Mission Statement

Since 1974, the American Theatre Critics Association has provided opportunities for members to explore the vast artistic resources of our national theatre and of theatre around the glove. We work to foster greater communication among theatre critics in the United States and abroad, advocate absolute freedom of expression in theatre and theatre criticism, strive to increase public awareness of the theatre as an important national resource and reaffirm the individual critic's right to disagree with the opinions of colleagues.

"Our love of theater has brought us together from a variety of backgrounds, careers and levels of experience. It is important for us to remember that our actions reflect on the organization, its members and the professions.

Membership in ATCA is a privilege.

"As a condition of my ATCA membership, I agree to the following:

"I will respect the intent of complimentary items (tickets, merchandise) given to me in the course of my job and not use them for financial gain.

"I will respect the graciousness of our hosts at ATCA functions and the right of my fellow members to share equally in the hospitality they provide. I will not take more than my share or assume remaining items are free for the taking.

"I will respect the reputation of the organization and not invoke ATCA's name or my membership in it to threaten or intimidate.

"Within the association, I shall treat all my colleagues with professional respect, courtesy and integrity.

"I recognize that failure to abide by this agreement may jeopardize ATCA's relationship with press agents, event hosts, the theater community and others who offer us hospitality. It also compromises our professional reputation.

"I have read and understood the above and agree to abide by this code of conduct."

For information and membership inquiries:
Kathryn Burger
American Theatre Critics Association
773 Nebraska Ave. W.
St. Paul, MN 55117
651-261-7804
atca_admin@msn.com

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