Memberships
2012 INFORMATION
Who We Are
The Institute of Outdoor Drama (IOD) was founded in 1963 to serve the rapidly expanding field of outdoor drama. Originally located at UNC-Chapel Hill, it is now housed in the College of Fine Arts and Communication at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Since its inception, the Institute’s scope has grown to include a wide variety of theatrical organizations around the world who perform in outdoor settings including Shakespeare festivals, historical dramas, religious dramas, renaissance festivals, and musical theatre. These organizations are united by their dedication to producing outstanding theatre in outdoor settings and their unique roles in providing exceptional tourism attractions for their region.
The services provided by the Institute to its members include:
· The annual national conference
· National Unified Auditions for member companies
· Research and publications on matters of interest to the membership, including attendance
statistics, audience surveys, economic impact studies, technological developments, cultural
tourism and marketing trends
· Feasibility studies for new theatres provided by teams of professional consultants and ongoing
development assistance for communities wishing to establish outdoor theatres
· Consultations to member companies in all areas of theatre management, strategic planning,
board retreats, executive search and special projects
· Public information and promotions of the outdoor entertainment experiences provided by our
members
· Liaison with other national and international arts services and tourism organizations,
government agencies and unions
· Assistance in executive search
· Awards programs
Perhaps the most valued benefit of membership in IOD is the network it provides of theatre professionals sharing common challenges, expertise and aspirations.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Regular Members
Regular membership in IOD is open to theatrical companies who perform all or a significant portion of their work in outdoor settings. Because the Institute is based at and supported by East Carolina University, our membership dues are quite modest in comparison to other industry service organizations. Regular dues are based on the annual budget of the organization:
|
Annual Budget (US$) |
IOD Dues (US$) |
|
Less than $100,000 |
$50.00 |
|
100,000-499,000 |
$100.00 |
|
$500,000 and above |
$200.00 |
Regular Members receive all publications, voting rights (one per organization), member rates at the National Conference and Auditions, and listing in all printed and virtual publications. Routine consulting services of IOD are included in the membership benefits, while extended or onsite consultations are discount priced on a case-by-case basis. Each regular member has one voting representative, but all staff members are eligible and encouraged to attend any IOD function at the member rate.
Planning Members
Organizations planning to begin a new outdoor theatre can attend Institute events and receive all publications for a “Planning Membership” of $50.00 per year. Planning members are expected to become Regular Members once their theatres have opened.
Business Members
Companies providing equipment and services to the theatre industry may become Business Members of the IOD, receiving all member benefits as well as attending the annual conference. Annual dues for Business Members are $200.
Associate Members
Private individuals wishing to participate in the activities of the Institute pay annual dues of $50.00
The membership year coincides with the calendar year, but dues paid in the last quarter of the year entitle organizations to the next full membership year. Memberships lapse if dues are not received by March 31st.
