Stage One and Perfect Pitch Musicals announce partnership for Bursary scheme
Stage One and Perfect Pitch Musicals have announced a partnership for a Bursary scheme, supporting emerging producers with a focus on developing new British musicals.
In Autumn 2022, Stage One and Perfect Pitch are delighted to be working together to award outstanding emerging producers an increased level of financial support for both the producer and the project to allow meaningful development of new British musicals to take place.
Since 2000, Stage One have awarded emerging producers Bursary funds to support their careers and the development of new productions. This unique scheme allows producers to receive subsistence for their time on projects, allowing them to focus on developing work and supporting other artists too.
This has proven exceptionally valuable for producers who otherwise would have to take on a number of jobs and other freelance projects in order to financially sustain themselves during the process of getting a production to the stage.
The initial award comprises of two parts:
• A grant of up to £15,000 towards subsistence, company set up, rights acquisition and other overheads
• Mentoring from an experienced industry professional
Producers whose application is successful for the initial Stage One Bursary award and whose projects align with the aims* of Perfect Pitch will be invited to apply for additional financial support of up to a further £15,000 which will also include:
• Access to low-cost development opportunities
• Subsidised workshop & rehearsal space
• Additional musicals mentorship (alongside the support provided by Stage One)
• Access to musical focussed networking events
• Access to industry pitching days to be the first to hear about new musicals in development and meet the creative teams involved e.g. BEAM festival
Applications for the Bursary scheme are now open and will close on 19 September 2022. Producers working on a variety of different productions are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click here.
