NET Member Benefits

Why be a part of the NET Community?

The Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET) is a vibrant national community of artists and organizations dedicated to collaborative creation. Working to propel ensemble theater practice to the forefront of culture and society, NET:

  • nurtures permanent ensemble companies and the legacy of the ensemble movement;

  • links a diverse array of ensembles and practitioners across performance disciplines;

  • encourages collaborations, peer-based knowledge sharing, and bold artistic and civic experiments;

  • aims to heighten the impact and rigor of ensemble performance and advance the ensemble form;

  • and strives to bring about change in the world through the transformative power of collaborative theater and ensemble practice.

NET provides the opportunity for ensembles and practitioners to organize at the national level and co-create an artistic community with like-minded peers. NET supports and advocates in the national arena for ensemble practice as a specific and recognized form of theatermaking and live performance, and provides a range of artistic assets to the ensemble field. We believe that ensemble practice, with its roots in shared power structures and processes of collaborative co-creation, can play a powerful role in cultural movements toward collective liberation.

Through our member programs and other activities, NET works to build, convene, and provide resources for the field of ensemble arts practice and performance in the United States. Explore our website for info on NET events and online offerings, our member-only community resource hub, and peer-based knowledge sharing!

NET MEMBERSHIP INFO

Member Account Login
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NET TOOLS & FIELD RESOURCES

Connector App
Shareback Library
E-Newsletter

NET SOCIAL MEDIA (@NETENSEMBLES)

Facebook Group
Facebook Page
Instagram
Twitter
YouTube Channel

AS A MEMBER OF NET, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Revel in Community: Advocate for the Field

As a NET member, you or your company are part of a national network of 300+ artist collectives, ensembles, and co-creators  who are building a strong, vibrant, participatory movement where you will have a voice in setting NET's organizational priorities and how NET serves the field. Each member helps to strengthen NET’s advocacy and cultural policy efforts with funders, unions, and policy makers, and you will receive critical advocacy reports through NET's participation in the Performing Arts Alliance.

Connect for Resource Sharing: Download NET's Member-Only Mobile App - NEW FOR 2022!

Exclusive to NET, our new Connector app provides NET members with a digital tool to co-create a more equitable, inclusive, and artist-empowered community model for developing work, touring, and sharing skills and resources nationally, regionally, and virtually. Rooted in ensemble values, mutual aid principles, and solidarity-economy mindsets, it prioritizes generosity, reciprocity, relationships, trust, and community care to connect the NET membership and harness our collective power through paid/trade/in-kind exchanges.

As a member, you'll be able to update your Connector user profile with information about your work; add free/paid/trade offers to share resources with other ensembles and artists in the NET community; and browse other members' profiles and offers to find like-minded peers you can connect or collaborate with! 

Engage and Learn: Attend NET Events & Online Offerings

Develop and deepen connections with NET members and colleagues, and share in field learning at regional, national, and virtual NET events and gatherings, and other NET-hosted convenings, conversations, and professional development sessions in-person and online. Members receive discounted registration rates; travel subsidies for members may also be available.

Stay Updated: Receive Monthly Newsletter & Member Mailings

We send out member info and a monthly e-newsletter that outlines NET's activities and offerings and connects you with field opportunities. Join NET's mailing list to make sure you receive these updates.

Exchange Ideas and Resources: Engage Colleagues

Join NET’s Facebook group community which is particularly active with over 4,100 members throughout the U.S. and around the world frequently sharing workshops/training opportunities, promoting upcoming offerings, and engaging in conversation around their practice. NET members, staff, board, and numerous others from the field regularly post job/casting opportunities, grant deadlines, links to relevant articles, and requests for information. 

Also, investigate the field-related articles and materials on NET’s website, including the NET blog for knowledge-sharing and NET updates, and the NET/TEN Shareback Library for real-talk, peer-based learning and resources from past grant recipients. Comment on an existing blog post to join the discussion, or ask us about contributing an article of your own. 

Explore: Discover Through NET's Member Directory

NET's Member Directory serves as a resource for our community and the field. [NOTE: we've temporarily paused the Member Directory display on the NET website to address database issues -- this feature will return soon! We encourage NET members to use the Connector mobile app to explore and engage with other members.]

NET Membership

Be part of the NET community—join or renew as a member today!