JHU Theatre Grants
JHU Theatre Grants support students pursuing experience in theatre and performance beyond the university. Students with internships or appointments in the field may receive support for living expenses. Students admitted to summer conservatories or other external training may receive tuition support in addition to living expenses. All areas of theatrical work are eligible, including acting and performance, technical design, directing, and arts management.
Grants up to $5,000. All JHU undergraduates may apply.
Applications: February 15 – June 1, accepted and approved on a rolling basis.
Application includes:
- proof of internship or admission
- a short personal essay (max 300 words) describing your experience in theatre and performance, the present opportunity, and your future plans
- brief budget and calendar
- proof of internship or admission to program
Apply here.
Questions: please email us at theatrearts@jhu.edu.
The Playshop
The Playshop is a home for student-run theatre and experimental performance at the John Astin Theatre. It includes all kinds of performances, exhibits, and events. Student theatre groups welcome. All members of the JHU community welcome. Questions? Contact Abe Stoll astoll3@jhu.edu
- Include your production in the JHU Theatre calendar.
- Generous grants available, courtesy of the Taylor Theatre Fund.
- Applications accepted year round.
Application
Elements of the Application
A complete application should have the following information. We are happy to work with you as you assemble the parts.
Submit applications to theatrearts@jhu.edu. Applications are accepted year-round
- Project Title
- Applicant Name and Email
- Faculty or Staff Advisor
- Range of Possible Dates
- Description (max 300 words; include number of performances and technical needs)
- Production Team (include at minimum: Director; Technical Director; size of cast)
- Budget (if you are seeking financial support for any aspect of your project, provide an estimate of costs; grants up to $1,000 per project)
Further Information
Each project is responsible for its own technical design and stage management. JHU Theatre will train your Technical Director in the use of the John Astin Theatre, and will provide support as needed. Be prepared to take part in training, on such things as lighting and sound. The extent of the training will depend on the complexity of the project, and the Technical Director’s experience. We welcome anyone eager to learn.
Once your project has been accepted, we will work with you to develop a more detailed production calendar. These may include auditions, rehearsals, rehearsal reports, tech training, set design, ticketing.
In order to get on the calendar for the John Astin Theatre, apply early. Grants courtesy of the Taylor Theatre Fund.
Our Theatre Partners
Check out some of the student groups that make up JHU’s lively theatre scene:
- The Barnstormers
- The Dunbar Baldwin Hughes Theatre Company
- Witness Theatre