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Cathy is joined by President & Exec. Director of TACA, Maura Sheffler to tackle arts funding--from mapping the arts ecosystem to the dangers of the shoe-string budget. 

ECHO OFFSTAGE: Theater Women Speak

S7 Ep. 3 - Maura Sheffler, TACA President & Exec Director

S7 Ep. 3 - Maura Sheffler, TACA President & Exec Director

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