Co-Produce

TOJ’s 2025 RFP is now closed. Thank you to all the artists and co-producers who applied! We’ll have updates soon.

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 concessions staff, access to technical support, and marketing resources on 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, LGBT 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