The New Circle Theatre Company’s (NCTC) mission is to create theatre that illuminates and questions the world in which we live, by supporting and promoting the voice of the playwright. We are a company of writers, actors, directors and designers working together to nurture the journey of a play through all stages of development, from original concept to production. We celebrate our history of excellence established by giants of the American theatre by offering a compassionate and inspirational environment to our artists so that they can safely experiment and grow. We foster diversity and...

The New Circle Theatre Company’s (NCTC) mission is to create theatre that illuminates and questions the world in which we live, by supporting and promoting the voice of the playwright. We are a company of writers, actors, directors and designers working together to nurture the journey of a play through all stages of development, from original concept to production. We celebrate our history of excellence established by giants of the American theatre by offering a compassionate and inspirational environment to our artists so that they can safely experiment and grow. We foster diversity and...

The mission of the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc. (NEC) is to provide African-American, African and Caribbean professional artists with an opportunity to learn, to work, to grow and to be nurtured in the performing arts. The overall mission of the NEC is to present live theatre performances by and about black people to a culturally diverse audience that is often under served by the theatrical community.

Food for Thought Productions, which started out as the brainchild of award winning writer Susan Charlotte, was launched in the Fall of 2000. This acclaimed theatre company presents a series of one-act plays by award-winning writers performed by an alternating repertory of Broadway stars and directors.

MasterVoices celebrates the unique power of the human voice to connect, unite, and inspire. Through the art of musical storytelling we seek to create a new culture around choral music – one that remains true to the art form while opening the door for new audiences.

New Victory LabWorks is committed to fostering an inclusive program where every artist feels welcome. We encourage creators who are diverse in identity, perspective, ability and experience to apply. We believe it is important for young audience members from all communities to see themselves represented on stage with stories that are relevant to their lives.

The New Victory Theater is New York City’s first and only nonprofit performing arts venue for kids and families.

New Professional Theatre (NPT), founded by Sheila Kay Davis, throws a spotlight on multicultural vitality and diversity; while also promoting the work of predominantly minority artists to both mainstream and minority audiences. NPT aims to empower, advance and sustain new work written by emerging and established writers. We promote the work of new and established writers through showcases, full productions, international collaborations, symposia and seminars. NPT develops new, diverse audiences and cultivates hard-to-reach communities.

First Music, the New York Youth Symphony’s young composer competition, commissions America’s best emerging orchestra, chamber music, and jazz composers under the age of 30. It has been acknowledged widely as one of the leading forces in the United States for bringing the work of gifted young composers to the public’s attention. Seven awards are given each season for orchestral, jazz, and chamber music compositions. FIRST MUSIC ADVISORS Grammy-nominated composer Christopher Theofanidis is chair of the First Music Advisory Committee for orchestra and chamber music. Arturo O'Farrill, pianist,...

Bespoke Theatricals supervises and manages theatrical productions of all sizes and complexities. For all productions, our priority remains the same: to support the artistic development and presentation of the production as envisioned by the creative team, within the financial parameters established by the producers. Under the leadership of Partners Amy Jacobs and Devin Keudell, who have worked together for over 25 years, Bespoke Theatricals seeks to create the best possible environment for a production to succeed.

Promoting theater and literacy by bringing a touring repertory of classical productions and exceptional new works, talented young actors and teaching artists into communities across America — particularly those where live performance and theater arts education is limited or non-existent.