DEVELOPMENT COSTS:
Table Reading: $11,000
Creatives spend a week working on the show and do one day with actors to hear the show out loud.
Developmental Reading: $36,000
The creatives and cast present the material while standing at music stands.
Staged Concert: $600,000
Fully-staged concert for a two-week run open to the public.
Each year we try to produce 3 table readings, 3 developmental readings, and one concert. The question we get the most is
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
We are so thrilled to see so much enthusiasm about what we are building. We know that it’s something that’s really needed, and we can see how this new pipeline will work. HOW IT WORKS
Instead of investing in one particular show, why not invest in the pipeline and help to push forward some really innovative, new work.
WHAT ARE WE SOLVING FOR:
Developing new musicals requires creative teams to preview the show to producers and investors through developmental readings and presentations where the show can begin to take shape.
The cost of space rental, printing costs, and the fees for the actors and directors can really add up along the way. Many traditional sources of funding for these development steps have disappeared in recent years, which has caused a gap where many unique and fresh new musicals used to be developed.
If you know someone (or an organization) that is interested in becoming a part of this movement, there’s several ways you can help.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
With a gift of $250 or more, you will become an official Member, unlocking exceptional benefits to amplify your experience and greatly impacting the mission.
THE INNER CIRCLE:
Donors who contribute $20,000 or more annually are recognized as members of THE INNER CIRCLE, supporting the efforts of the development pipeline of new, original musicals. With a distinguished roster of members, the Inner Circle holds a unique position in New York’s cultural community and helps to shape the future of the American Theatre. Members receive remarkable access to artists and the creative process.
Let’s have a conversation about how you’d like to get involved in our mission.
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CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS
Stage Door Foundation is deeply grateful for the generous support of our corporate, foundation, and government partners. Their outstanding contributions help SDF to remain a relevant development platform for the future of the American Theatre.
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For more information on how to become a corporate sponsor or corporate client entertaining opportunities, please contact us below.
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