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Who is ConsERT?

The Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Inc. (ConsERT) is a non-profit collective of performing arts centers and presenters, historic theatres, agents, concert promoters and industry vendors. ConsERTmeets regularly to compare notes, discuss industry trends, develop solutions to common problems, and create programming opportunities. The mission of ConsERT is to advance the empowerment of member eastern presenters and venues through regional cooperation and representation, and an open exchange of information.

ConsERT was formed in the late 1980’s as an association of independent performing arts centers to facilitate block booking. Through the years, ConsERT membership and the scope of programming priorities and professional development issues has expanded to encompass for-profit, non-profit, and higher education venues, as well as agents and other industury professionals. ConsERT is incorporated in the State of Connecticut, and is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization with member venues in the northeastern United States from New England to the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as venues in other eastern states. Member venues range in size from 250 to over 2,500 seats.

The business name of Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Inc., is the acronym ConsERT..


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Please consider joining ConsERT as a member. We hold Fall and Spring meetings, a Summer retreat, and a meeting at the annual APAP conference in New York. We maintain a member database, google discussion group, and social media presence for our members. 


Board of Directors 2023 - 2024


President - Michael E. Moran, Jr. President and CEO, Stamford Center for the Arts, Stamford, CT

Vice-President for Programming-  Sarah K. Chaplin, President & CEO, State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
Vice-President For Technology - Al Schaefer, Director of Operations-Production Manager, Shea Center for the Arts, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ
Treasurer - Richard Kroth, Director of Operations, TCNJ Center for the Arts, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Secretary - Teresa Baughman 
Interterm CEO, Westmoreland Cultural Trust – The Palace Theatre, Greensburg, PA
Director At Large- Cheryl Yosh 

Director of Ticketing Services, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ

Director at Large- Mark Wilson

Executive Director Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA


Director at LargeCraig Pearce
Producer, Festivals and Performances, NJPAC, Newark, NJ
Director at Large- Mark Rafinski, VP Operations & Production, State Theatre Center forr the Arts, Easton PA





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What Is ConSERT?

The Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Inc. (ConsERT) is a non-profit collective of performing arts centers and presenters, historic theatres, agents, concert promoters and industry vendors. ConsERTmeets regularly to compare notes, discuss industry trends, develop solutions to common problems, and create programming opportunities. The mission of ConsERT is to advance the empowerment of member eastern presenters and venues through regional cooperation and representation, and an open exchange of information.

ConsERT was formed in the late 1980’s as an association of independent performing arts centers to facilitate block booking. Through the years, ConsERT membership and the scope of programming priorities and professional development issues has expanded to encompass for-profit, non-profit, and higher education venues, as well as agents and other industury professionals. ConsERT is incorporated in the State of Connecticut, and is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization with member venues in the northeastern United States from New England to the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as venues in other eastern states. Member venues range in size from 250 to over 2,500 seats.

The business name of Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Inc., is the acronym ConsERT.

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