and audiences turned to virtual spaces for the performances, but the technologies and techniques of virtual theatre did not begin during the pandemic, and performances did not stop when it ended. The purpose of this conversation is to invite those who have, are still, and are curious about virtual theatre to discuss the ways they would like to continue to make theatre in this venue, and share some of their reasons for doing so.
Annie Baker has referred to the pandemic-era zoom theatre as "noise," and prejudices against virtual theatre making remain. My hope is that this conversation can help change some minds, and inspire curiosity, about a method of theatre making that itself tend to be under-represented in our community.
This Salon invites directors to reflect on the value, possibilities, and challenges of making theatre when artists and audiences are not gathered in the same room.
WHO MIGHT FIND THIS CONVERSATION VALUABLE?
Directors Curious About Virtual Theatre
Whether you're exploring virtual theatre for the first time or have experience working online, this conversation offers space to ask questions and exchange ideas.
Directors Seeking New Models of Access and Connection
For artists interested in expanding who can participate in theatre and how audiences engage with the work.
Directors Working Across Distance
Artists collaborating across cities, regions, or countries who are interested in creative approaches to remote rehearsal and performance.
FACILITATOR
Tony Tambasco (he/him) holds an M.F.A. in directing and a Master of Letters in Shakespeare and Performance from the American Shakespeare Center's graduate program at Mary Baldwin University, a BA from SUNY Potsdam, and is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He enjoys directing plays with rich language and grand philosophy played out in personal ways, and in his work with Bad Quarto strives to reconnect with the rawness and immediacy of early modern rehearsal and performance conditions.
Sunday, July 19 | Creating Theatre in Virtual Spaces
Facilitator: Tony Tambasco (he/him) | www.TonyTambasco.com
Description from Tony Tambasco: During the COVID-19 pandemic, theatre artists and audiences turned to virtual spaces for the performances, but the technologies and techniques of virtual theatre did not begin during the pandemic, and performances did not stop when it ended. The purpose of this conversation is to invite those who have, are still, and are curious about virtual theatre to discuss the ways they would like to continue to make theatre in this venue, and share some of their reasons for doing so.
Annie Baker has referred to the pandemic-era zoom theatre as "noise," and prejudices against virtual theatre making remain. My hope is that this conversation can help change some minds, and inspire curiosity, about a method of theatre making that itself tend to be under-represented in our community.
This Salon invites directors to reflect on the value, possibilities, and challenges of making theatre when artists and audiences are not gathered in the same room.
WHO MIGHT FIND THIS CONVERSATION VALUABLE?
Directors Curious About Virtual Theatre
Whether you're exploring virtual theatre for the first time or have experience working online, this conversation offers space to ask questions and exchange ideas.
Directors Seeking New Models of Access and Connection
For artists interested in expanding who can participate in theatre and how audiences engage with the work.
Directors Working Across Distance
Artists collaborating across cities, regions, or countries who are interested in creative approaches to remote rehearsal and performance.
FACILITATOR
Tony Tambasco (he/him) holds an M.F.A. in directing and a Master of Letters in Shakespeare and Performance from the American Shakespeare Center's graduate program at Mary Baldwin University, a BA from SUNY Potsdam, and is an associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He enjoys directing plays with rich language and grand philosophy played out in personal ways, and in his work with Bad Quarto strives to reconnect with the rawness and immediacy of early modern rehearsal and performance conditions.
Can Theatre Help in Healing?
Monday, August 17 | Theatre as Therapy*
Facilitator: Emily Cameron (she/her)| IG: @emilynicolecameron
Description from Emily Cameron: What can make the creative process healing and how does a director’s work and process allow actors and audiences to heal? Now more than ever, people are relying on arts-driven therapy. Theatre practice has proven to be successful as well, particularly for those who need an artistic outlet for past trauma.
This Salon invites participants to explore the relationship between theatre, reflection, connection, and healing through the lens of directing practice.
WHO MIGHT FIND THIS CONVERSATION VALUABLE?
Directors Interested in Care-Centered Practice
Artists who think deeply about how rehearsal processes shape the experiences of collaborators and audiences.
Directors Exploring Community and Healing
Those interested in theatre's potential to support reflection, connection, and meaning-making.
Directors Navigating Challenging Material
Artists who are considering how theatre spaces can hold complex stories, emotions, and lived experiences.
FACILITATOR
Emily Nicole Cameron (she/her) is a Boston-based stage director and instructor. She received her undergraduate degree in English from Boston College, before earning her graduate degree in Theatre Directing from Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey. Emily has directed plays and musicals, both classical and new work. She has worked in London, New York, and throughout the New England region. In addition to working as a stage director, Emily is a professor of Communication Arts, Media, and Performance at Framingham State University.
*This Salon is a peer-led conversation among theatre directors and is not facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Participants are encouraged to engage from their own experiences and perspectives. This session is intended for discussion and reflection and should not be considered therapy, counseling, or clinical guidance.
Monday, August 17 | Theatre as Therapy*
Facilitator: Emily Cameron (she/her)| IG: @emilynicolecameron
Description from Emily Cameron: What can make the creative process healing and how does a director’s work and process allow actors and audiences to heal? Now more than ever, people are relying on arts-driven therapy. Theatre practice has proven to be successful as well, particularly for those who need an artistic outlet for past trauma.
This Salon invites participants to explore the relationship between theatre, reflection, connection, and healing through the lens of directing practice.
WHO MIGHT FIND THIS CONVERSATION VALUABLE?
Directors Interested in Care-Centered Practice
Artists who think deeply about how rehearsal processes shape the experiences of collaborators and audiences.
Directors Exploring Community and Healing
Those interested in theatre's potential to support reflection, connection, and meaning-making.
Directors Navigating Challenging Material
Artists who are considering how theatre spaces can hold complex stories, emotions, and lived experiences.
FACILITATOR
Emily Nicole Cameron (she/her) is a Boston-based stage director and instructor. She received her undergraduate degree in English from Boston College, before earning her graduate degree in Theatre Directing from Guildford School of Acting at the University of Surrey. Emily has directed plays and musicals, both classical and new work. She has worked in London, New York, and throughout the New England region. In addition to working as a stage director, Emily is a professor of Communication Arts, Media, and Performance at Framingham State University.
*This Salon is a peer-led conversation among theatre directors and is not facilitated by a licensed mental health professional. Participants are encouraged to engage from their own experiences and perspectives. This session is intended for discussion and reflection and should not be considered therapy, counseling, or clinical guidance.
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