Co-Produce
Thank you for your interest in becoming a TOJ Co-Producer!
Why Produce at TOJ?
Hear from some of our existing co-producers.
Theatre Off Jackson is now accepting proposals for theatre and variety productions in 2025!
We have several production slots available for “full run” shows (3 weeks of performances + a week of technical rehearsals) as well as single-weekend shows (including a week of rehearsals) and some off-night slots.
The RFP is open until March 10th. Selected applications will be notified by April 15th, 2024.
Proposals will be read and considered by our curatorial committee. The committee represents both the TOJ Board and Staff, as well as the Seattle arts community. Each proposal will be reviewed by the committee for alignment with TOJ’s mission and values.
Co-Production Model
Theatre Off Jackson exists to provide an affordable performance venue for small arts groups and independent artists.
Instead of simply renting out our space, we offer a different kind of production model — a partnership model — in which our co-producers bring strong creative ideas and a capable production team and TOJ supplies a well-equipped, “artist-ready” space for performances and rehearsals. This includes front of house staff, access to technical support, and marketing through our website, mailing list, and social media.
What makes a good Co-Producer?
- Someone with experience self-producing.
- Someone who understands how to manage a production process and team.
- Someone who is a good communicator.
TOJ chooses its Co-Producers through an open and competitive application process that happens several times a year.
Interested artists submit their ideas and plans to a curatorial committee made up of TOJ board members, past Co-Producers, and independent artists from the community. The committee reviews and evaluates the proposals in order to make recommendations to TOJ’s Executive Director on which projects to pursue.
What makes a good proposal?
- The curatorial committee includes a multitude of viewpoints and tastes, so we are never looking for just one thing. We aim to support artists of many genres, especially those that speak to the inclusiveness and collaborative nature of performance. The main question we ask is: Would I want to see this?
- Alignment with our core values and goals, which include (but are not limited to) supporting Asian American artists/themes, as well as supporting the stories and the work of females, LGBTQIA+ persons, and all people of color.
- Capacity to produce your show – can you put together a budget, raise the funds needed, coordinate your own marketing efforts, and deliver a great show?
Supporting Documents
Please view the following documents before submitting your proposal.
TOJ Space Usage Fees 2024
FAQ Guide for Producers
FAQ for Keyholders
FAQ for Performers
FAQ Guide for Front of House
FAQ for Stage Managers, Designers, and Crew