Launch Innovative Artistic Initiatives
The HPAC campaign establishes an historic commissioning program to magnify the voices of under-represented playwrights, while investing in the ensemble-based theatre that is at HPAC’s core. In amplifying our national presence while remaining committed to local talent, we aim to become a transformative force in American theatre.
Equal Play
The Equal Play commissioning program is a natural evolution of HPAC’s ongoing commitment to gender parity and racial diversity. Over the next decade, Equal Play will commission and develop 30 new plays written exclusively by women playwrights and playwrights of color, including ten plays for our Teen Performance Company. We will use this program to combat the pervasive inequality in American theatre while supporting plays that speak to the world’s most pressing issues.
Fair Play
HPAC's recent artistic successes have been built on the generosity of artists – actors, designers, stage managers, and directors – who accept salaries below what they are worth. Our Fair Play program will focus on building artist loyalty with an across-the-board salary increase to make us competitive with the largest theatres in our market. This salary structure will also help attract top international talent to work with our local artists.
Resident Artists
Our new Resident Artist program will deepen our relationship with key artists through two-year residencies that guarantee each artist work on four productions, while engaging them in teaching, season planning, and donor cultivation. These actors and designers will become part of the HPAC team, working year-round rather than on a per show basis – providing much needed job security.