Northwest Indiana Excellence in Theatre Foundation

There are two types of memberships for theatres. Your membership level is determined based on your location, structure, and desire to have performances viewed for awards.

Full Member Theatre ($150): Full Member Theatres have their qualified productions viewed for possible nomination at the season's gala awards. They also receive extensive online marketing through the NIETF website, social media, email marketing, online advertising, etc. In addition, productions are featured on the NIETF program insert. Member Theatres can participate in NIETF events such as community outreach, educational programs, etc.  Member Theatres have access to the Project CAST grant and other pass-through grants as well as cooperative marketing opportunities including the annual Theatrepalooza festival. Their members also have access to the annual educational scholarship. Finally, Member Theatres are part of the voting body for elections for both viewers and board members.

School/Church Theatre memberships are designed for entities that produce live theatre but are not theatres themselves such as church Christmas, Easter or Summer programs, or High School, Junior High, University programs. Productions are not viewed for nominations. Up to four productions each year receive online marketing through the NIETF website, social media, email marketing, etc. School/Church Members can participate in NIETF events such as community outreach, educational programs, etc. when space is available. School/Church Members have access to the Project CAST grant and other pass-through grants as well as cooperative marketing opportunities including the annual Theatrepalooza festival. Their members also have access to the annual educational scholarship.