For over 100 years, EAG has provided emergency financial aid and career support to New York City’s professional performing artists. We take pride in our ongoing effort to find new ways to support our vibrant performing arts community. Understanding how challenging it is for emerging theatre companies to find affordable space for creating work in NYC, we introduced the Open Stage space grant in 2017. With Open Stage, we can support theatre companies by giving them an opportunity to create and present work without the challenges that come with finding and maintaining affordable space.
Open Stage grantees receive:
The application for 2027's Open Stage grant will be opened in Spring 2026. Before applying for this grant, applicants are encouraged to read the Open Stage FAQ's and testimonials from past recipients.
- a $6,000 credit to be used towards booking up to 80 hours in our historic theatre space,
- $1,000 from EAG's Teri Black Performance Fund to be used towards performer/director stipends, AND
- limited additional funding (amount TBD) for some specific line items in their production budgets thanks to public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
The application for 2027's Open Stage grant will be opened in Spring 2026. Before applying for this grant, applicants are encouraged to read the Open Stage FAQ's and testimonials from past recipients.
You can preview the questions asked on this year's application here.
All applications must be submitted through the online form in order to be considered for this opportunity.
All applications must be submitted through the online form in order to be considered for this opportunity.
Summer 2026 Grant Recipient
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Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble is an ensemble of multidisciplinary theatre makers committed to shaping the future of classical theatre, making it accessible for all. Learn more about Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble.
16 Winters, or The Bear’s Tale, imagines the unknowable events of the 16-year gap between Acts 3 and 4 of The Winter's Tale, in a play set in a land much like Bohemia. The piece invites the next generation of storytellers into a discussion of outliving tragedy, and the hope, love and faith required for enacting radical forgiveness--a first step towards radical change. |
Past Grant Recipients
EAG's Open Stage space grant program is supported by the Teri Black Performance Fund, and by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.
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2024's Black American Working Woman, presented by Good Light Productions, photo by Ahron R. Foster
2023's Learning to Read by Moonlight, presented by Leviathan Lab, photo by Yuko Kudo
2019's Totally Wholesome Foods, presented by Theater in Asylum, photo by Ahron R. Foster
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Questions?
Director of Operations and Development Rebecca Lovett can help with the Open Stage Space Grant.
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The Episcopal Actors' Guild of America, Inc.
1 East 29th Street - New York, NY 10016 - (212) 685-2927 The Episcopal Actors' Guild (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths and none who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. All services are strictly confidential. Review our Privacy Policy. Photography by Ahron R. Foster |
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