This program has been designed to benefit designers from historically excluded groups who possess a strong commitment to a career in live performance. Candidates of diverse backgrounds representing the full spectrum of theatrical activity, including those who have worked in non-traditional venues, are encouraged to apply to this program.
Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or hold employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visas at the time of application.
Candidates must have designed professionally for a minimum of three years.
Candidates enrolled in, or on leave from, university or conservatory training program periods are not eligible.
The 1/52 project will accept applications starting February 1st 2025, here.
Designers will be chosen from a nationwide applicant pool. An independent selection panel, consisting of professional theater designers, will evaluate applicants according to the following criteria:
● Talent, creativity, and innovation
● Skills and professional experience
● Potential for future excellence in the professional theatrical field.
● Degree to which the program can contribute to the applicant’s artistic and career growth.
● Commitment to a career in the professional theatre
● Financial need
Round 1
Based on written application materials and submitted work, a group of finalists is chosen and requested to submit letters of recommendation (information due by March 15th, 2025).
Round 2
Finalists are interviewed by members of the selection panel, who also review applicant portfolios and select recipients. Additional information will be provided in advance about materials required for the portfolio review.
Each recipient receives a stipend of up to $15,000.00
There is a possibility of partial grants based on specific circumstances.
Applications Open February 1st, 2025
Application Deadline March 15th, 2025
Finalist notification on or about May 1st, 2025
Finalist recommendation deadline June 1st, 2025
Finalist Interviews by Zoom in June 2025
Notification of recipients by Labor Day, 2025
Our application form asks you some questions so we can get you know you. You will also submit a portfolio and resume. All the details, along with a link to the online form, are on our Apply Page.
Please submit a single document containing all information.