THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION's Artistic Circle 2025
Posted by: Official_Press_Release 12:59 pm EDT 10/22/24

THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION

ANNOUNCES APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR ITS

2025 ARTISTIC CIRCLE

The Shubert Organization (TSO) announced today that applications are now open for The Artistic Circle 2025. As part of its ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Shubert Organization created The Artistic Circle, an initiative to bring more BIPOC producers onto the commercial American theatre landscape.

The program's first two cycles supported producers who are continuing to develop a diverse range of work. Building on this success, the 2025 Artistic Circle will focus on supporting mid-career BIPOC producers ready to make the leap to the next level in commercial theatre production.

Program Overview for Third Cycle: The Artistic Circle will provide three mid-career BIPOC producers with the following support:
•Financial assistance for their project
•Space for readings and workshops to help develop their project
•Consultation sessions with mentor, producer/general manager Carl D. White of Martian Entertainment.
•Roundtables and networking events with established producers and industry experts
•Shubert Seminars: Special sessions with Shubert Organization staff offering insight into producing a show on Broadway, including operations, ticketing, data analysis marketing.
•Opportunities for tickets and industry events, subject to availability.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for The Artistic Circle:
•Applicants must have previous experience as a producer, co-producer, associate producer, assistant to a producer, or assistant to a general manager on a Broadway or Off-Broadway show.
•Applicants must have a show geared toward the commercial arena (Broadway or Off-Broadway) currently in development. The application must include a detailed development plan and timeline.

Application Requirements: Interested producers must submit the following materials to ArtisticCircle@shubertorg.com by November 15, 2024:
1.Résumé, including relevant professional experience, especially emphasizing roles as a co-producer or associate.
2.Personal Philosophy and Goals detailing the applicant's vision, philosophy, and aspirations.
3.Project Description, including the development history, status, and plans.
4.Letter of Recommendation from a professional within the theatre industry who has worked directly with the applicant. This should highlight the applicant's contributions to past projects, work ethic, and potential for growth as a leading commercial producer.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024

The new Artistic Circle members will be announced in early January 2025.

THE SHUBERT ORGANIZATION

The Shubert Organization is America's oldest professional theatre company and the largest theatre owner on Broadway. Since the dawn of the 20th century, Shubert has operated hundreds of theatres and produced hundreds of plays and musicals both in New York City and throughout the United States. Shubert currently owns and operates 17 Broadway theatres, six off-Broadway venues, and the Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia. Under the leadership of Robert E. Wankel, Chairman and CEO, The Shubert Organization continues to be a leader in the theatre industry. Shubert delivers innovative ticketing solutions via its Telecharge interface, API distribution, and private-label technology, offering unparalleled distribution and marketing to the theatre industry and beyond. Its consumer-facing brands—Telecharge for retail ticket sales and Broadway Inbound for group buyers, tour operators, and the travel industry—sell millions of tickets each year. The Shubert Foundation, sole shareholder of The Shubert Organization, Inc., is dedicated to sustaining and advancing live performing arts in the United States. The Foundation provides general operating support to not-for-profit theatres and dance companies. Foundation grants in 2024 totaled $40 million to 653 grantees. For more information, visit www.shubert.nyc.

For more information about The Artistic Circle and previous program members, please visit: https://shubert.nyc/about-us/artistic-circle/

For more information about The Shubert Organization and its DEI activities, please visit https://shubert.nyc.
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