Late in the summer of 2008, a small group of Maryland Theatre enthusiasts met at Towson University to discuss creation of a unique event celebrating the growing scope & artistic excellence of Baltimore Theatre. Dubbed as The Vivienne Shub  Baltimore Theatre Awards, the new event would be modeled after the Helen Hayes Awards, The Ruby Griffith Awards, & The Joseph Jefferson Awards, taking into consideration the unique make-up and neds of the local community. The group couldn’t think of a better person to name the event after than the BTA Founding Member &  Baltimore theatre grand dame, actress, & educator - Vivienne Shub.

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1.  To promote Baltimore theatre artists & organizations

2.   To celebrate & honor artistic excellence & passion

3.  To increase visibility & sustainability of BTA programs & services

4.  To engage, develop, build, & strengthen the theatre community

Nov 2008: Announcement of Awards initiative

Feb 2009: Approval of preliminary Awards plan amongst theatre members.

Mar 1, 2009: Deadline for applicants to be considered as judges.

Apr 15, 2009: Final selection of judges.

May 1, 2009: Deadline for theatres to submit shows for consideration.

June 1, 2009-May 31, 2010: Award evaluation/determination period

June 1, 2009: Reveal design of award

FALL 2010:  Award Ceremony

Robert Alonso

Michele Baylin

Jim Beauchamp

Tom Cascella

Timoth Copney

Rebecca Ellis

Donald Hicken

Ron Israel

James Kinstle

Harriet Lynn

Cole Matson

Nan Rosenthal

Mike Styer

Elaina Telitsina

Awards Policies & Procedures:

-Determine judging & evaluation criteria

-Create award categories

-Determine eligibility requirements

-Select eligible candidates

-Develop deadlines & set committees

-Facilitate evaluation process

-Perform selection of judges & evaluators

-Assign & train personnel

Event Planning:

-Collect theatre bios/press packets

-Secure locations for various events

-Select presenters & talent at ceremony

-Produce Awards ceremony

-Facilitate award naming/trophy design

Communications:

-Theatre community outreach – internal & external communications

-Use press relations & marketing assistance to build awareness of Awards

-Encourage others to join in planning process

-Facilitate needs of theatre group liaisons

Feasibility/Budget:

-Internal budget for event (planning)

-Financial feasibility

-Budget time/finance

-Time line/calendar

Sponsorships/Finance:

-Find sponsors for event

-Fundraising, grant liaison & support

-Raise money for materials/events

-Facilitate sponsorship process

• -We need a core of volunteers to assist the Policies & Procedures Committee & act as connectors to theatres. 
• -Join a volunteer phone tree or email tree to help spread the word when needed. Connect with the BTA page on Facebook to yours online. 
• -Join an office squad which can help with mailings & other administrative tasks for the Awards. 
• -Have a special skill? Let us know. We may need writers, fundraisers, graphic & web designers, statisticians, legal assistance, event organizers, printers, & more.
• Eventually we’ll need stage managers and other theatre help.  Let us know of your talents.
• -Can you help connect us to others who will support this effort?  Businesses who might be sponsors or provide in-kind    support? 
• -Just want to help?  Let us know & we’ll contact you.