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:
• 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
Our Future
PIC can only do this with community support. We are so grateful to Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts and the Northampton Arts council for their generous support.
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. Thanks to the generosity of our local community, we surpassed our goal of reaching $10,000 by December 31st, 2025 (50% of the funds needed for 2026 Artist Salaries) by almost $1,200! But we still aren't done. Can you help us raise the remaining 50%?
If PIC has brought creativity, joy, or connection into your life, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation.
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