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Meet Emma Scott! Based in West Michigan, Emma has been a part of the Ludus team for just a few weeks!

Performing arts programs lose enrollments for one simple reason.

We’re fixing that this week.

Meet Megan Callahan!
Based in New York, Megan has been a part of the Ludus team for just under 2.5 years!

Meet Mike Stender!
Based in West Michigan, Mike has been a part of the Ludus team for just a couple of weeks!

Meet Jesus Hernandez!
Based in West Michigan, Jesus has been a part of the Ludus team for almost 3 weeks!

What $71 and a Bad Cold Taught Me About Fundraising.

Year three of directing, my students and I were absolutely certain we had figured out fundraising.
We were wrong. Gloriously, expensively wrong.

After a beautiful community event, handwritten cards, a lit Christmas tree, caroling in the snow, and hot chocolate, we cleared $71. And I had a cold.

A parent stopped me afterward and said something I have not forgotten in 35 years: "Next time, just ask us. We love the kids. We want to help."

That one sentence changed how I thought about fundraising, and how I ran every fundraiser after that.

I wrote about that night, and a few lessons that actually held up. New blog is here: https://ludus.pulse.ly/5soz7asoug

What fundraiser still haunts you? I know I am not the only one with a story like this. Drop yours in the comments.

What $71 and a Bad Cold Taught Me About Fundraising - Ludus Blog A hard-earned fundraising lesson from Kevin Schneider’s years as a theatre director. After earning just $71 from a holiday fundraiser, he learned what actually works, direct asks, community connection, better timing, and experiences people want to support. Practical fundraising advice for theatre ...

Meet Mani Muridi!
Based in West Michigan, Mani has been a part of the Ludus team for just over 9 months!

You wake up sick. Rehearsal still has to happen.

In this week’s cameo, a retired middle and high school theatre director shares how to keep students productive and rehearsal moving, even when you cannot be in the room.

Read The Rehearsal that Runs Without You:

The Rehearsal that Runs Without You - Ludus Blog When illness strikes, directors can still support their students by simplifying rehearsals and delegating leadership roles. Focus on a specific task and enlist capable teachers or students to lead. Utilize technology for accountability, while accepting that progress may be limited. It's crucial to p...

Meet Tim Bogdanov!
Based in Texas, Tim has been a part of the Ludus team for 10 months!

Meet Andy Steenstra!
Based in West Michigan, Andy has been a part of the Ludus team for almost one year!