Parity Productions Renames Database to Reflect Gender-Inclusive Mission
The rebranding comes with a honing of the org’s mission statement to serve ‘women, trans, and gender-expansive’ theatre artists.
The rebranding comes with a honing of the org’s mission statement to serve ‘women, trans, and gender-expansive’ theatre artists.
Jonathan Alexandratos and Amanda L. Andrei will both receive $2,500 and developmental support for their play.
The winners of the organization’s commissions will be announced at a virtual ceremony Oct. 7.
The New York City company is amplifying its database of women and TGNC artists for projects post-COVID-19.
Parity Productions awards two commissions for women and/or transgender or gender-nonconforming writers annually.
Liz Kerin and Azure Osborne-Lee each receive commissions for new works.
The team-up will allow New York theatregoers to pick from shows with at least 50 percent female or trans people on the creative team.
Melisa Annis and Corbin Went are the inaugural recipients of the commissioning prize.
The New York City company spotlights—and helps sell tickets for—shows that meet or surpass gender parity.