On March 27 from 1:30 to 4:40 pm, the MN Theater Alliance, in partnership with Minnesota Presenters Network and the Minnesota Association of Community Theatres, presents a half-day panel discussion about touring and presenting shows in Minnesota, tackling topics from both sides of the booking partnership.  The discussion features an experienced panel made up of Minnesota presenting venues, touring artists, and a Touring Grant program officer from the MN State Arts Board.

Topics will include:

· Why you would want to tour or present
· What to expect when you tour or present
· How to do it well (and how not to do it)
· Tech
· Marketing
· Logistics
· Money
· Non-traditional venues and funders
· How to get started
· Partnership with others
· Your questions
· Your suggestions

Register online at http://mta-conference-touring.eventbrite.com.  Pre-registration by March 20 for members of MTA, MPN, or MACT is $30 per person; non members $40 per person.  On-site registration the day of the event is $50 per person. Contact Leah Cooper at leah@mntheateralliance.org or 612-227-2046 with questions.