Theatre Producers of Color to Bring Back 'Producing 101' for its Fourth Year

Theatre Producers of Color will present the return of their annual educational program – “Producing 101,” where aspiring producers are able to learn the fundamentals of commercial production, including development paths, financing, budgeting, and more, with experienced BIPOC and White ally leaders as their guides, tuition free over 11 weeks. Applications are now open for aspiring producers.

Since their founding in 2020, Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) has been dedicated to breaking down barriers on Broadway by providing opportunities for aspiring BIPOC producers. In just three years, TPOC has transformed the landscape with a commitment to inclusivity, launching the careers of 76 producers who collectively hold 48 Broadway credits, 12 Tony Award nominations, and 1 Tony Award win. Credits include Cabaret, Hell's Kitchen, Suffs, The Wiz, Water for Elephants, Days of Wine and Roses, How to Dance in Ohio, Appropriate, Here Lies Love, New York, New York, A Beautiful Noise, Grey House, Fat Ham, Life of Pi, The Piano Lesson, Dana H., Is This A Room.

Producer Sammy Lopez (Job, How to Dance in Ohio, Gun & Powder) will serve as the overall program mentor, creating a safe space for learning and providing the guidance necessary for participants to become future leaders in the commercial theatre industry.

By incorporating guest speakers from the industry and using real-time Broadway production case studies, participants will gain insights from the teams responsible for bringing Broadway shows to life. Additionally, each cohort member will select either one of their own projects or a current Broadway production to practice applying the tools shared over the eleven-week course. These tools include creating pitch materials for investors and co-producers, navigating the challenges of sustaining an eight-show-per-week schedule in an uncertain financial climate, and identifying the most viable development steps for their projects.

Applications are being accepted from September 6th through September 29th. The course will meet on Monday evenings beginning November 18, 2024 through April 14, 2025.

Please visit theatreproducersofcolor.org.