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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

All events at the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol
on the Lobby Level unless otherwise noted
Breaking Barriers: Diversity in Arts Leadership the assembly code and how it may be applied to their
and Programming theatre renovation, and strategies for addressing the
(Creekside I, 2nd Floor) seating-related regulations within the context of their
existing architecture. Very often original chair widths
and row spacing are uncomfortable for modern
audiences, and the aisle widths and ADA accessibility
Impact and Equity: Historic Theatres and do not meet current code. The challenge for theatre
Two Collective Impact Initiative Models operators (and their design teams) is to increase
(Capitol View Terrace North)
comfort and satisfy code while also respecting the
historic character of the venue and maintaining as
many seats as possible. Presenters will share photos
How to Manage Your Theatre’s Risk and drawings from several historic renovation projects
(Capitol Ballroom A-B) to show how modern standards can be integrated
with the existing architecture and encourage
questions and discussion from the attendees regarding
their own venues.

12:15pm - 12:45pm Presenters: Michael DiBlasi, Partner, and Michael
networking lunCh Burgoyne, Partner, Schuler Shook, Minneapolis, MN;
(Capitol Ballroom E-H) and John Bell, President & CEO, Tampa Theatre,
Tampa, FL

12:45pm - 1:45pm
lhat 2018 annual memBership meeting Federal and State Historic Tax Credits and
(Capitol Ballroom E-H) Other Creative Financing Opportunities
(After the 2017 Tax Reform Act) to Help You
Pay for Your Theatre Rehab
2:00pm - 3:15pm (Capitol View Terrace South)
tools & teChniques segment 4
(Please note: Six concurrent sessions, all presented only once) This session will provide education about federal and
state historic tax credits (“HTCs”), federal and state
Reducing the Risk: Minimizing Fraud in the new markets tax credits (“NMTCs”), and maybe other
Box Office and Online economic development incentive opportunities
(Capitol Ballroom C) that may exist for theatres to help them finance a
rehabilitation, especially after the 2017 Tax Reform Act.
The panelists will describe the technical requirements
There has been an explosion of fraud in recent years and various structures related to HTCs and NMTCs and
- and not just in large theatres and national tours. discuss current market pricing, transaction costs and
Scammers are using stolen credit card information to reasonably expected net benefits. They will blend in
purchase tickets and resell them online. Many box “real life” examples from past and current HTC/ NMTC
office managers are unaware of this practice and historic theatre transactions.
even fewer are ready for these situations when they
occur. This session will provide an overview of current Presenters: Alex Szilvas, Partner, and Christina
fraud trends and what to do when fraud occurs. Novotny, Counsel, Baker & Hostetler LLP, Cleveland,
OH; Darlene Smolik, Plymouth Soundings, LLC, Loudon,
Presenter: Mandi Grimm, Director of Training, Etix, TN; and Randy McKay, Executive Director, Jefferson
Morrisville, NC Live!, (Cascade & Holly Theatres), Medford, OR

Seating and Accessibility Strategies for Your
Historic Theatre Renovation 2018 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
(Capitol View Terrace North)
Official
This presentation will address the unique challenges of Conference
applying the current building code and accessibility Education
regulations to auditorium seating within historic Sponsor
venues. Attendees will gain a better understanding of
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