Regional theaters often produce new plays and works that do not necessarily have the commercial appeal required of a Broadway production.
Some regional theaters have a loyal and predictable base of audience members, which can give the company latitude to experiment with unknown or "non-commercial" works.
In addition to box-office revenue, regional theaters rely on donations from patrons and businesses, season ticket subscriptions, and grants from foundations and government.
These organizations encourage communication and good relations between their members and in the community, as well as promoting a larger public interest and support of regional theater.
[4] LORT acts on behalf of its members in matters pertaining, but not limited to; collective bargaining with unions such as Actors’ Equity Association, United Scenic Artists, and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, representation before government agencies on problems of labor relations, and the handling of disputes between members and their employees or union representatives.
This recipient is selected based on a recommendation by the American Theatre Critics Association and receives an award grant of $25,000.