Pregones/PRTT’s STEP UP Artist Residency
Who Can Apply?
- Individual Emerging Artists developing new work, advancing existing projects, or preparing to engage a live audience.
- Applications are by invitation only; unsolicited applications are not accepted.
- Up to four residencies are awarded each year. Artists may receive only one residency per year and must wait at least one season before applying again.
What You Get
- A $3,000 project support fee to use in whatever way best supports the development of your work at Pregones/PRTT.
- Extended 2-3 month residency, 4–8 hours per week, (40–70 hours total).
- 8 hours of technical time for lighting, sound, and projections.
- 4 hours for performance, including call time, presentation, Q&A, and closing of the theater.
- For public performances: Front of House staff (House Manager and 1 usher), 1 Box Office personnel, 1 Tech Supervisor and use of the lighting rep plot.
- A guaranteed public presentation at our venue, which you will lead as part of your residency.
- Access to lighting rep plot, sound & projection equipment.
- For public performances: 1 House Manager, 1 usher & 1 technical supervisor. Box Office services available at extra cost.
- Choice of venue:
- 1. The Bronx: Pregones at Walton Ave. – 36’ x 28’ stage, 124 seats.
- 2. Manhattan: PRTT at 47th Street. 4th Floor Rehearsal Studio, 22’ x 24
Step 1: Artist Questionnaire
Please complete and submit the artist questionnaire LINKED HERE. Please note that these are rolling submissions and there is no deadline. We will inform people of their application status within 3 months of submission
Step 2: Formal Application
If qualified and selected you will receive the formal application form to the email address from this submission form.
Step 3: Interview
Step 4: Letter of Agreement
Once selected and on the schedule we will set up a meeting to discuss the projects needs and what the space can offer. Based on this information a Letter of Agreement (MOU) signed by both parties will be created.
Step 5: Execution and Post Mortem Review
After your final presentation we will have a post-mortem meeting as well as exchange materials for Pregones/PRTT archives.
Thing to Keep in Mind
The Lighting Rep Plot cannot be changed. Any modifications will result in a $1,500 fee. Residency does not include access to the work- shop, costume shop, or administrative offices. Scheduling of space and presentation dates de- pends on venue availability. All participants must follow Pregones/PRTT’s House Rules and crediting requirements as specified on page 3 of this application
This program is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council, and the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Governor’s Office and the New York State Legislature. Step Up Artist Residencies at Pregones/PRTT are also generously funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Jerome Foundation, and Venturous Theater Fund at Tides Foundation. For a full list of funders click here.
