The Next Wave Initiative

Since launching the we’ve raised over $30k in donations that directly funds our scholarships, awards, grants, and outreach program.
This your support today supports an artist’s dream tomorrow.
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Our inaugural NWI winners have just been announced. Please join us in celebrating them!

The Directors Company Announces Inaugural Next Wave Initiative Winners | Playbill The new scholarships aim to amplify new Black voices in theatre with slots for writers, directors, actors, and dancers.

"The Next Wave Initiative program, which will offer four scholarships named for significant Black artists: the Lorraine Hansberry Writing Scholarship, Spike Lee Directing Scholarship, Hattie McDaniel Acting Scholarship, and Alvin Ailey Dance Scholarship. Applications are open through March 1." - American Theatre magazine

After Years of Talk, Finally Some Money for Black Artists and Theatres Efforts like the Black Seed, the Drinking Gourd, Next Wave initiative, and the Sprinkle-Hamlin award are directing funding to develop work by Black artists.

Sony has partnered with The Next Wave Initiative! Our deadline is extended through March 1st, 2021. Please spread the word.

The Directors Company Partners With Sony Music Group on Scholarships Aimed to Amplify New Black Voices in Theatre | Playbill Find out how to apply for these scholarships, with slots for writers, directors, actors, and dancers.