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Tours can be really fun. You get to spend a few days with friends, putting on theater; it's why we're a part of the Ensemble. It's a great way to meet alumni, perform for new people, and experiment with how putting together a show in a short amount of time in an entirely new space. It's challenging, but definitely doable if you have the support (mainly the actors, someone to run logistics day of, and some prod staff).
How To Initiate the Process:
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To find Alumni Clubs, I recommend looking within a few hours driving radius of MIT and seeing what alumni clubs are active. Email them and just ask if they'd be willing to host you guys and your performance. Every Club you deal with will be different in what they want or can provide, but having a support in the location you are going to makes planning easier and ensures you have an audience when you get there.
When to Tour?
Fall Semester:
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