A local launchpad for new theatrical works that spark community conversation.
Become a one-time or monthly donor today
Help us continue serving our community well into the future!*
Get to know PIC...
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What PIC does for artists
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Builds a local artistic network
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Empowers actors to impact the work through their close involvement in the development process
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Provides paid work
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Eliminates the usual barriers to entry: in regard to experience, finances, location
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Gives writers meaningful local support at a very early stage in their process and provides valuable feedback to inspire the next stage of their work
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Our Impact
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What PIC does for youth
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Provides opportunities to create their own work and grow their creative process
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Fosters a deep connection with their peers and with artistic mentors
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Gives them the building blocks to approach acting, writing, directing
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Provides accessible and low-cost events and workshops
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What PIC does for the community
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Provides meaningful opportunities to come together and be involved as collaborators on brand new work
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Your gift today will directly fund artist salaries in 2026 for exciting projects including:
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• A 9-month incubation residency for The Opheliet Project
• 4 new PIC PIPS + 1 Development Workshop
• Expanded youth programming, new musical development, and more
• our continued commitment to paying artists for every hour of developmental work
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Our Future
PIC can only do this with community support. We are so grateful to the following for their grants and business sponsorships:
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Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Northampton Arts Council, Easthampton Savings Bank, Whalen Insurance, Sharp, Heyman, Dolven & Elkins LLP, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
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These entities give us our foundation, but it’s individual donors who make it possible for us to pay artists equitably and keep Western Mass a home for new-play creation. Our end-of-year goal is to raise $10,000 by December 31st toward salaries for the 2026 artist cohort.
If PIC has brought creativity, joy, or connection into your life, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation.
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Together, we’re proving what a local arts community can do.
Thank you for being part of this collective!
Make your gift today!
*PIC is a registered Massachusetts 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible. You can make a donation today by clicking the Give Today button below or you can mail a check to:
Play Incubation Collective
13 Old South Street - Unit 2A -
Northampton, MA 01060