Consulting
Overview
We work with theater companies, presenters, performing arts centers, foundations and other non-profit or commercial entities to provide ongoing programming advice, research and development as well as broad policy, leadership and structural input and oversight.
Our model of consulting varies project by project, organization by organization. We examine the individual elements and/or artists involved and work together to shape a customized producing strategy that capitalizes on the strengths of everyone involved.
The Incubator
The Octopus Incubator provides artists with an award-winning team that will take your project from an early idea to pre-production. Dedicated to supporting work at the earliest stages of development, we combine dramaturgy, financial strategy, and project management techniques to individually tailor a process for each client. The Incubator meets artists and entities where they are, and gives them the tools to grow.
Anti-Racist and EDI Training
Creating an anti-racist work environment means understanding how white supremacy is not an action we take, but the water we swim in - we operate within interlocking, pervasive systems of oppression. Octopus’ training and facilitation starts with systems. Through facilitated ongoing discussion, our process reveals new practices that may need to be put in place to support a truly anti-racist community within your organization. Because each client is unique in its needs, each facilitation is individually tailored to and determined by your organization. We walk with our partners every step of the way.
Production
As the landscape of theatre and storytelling continues to rapidly evolve, Octopus Theatricals’ innovative and nimble approach to producing is perfectly suited to take on new multimedia and digital platform projects presented online. Pulling from a deep network of technical experts we have facilitated virtual offerings that have brought luminous hope to the industry in these dark times.
Octopus Theatricals has been a go-to leadership resource to facilitate many theatrical groups in their pivots during our global pandemic and the industry-wide shutdown of the performing arts. We provide framing, resources, and experience in the effective and productive continuation of developmental work (from virtual casting to digital workshops) to keep your project moving forward.
Comprehensive Creative Development
Through a process of needs assessment and facilitated sessions, our team of consultants will support your organization’s leadership in developing new strategies for the current moment. Individualized approaches are developed for each organization that Octopus works with. Utilizing a unique combination of non-profit strategy, project management, and creative development techniques, Octopus will help your organization develop a vision for evolution, and will provide support for the implementation and realization of that vision. This premium level of consulting is an opportunity for Octopus to facilitate organizational transition and the creation of action plans that will help your organization achieve its largest goals.
Non-Profit Strategy and Strategic Planning Processes
Octopus Theatricals will support your organization through its evolution, by identifying elements of a blueprint that will help your organization achieve its goals. By developing individualized strategic planning processes for each client, Octopus Theatricals will help your organization.
Services include:
Mission/Vision/Values Assessment
Strategic Planning
SWOT Analysis
Business Plan Development
Budget Assessment and Creation
Fundraising Plan Creation
Grant Writing Consultation
Financial Literacy Training
EDI/Anti-Racism Training
Internal Systems Development
Application Development
Workflow Development
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