Cycle 2 Of Douglas Lyons' Next Wave Initiative Opens Submissions

The Next Wave Initiative has announced open submissions for Cycle 2 of its scholarship program. Founded by Broadway multihyphenate, Douglas Lyons (Chicken and Biscuits and Beau), The Next Wave Initiative is a developmental branch of The Directors Company committed to amplifying future Black voices in the American theatre. All of the proceeds from NWI fund its scholarships, awards, grants, outreach programs, and operational costs.

NWI's available scholarships include: The Lorraine Hansberry Writing Scholarship, The Spike Lee Directing Scholarship, The Hattie McDaniel Acting Scholarship, The Alvin Ailey Dance Scholarship and The Black Excellent Impact Award. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2022. Finalists will be announced in Spring 2022.

Since its launch in June 2020, NWI has successfully raised over $30,000 towards its initiative.

All scholarship applicants must be Black and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the four disciplines listed. All genders and ages are welcomed. To learn more about applying or donating to the program, please visit directorscompany.org.

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