A master class for theater managers has concluded in Beijing. Twelve experts and managers from theaters and troupes around the world shared with their Chinese counterparts the secrets of marketing, financing, pricing strategies and human resources management at the Central Academy of Drama.

More than 40 managers from Chinese art institutions enrolled in the class. Xu Xiang, president of the academy said: "By combining the most advanced management concepts with Chinese culture, we will find the best way to run our theaters and art troupes."