The NEA and the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California have announced the second NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater. Set for January 9-20, 2006, in L.A. at USC, it's part of a series of linked programs across the country that focus on improving arts criticism and coverage of theater, classical music, opera and dance. The institute is rigorous ten-day program of workshops, lectures, performances and encounters with theater professionals like Bill Rausch, Luis Alfaro and Ben Cameron. Eligible to apply are mid-career theater critics, editors and reporters. Most costs -- including travel, room, board and performance tickets -- are covered by the NEA Institute. Deadline to apply is October 24, 2005. [LINK]