Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: April 1, July 1, September 5

Professional theatre companies and multidisciplinary arts organizations that produce regular seasons of theatre performances may apply for support in this category. Funding is generally directed toward artists' fees and salaries.

Support is also available for professional theatre companies that plan touring engagements within the state. Funding may be directed toward artists and/or pre-production expenses. Contracts or letters of intent from local presenters are required at the time of review. Applicants are strongly urged to consult with Program staff before submitting a touring request.

First-time applicants must have produced for more than five years prior to the year of application in this category. Other first-time applicants should apply in the New Theatre Advancement category.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Program Overview
Describe the proposed activity in relation to the organization's mission and other activities. Note whether the program builds on previous activity or marks a new direction.

2. Updates/Developments
Describe any significant changes or recent developments in your organization since it was last reviewed by the Program.

3. Marketing
Describe the marketing efforts and intended audience, including print and non-print media, ticket pricing, subscription plans, related events and partnerships. Describe your outreach efforts to develop new audiences.

4. Facilities
Briefly describe your organization's performance facilities. If you rent performing space, do you have a regular space and/or what are your usual production needs? Describe your technical requirements in terms of suitability of performance venue and production values, including lights, sound, floor, and other performance requirements.

5. Technology
For technology-based activity, describe the technical capacity and staff support for the program.

6. Finances
Describe plans, projects, and activities for meeting the expenses of the project.  

7. Collaborations/touring
If you are collaborating with any other arts organization, describe the nature of that collaboration. If you are involved in touring a production, describe that activity.

8. Production Summary
List your previous, current, and proposed years' seasons with names of playwrights and directors, the range of artists' salaries or fees, number of subscriptions, single ticket prices, and indicate the AEA union agreement (e.g. Showcase Tier, LOA, SPT), if applicable.

Support Materials

Support materials must be received or postmarked by the application deadline. Send support materials to the Program.   If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Press packet (if available) or program brochures

2. Resumés of new key personnel