Open Stage

EAG Open Stage 2021

Since 1923, EAG has provided emergency financial aid and career support to New York City performers. With Open Stage, we are giving emerging theatre companies a chance to create and present work without the challenges that come with finding and maintaining affordable space.

Before applying for this grant, please read the Open Stage FAQ's and testimonials from past recipients.

Based on past cycles, here are a few tips on what makes for a successful Open Stage application:

A strong mission
Demonstrated need
Demonstrated ability to achieve stated goals for the project (appropriate levels of staffing and funding to see the project through, etc.)
Proposed project is either a new/original work or a creative/compelling remount of a piece in the theatrical canon. (Preference tends to be to support the development of new work.)

The application period for our July/August 2022 and January/February 2023 Open Stage grants will open in January 2022. Finalists will be contacted about scheduling an in-person interview in early February 2022.
The winners of the two grants will be announced in early March 2022.

Grant application

* Indicates required field

Name of Theatre Company *

Theatre Company Website *

Theatre Company Social Media Handles *

Contact Title *

Email *

Primary Contact Name *

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Last

What is your company's mission? *

Who is the intended audience for this piece? *

Phone Number *

Tell us about your company's production history including workshops and readings. *

Tell us more about your proposed Open Stage production. Please include the name of the playwright, the approximate running time, and any specific technical requirements. *

What is title of the piece you wish to present as part of EAG's Open Stage Grant? *

Why this piece? And why now? *

All art is in conversation with the world around it. What conversations do you want to spark (or to avoid) in presenting this piece? *

Why do you want/need our unique space rather than the traditional black box? *

All applicants are highly encouraged to familiarize themselves with our space before applying. If you have not been in our space before, please call or email to schedule an appointment for a walk-through.

Recipients of the Open Stage Grant receive 6 weeks (8 hours per week) in our historic theatre space to rehearse/devise/develop a work of their choosing. This 6 week period culminates in 4-8 ticketed public performances/presentations. Please provide a model timeline of how you foresee using your rehearsal/development time. *

What is your marketing plan for this production? *

How do you plan to price tickets for this production? *

Please review the information about the Open Stage Grant.

If selected to receive the Open Stage Grant, does your company fully agree to abide by all rules and regulations? *

Yes No

Open Stage offers a both a Summer and a Winter grant. Please select all grant periods for which you would like to be considered. *

July/August 2022 January/February 2023

Additional comments? *

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EAG Open Stage 2021

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Grant application