FY26 Opportunities for Engagement
NNPN MEMBER THEATERS
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
CORE MEMBER THEATERS
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      - Submit a play to the New Play Alert for Rolling World Premiere (RWP) consideration 
- Participate in virtual monthly Pitch Sessions (Submit plays to pitch via the New Play Alert) 
- Receive a complimentary annual subscription for a New Play Exchange Organization profile ($25) 
- Host Smith Prize Workshop ($2,500)* 
- Produce the world premiere of Smith Prize Play ($2,500)* 
- Nominate for National Showcase of New Plays 
- Adjudicate for National Showcase of New Plays ($55-$150) 
- Participate in a RWP partnership with two or three other Member Theaters (one Core Member required for full funding) 
- Lead a Rolling World Premiere partnership eligible for full funding ($7,500 per Member Theater) 
- Participate in a Collaboration Fund project proposal (Funding through Project Lead) 
- Adjudicate for Collaboration Fund ($125) 
- Propose and lead a Collaboration Fund project and receive administrative funding (up to $15,000) 
- Adjudicate for Producer in Residence ($125) 
- Apply to host a Producer in Residence (up to $16,500) 
- Propose and lead a Venturous Production Pipeline project and receive funding (up to $25,000) 
- Participate in a Venturous Production Pipeline project proposal (funding through Project Lead) 
- Adjudicate for Venturous Production Pipeline Awards ($125) 
 *Though the Smith Prize is now discontinued, the commissions awarded in recent years are still in process and seeking collaborators. 
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      - Nominate a staff member for Board service 
- Serve on an NNPN Committee or Strategy Team 
- Serve as a Director on any of NNPN’s Board Committees 
- Serve as an individual on NNPN’s Membership or Finance Committee 
- Serve on a Programs Evaluation Working Group 
- Serve on NNPN's Nominating Committee 
- Propose an Amendment to the NNPN Bylaws 
- Vote on official NNPN business at the Annual Membership Meeting of Core Theaters 
 
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      - Participate in virtual Member Theater Chats led by Member Theater Staff 
- Lead a virtual Member Theater Chat (and receive $100 stipend) 
- Request and receive consultation/facilitation from NNPN Staff Members for institutional advancement 
- Access Member Theater Office Hours with NNPN staff as needed 
- Access the Member Theater Hub with documents, links, and resources for all things Membership at NNPN 
- Receive Member Theater updates, Programmatic Bulletins, and the NNPN Newsletter via email 
- Attend and participate in NNPN events and convenings 
- Attend and participate in National Showcase of New Plays 
- Receive Travel Funds Reimbursement for National Showcase of New Plays (up to $750) as the rep for your Core Member Theater 
- Receive Travel Funds Reimbursement for a visit to another Member Theater (up to $500 - As Available) 
 
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      - Attend another Member Theater's world premiere production 
- Offer ticket discount for NNPN constituents 
- Host a regional convening for NNPN with NNPN support 
- Host National Showcase of New Plays with NNPN support 
- Generate an NNPN-focused press piece 
- Represent NNPN at a national, non-NNPN event 
- Represent NNPN at a local, non-NNPN event 
- Attend NNPN fundraiser 
- Solicit funds for NNPN 
- Host a local fundraiser for NNPN 
- Invite NNPN Staff and Board to attend virtual or in-person events at your theater 
 
ASSOCIATE MEMBER THEATERS
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      - Submit a play to the New Play Alert for Rolling World Premiere (RWP) consideration 
- Participate in virtual monthly Pitch Sessions (Submit plays to pitch via the New Play Alert) 
- Receive a complimentary annual subscription for a New Play Exchange Organization profile ($25) 
- Host Smith Prize Workshop ($2,500)* 
- Produce the world premiere of Smith Prize Play ($2,500)* 
- Nominate for National Showcase of New Plays 
- Adjudicate for National Showcase of New Plays ($55-$150) 
- Participate in a RWP partnership with two or three other Member Theaters (One Core Member required for full funding) 
- Participate in a Collaboration Fund project proposal (funding through project lead, who must be a Core Member Theater) 
- Participate in a Venturous Production Pipeline Award project proposal (funding through project lead, who must be a Core Member Theater) 
 *Though the Smith Prize is now discontinued, the commissions awarded in recent years are still in process and seeking collaborators. 
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      - Nominate a staff member for Board service 
- Serve on NNPN's Membership Committee 
- Serve on NNPN's Strategic Planning Committee 
- Serve on NNPN's Development Committee 
- Serve on a Programs Evaluation Working Group 
 
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      - Participate in virtual monthly Member Theater Chats led by Member Theater Staff 
- Lead a virtual monthly Member Theater Chat (and receive $100 stipend) 
- Request and receive consultation/facilitation from NNPN Staff Members for institutional advancement 
- Access Member Theater office hours with NNPN staff as needed 
- Access the Member Theater Hub with documents, links, and resources for all things Membership at NNPN 
- Receive Member Theater updates, Programmatic Bulletins, and the NNPN Newsletter via email periodically 
- Attend and participate in NNPN events and convenings 
- Attend and participate in National Showcase of New Plays 
 
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      - Attend another Member Theater's world premiere production 
- Offer ticket discount for NNPN constituents 
- Host a regional convening for NNPN with NNPN support 
- Host National Showcase of New Plays with NNPN support 
- Generate a NNPN-focused press piece 
- Represent NNPN at a national, non-NNPN event 
- Represent NNPN at a local, non-NNPN event 
- Attend an NNPN fundraiser 
- Solicit funds for NNPN 
- Host a local fundraiser for NNPN 
- Invite NNPN Staff and Board to attend virtual or in-person events at your theater 
 

