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Annette Gates
With a B.A. in Theater Arts and an M.S. in Television, I spend a lot of time working in the arts! I am a playwright and screenwriter, with a passion for horror movies, coming of age stories, and any other story that will make me think critically about the world around me.
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Theatre and the Arts
Grants, Grit, and Curtain Calls: Inside the NEA’s Support System for Theatre
<p class="mb-4">When a single federal grant can turn a risky new play into the next national phenomenon, theatre funding suddenly feels a lot less abs...
February 18, 2026Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Backstage Bridges: How Technical Theatre Builds Inclusive Communities
<p class="mb-4">Behind every standing ovation, carpenters, electricians, stitchers, and sound techs are quietly turning bare stages into shared worlds...
February 14, 2026Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Stages of Change: How Theatre Fuels Civic Dialogue
<p class="mb-4">When the curtain rises, what if the goal isn’t applause but understanding? Theatre, at its best, doesn’t just entertain- it invites co...
February 9, 2026Read article
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Culture on the Corner: Why City Leaders Should Bet Big on Small Theaters
<p class="mb-4">Independent movie theaters do far more than sell popcorn; they curate the stories that shape what communities see, feel, and fight for...
February 5, 2026Read article
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Seniors in the Spotlight: Theatre, Music, and the Evidence for Healthier Aging
<p class="mb-4">Choir kids belting out show tunes in the lobby, a 90‑year‑old debuting her first painting, a man with dementia suddenly singing every ...
February 1, 2026Read article
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Rolling Credits, Rising Communities: Film Tax Breaks and the New Arts Workforce
<p class="mb-4">Tax incentives for film and television are quietly rewriting the economic script for arts communities, turning soundstages into engine...
January 22, 2026Read article
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Band, Brush, and Stage: How Cities Can Turn Teen Creativity into Community Power
<p class="mb-4">Teenagers are writing plays with orchestras, staging original musicals with school bands, and performing spoken-word alongside youth e...
January 9, 2026Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Reel Towns, Real Impact: How Movie Locations Supercharge Small-Town Main Streets
<p class="mb-4">Preserving movie filming sites in small towns is more than a nostalgic endeavor - it can be a strategic tool for economic development ...
January 5, 2026Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Strings Attached: How Puppetry Is Transforming Modern Theater
<p class="mb-4">At first glance, puppetry may seem a quaint art form tucked away in children’s shows or folk festivals. But look closer, and you’ll fi...
January 2, 2026Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Encore for Local Economy: The Win-Win of Theater-Business Collaboration
<p class="mb-4">Many community-based theater companies operate on limited budgets, often relying on a combination of ticket sales, grants, donations, ...
December 24, 2025Read article
Theatre and the Arts
From Page to Place: How Cities Can Turn Local Writing into Public Art
<p class="mb-4">Written work often struggles to gain visibility when compared to visual or performing arts, largely because it lacks the immediate sen...
December 21, 2025Read article
Theatre and the Arts
Curtain Up, Economy Up: The Hidden ROI of Regional Theater
<p class="mb-4">Regional theaters across the United States serve as vital cultural and economic anchors in their communities. Institutions such as the...
December 18, 2025Read article
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