FY26 Opportunities for Engagement

NNPN MEMBER THEATERS

July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

 

CORE MEMBER THEATERS

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Serve on NNPN's Executive Committee

    • Serve on NNPN's Finance Committee

    • 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

    • Participate in virtual monthly Member Theater Chats led by Member Theater Staff

    • Lead a virtual monthly Member Theater Chat ($100)

    • Participate in online Network-wide community building via Mighty Networks

    • Request and receive consultation/facilitation from NNPN Staff Members for institutional advancement

    • Access Member Theater Office Hours with NNPN Membership & Engagement Director and Programs Director 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

    • Receive Travel Funds Reimbursement for National Showcase of New Plays (up to $750)

    • Receive Travel Funds Reimbursement for a visit to another Member Theater (up to $500 - As Available)

    • Attend a new play festival and provide coverage for NNPN ($250 - As Available)

    • 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 NNPN fundraiser

    • Solicit funds for NNPN

    • Host a local fundraise for NNPN

    • Invite NNPN Staff and Board to attend virtual or in person events at your theater

 

ASSOCIATE MEMBER THEATERS

    • 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.

    • 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

    • Participate in virtual monthly Member Theater Chats led by Member Theater Staff

    • Lead a virtual monthly Member Theater Chat ($100)

    • Participate in online Network-wide community building via Mighty Networks

    • Request and receive consultation/facilitation from NNPN Staff Members for institutional advancement

    • Access Member Theater Office Hours with NNPN Membership & Engagement Director and Programs Director 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

    • 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 NNPN fundraiser

    • Solicit funds for NNPN

    • Host a local fundraise for NNPN

    • Invite NNPN Staff and Board to attend virtual or in person events at your theater