Don’t worry, I’ll temper that headline statement in a moment, but for now let’s kick this post off with some unbridled optimism: we’re living in the golden age of DIY theatre! That DIY spirit has always been part of theatre, from artist-driven touring companies and scrappy storefronts to classrooms and community productions. What’s new is the scale of possibility. There are more tools, resources, and avenues than ever before to create high-caliber work on a budget.