Benefits of membership include access to NODA's advice service at national and regional level, representation to government, funding agencies, rightsholders and the media, and access to conferences, workshops and seminars to help share information on best practice. NODA also holds an annual residential theatre Summer School (with bursaries available) offering training from professional tutors in drama performance, music directing, musical theatre, stage management and other courses for performers, theatre directors and technicians.
Advantages of membership include access to NODA's expert advice at local, national, and regional levels, advocacy on behalf of members to government, funding organizations, copyright holders, and the media, as well as participation in conferences, workshops, and seminars to exchange information on best practices. Additionally, NODA organizes an annual residential theatre summer school (with scholarships available) that provides training from professional instructors in drama performance, music direction, musical theater, stage management, and other courses for performers, directors, and technical staff.