Development Opportunities

PIC is a collective of empowered theater artists centering stories that challenge the status quo through a highly collaborative, unique play development process. PIC artists (actor-dramaturgs, directors, stage managers, designers, and more) work with the incoming local writer(s) to identify the most beneficial next steps in the development of their piece: a customized approach tailored to their specific needs. We are dedicated to building long-term collaborative relationships with all artists we work with, providing a safe space to experiment with new ideas and concepts on an ongoing basis. 

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PIC artists work closely with the incoming writer to determine the best path forward for their specific piece. Worksessions could take the form of:

• a single full table read with time for discussion and feedback

• a one-time look at and reworking of select scenes 

• getting the piece up on its feet with actors

• a 9-month residency deep-dive where the writer has a chance to make changes based off of worksessions and then bring the new draft back again

• an improvisational process to help with further character development

• a public facing presentation to see how the work sits with a larger audience

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We work closely with the incoming writer to determine the right fit for casting, the best approach for worksessions, and the most beneficial group of artist-advisors to aid in the feedback process.