How It Works

Each season, DCA Theater accepts proposals from the city’s developing theater companies who wish to bring their innovative productions to our downtown performance spaces.

Presenting at the DCA Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St.:

• At no cost, selected companies receive performance space, dressing rooms, lighting, sound equipment, technical support and instruction from a professional who is on-hand through the run of the show.
• Promotional support is also provided through individual show postcards, season materials and other citywide marketing pieces. Additionally, media relations assistance is offered in an effort to seek critical reviews and other publicity through the press.
• Box office and front-of-house staff are provided and 85% of all box-office proceeds go directly the theater company (the other 15% covers DCA Theater administrative costs).

Presenting as part of the DCA Studio Theater INCUBATOR Series:

• At no cost, selected companies receive approximately one month in our Studio Theater space to develop their new work/project
• Companies present a single-night, showcase performance at the end of the month that is pay-what-you-can.
• Box office and front-of-house support are provided for the showcase night

DCA THEATER HAS GONE GREEN! ALL proposal submissions are now being accepted electronically via email

Check the Deadlines page for dates of our next proposal submission round.

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