The 2009 conference will be hosted by Shakespeare & Company, in Lenox, Massachusetts. Artistic Director Tina Packer and STAA President Philip Sneed, in consultation with the Executive Committee and informed by members’ suggestions, are already planning the program. While it’s too early to announce details, it’s safe to say that we will be calling on the resources available at Tina’s remarkable institution – including an optional two-day training session (the conference itself will be held from the evening of January 28th through the 31st, with the training scheduled for the 27th and 28th). I hope that everyone will seriously consider arriving early to take full advantage of this opportunity – those who have participated in the training Tina’s company offers can attest to its value.