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 What is ConsERT?

The Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres, Inc. (ConsERT) is a non-profit collective of performing arts centers , presenters, historic theatres, agents, concert promoters and industry vendors. Membership is open to all in the performing arts industry.

ConsERT meets 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.

Welcome to The Consortium of Eastern Regional Theatres!


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Fall Meeting

Nov 4, 2026

Ulster Performing Arts Center
Kingston, NY

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 Who is ConsERT?

ConsERT is YOU! Members come from venues, talent agencies and industry vendors, large, small and in-between. Most members are located in the New England and Mid Atlantic regions, but all are welcome. The organization is made up completely of volunteers, including the board of directors. Members are encouraged to get involved at whatever level they wish to, including joining the board.

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Who's on the board?

 What Does ConsERT Do?

We help each other! In the ever-changing field of performing arts, we share information on industry trends, ticketing issues, what's selling, how regulations affect us, venue and audience safety and discuss industry trends. We help each other solve problems whether that be on-on-one communications, through our list serve and discussions at meetings and the annual retreat.

Every meeting and gathering provide opportunities for networking and professional development. Members frequently engage in one-to-one communication whether to seek advice, share a tip or just catch up.



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..



Become a member!

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 2025-2026


President- Craig PearceProducer, Festivals and Performances, NJPAC, Newark, NJ

Vice-President for Programming-  Joe Stoltman , 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

Director at Large -   George De Feis
Director of Programming and Marketing, Paramount Hudson Valley Arts
Secretary- Cheryl Yosh 

General Manager, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ

Director at Large- Anna Villegas, Presented Programming Manager, McCarter Theatre Center, Princeton, NJ

Director at Large
Director at Large- Mark Rafinski, VP Operations & Production, State Theatre Center forr the Arts, Easton PA






Upcoming events

  • 4 Nov 2026 9:30 AM
    Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

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