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Background
Performing Arts Resources (PAR) was established in 1981 as the Technical Assistance Project. Restructured in 1987 as PAR, we are an essential resource to anyone bringing live performance to the stage. The companies we serve range from the newest performing ensembles to American Ballet Theatre.
We offer a Personnel network, Consultation Services, Set Recycling Hotline and extensive Resource Center, as well as Seminars, Workshops and Publications that focus on specific issues in the performing arts.
Personnel Network
Our personnel network represents a wide variety of technical, production, design and management experience. Through our job referral service, we fill both long and short-term positions by linking stage managers, designers, technical directors, carpenters, electricians and other backstage personnel with performing arts organizations. We have recently expanded this service to work with administrative personnel as well.
Our personalized approach to this networking is unique in the field. We interview and assess all candidates, and review the specifics of each position to determine the exact needs of the organization.
Set Recycling Hotline
The Set Recycling Hotline is an innovative theatrical recycling and reuse project. Companies and individuals in the performing arts, television and film wanting to dispose of scenic elements (flats, platforms, props, soft goods) and other theatrical equipment call the Hotline and list their items. Companies interested in obtaining such items call the Hotline to acquire information and register their needs.
Consultation Service
Our consultation service offers individualized guidance on specific projects. Through the collective resources of the PAR staff and affiliated consultants, we provide in-depth analysis of an organizations needs. PAR consultations have covered such diverse areas as specifying technical priorities for a community theatre, establishing technical priorities for the refurbishing of a performing arts center and analyzing production operations for a regional ballet company. With the introduction of our management development arm, we are incorporating individuals skilled in the administration of arts organizations who are qualified and available to counsel on varied management related issues.
Resource Center
Members have access to our well-stocked resource library which
includes:
- our exclusive dance floor anthology with information construction and surfaces compiled
by our staff and consultants, based on more than 40 cumulative years of experience.
- technical information on more than 600 theatres around the world.
- periodicals, directories and information of interest to statecraft and management
professionals.
- equipment operating manuals, including many computer lighting boards
Workshops / Seminars and Publications
Our workshops and seminars address issues pertinent to the performing arts. Topics have included Lighting Design, for Dance, International Touring, Taxes and Liability and Self-Employment. Our newsletter contains articles and news of upcoming events in the industry. Members receive our Newsletter free of charge as well as reduced rates for our workshops and seminars.
Advisory Board
Maxine Glorsky, Senior Advisor
Support
Our programs are generously supported by Ballet Makers Dance Foundation, Chase Bank, East River Savings Bank, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs / Materials for the Arts, Gordian Knot Computer Services and individual contributions. A copy of the latest annual financial report filed with the New York State Department of State may be obtained upon request by writing to the NYS Department of State, Charities Registration, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12231 or to our offices.
Performing Arts Resources
88 East Third Street, #19, New York, New York 10003
Phone - 212-673-6343
Fax 212-673-1856