Charles McNulty wrote another great piece about the bottom line and the bad state of our regional theatres.(hat-tip Nick) Meanwhile, The Playgoer ties it into a neat little bow with the story of the shit in Stratford.

Ken Davenport checks in on the six-figure salaries of some of our nation's Artistic Directors and shows you how to do it to. Choice quote:

Oh yeah, one more thing. As I've blogged about before, one of the questions I am asked most often is "Where can I find people who make enough bank that they may have some disposable income to put in a show?"

I think I just found a few.

Theater for the Future takes a look at some exciting multi-theatre initiatives.

This weekend alone I have been in touch with six movers and shakers who are all choosing now as the time to start cross-theater initiatives. That doesn't seem like a coincidence to me, friends.

Storefront Rebellion looks towards a green theatre in Chicago.

Tony's critiquing the critics again. Hooray!

Apparently, Jerry Patch went to NYC to pick some fights.

And it looks like Sheila must have a show opening in Ohio.