The 2021 NCA Success Summit is over, but you can still watch the videos and get in on the fun! The event attracted 33 attendees on Tuesday, March 23 and 28 people on Wednesday, March 24. They enjoyed four information-packed panel discussions and four fun-packed social events. To watch the recordings of any of these events, click on the images below:
Day One
Tuesday, March 23
10 a.m.: Coffee Hour
11 a.m.: Improving Your Online Sales - This panel discussion featured Courtland Hickey from Chicago Costume and Terry Sinopoli from Arlene's Costumes in Rochester, NY.
Noon: Serving the Theater Community During and After COVID - This panel discussion included the experiences and insight from Gene Flaharty, Mehron Inc., Dwayne Ibsen, Ibsen Costume Gallery, Omaha, Christy Hutchinson, Theatre Garage, Edmonton, Alberta, and Debbie Hamrick, Debbie's Costume Shop, Columbus, OH.
1 p.m. Bitch Session
Day Two
Wednesday, March 24 (all times are Central)
10 a.m.: Coffee Hour with NCA History Presentation
11 a.m.: Selling to Unconventional Markets - This panel featured Katherine Sprague of Safari Pearl in Moscow, Idaho; Courtland Hickey, Chicago Costume; and Tim Pearson, Kryolan Corp.
Noon: Selling Non-Costume Retail Items - This panel included Dick Stoner, Stoner's Funstore, Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jerry Bradley, Discount Costumes, Warner Robins, Georgia; Louella Torrence, Drop Me a Line Costume Shop, Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Tushar Mehta, Camden Passage.
1 p.m. Fancy Hat Ball - Let's close out the 2021 Success Summit with a cocktail and some fun! The Fancy Hat Ball allowed attendees to show off their favorite headgear and chat with friends and peers.