Theater Program
The Sloan Foundation Theater Program supports playwrights and theaters in creating and producing plays that engage the public with scientific themes and ideas.
Funder: Sloan Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (via partner organizations)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project and partner; typically supports commissions, development, and productions of science-themed plays.
Summary: Supports the creation, development, and production of science-themed theater to engage the public with science.
Key Information: Unsolicited scripts or proposals are not accepted; applications must be made through partner theater organizations.
Description
The Sloan Foundation's Theater Program is a national initiative aimed at fostering public engagement with science through theater. The program encourages both emerging and established playwrights to explore scientific themes in their work and supports the commissioning, development, and production of science-themed plays. The Foundation partners with acclaimed theater organizations—such as Ensemble Studio Theatre and Manhattan Theatre Club in New York City—to bring these works to the stage. The program also engages audiences through panels, readings, special events, and partnerships for recording and broadcasting plays to broader audiences.
