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(Photo of Xavier Cortada, TCG's 2019 National Conference artist-in-residence, performing Longitudinal Installation as part of the Conference Climate Action.

TCG is excited to present the Roundtable on Reducing Waste While Producing Theatre, hosted in partnership with Green Queens, an organization committed to sustainability and innovation in the arts.  Attendees will include staff from the management and production departments of TCG Member Theatres in the Tri-State Area. The roundtable will be facilitated by representatives from Green Queens and TCG.

Session Description: Learn how easy and affordable it can be to reduce, reuse, and recycle at each stage of the production process. Lauren Gaston and Megan Quarles from Green Queens will provide a comprehensive resource list that equips companies with the know-how they need to source and dispose of materials in an environmentally friendly way. Learn how to strike greener, from quick and inexpensive ways to recycle costumes and props fabric to raw materials like lumber and furniture. Current challenges faced by theatre-makers will be discussed in a round table discussion following a brief presentation. With a little advance planning and conversation, we can use our creativity for good!

Here's a summarized version of the agenda for the roundtable:

• A follow-up to TCG’s Climate Change programming from the 2019 National Conference in Miami.
• What TCG is currently doing to make its space greener.
• Building awareness and cost-effective solutions to going green.
• Reducing, reusing, and recycling during the entire production process.
• Measuring and mobilizing your organization.

This roundtable will be hosted in New York City at TCG’s office, 520 8^th Avenue, 24^th Floor (between 36^th and 37^th streets) on Monday, September 16^th at 9:00AM. Breakfast will be provided; RSVP required. Please note this event is for staff members of TCG Member Theatres.

If you're interested and available to attend, please RSVP HERE (including the names of up to TWO confirmed participants) by Thursday, September 12^th.