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Who should apply?
Composers, lyricists and bookwriters who work in musical theatre are eligible to apply for the grants. We are aware that artists work in multiple disciplines; and while it is not necessary that you only work in musical theatre, selections of representative work submitted must be for musical theatre.
The Jonathan Larson Grants do not currently fund organizations for musical theatre productions. If you are an organization producing work in New York City, consider applying for the ATW Theatre Company Grant Program.
Can I apply if I am still in school?
No. The Larson Grants are not scholarships. Artists applying for grants should have begun working professionally.
Are there any age restrictions?
No, although the focus is on individuals in early to mid-career who have not yet received a significant level of acclaim (and attendant income) in their field. Artists who have had a work successfully produced on Broadway, for example, will most likely not be considered.
What are the criteria for selection?
The selection committees will judge applicants based on talent, artistic merit, and a commitment to a career in musical theatre.
Why is it important to send three copies of the application and attachments?
Each application is read by two to three professional readers. Our resources limit the time we can take to make copies. Plus, by submitting your own copies, you control the quality of your work as seen by the ajudicators.
How can I use the grant award?
These grants recognize your talent as an artist, and are meant to provide general support to help you in your career. There are no restrictions.
If I work with a collaborator, should we apply separately or as a team?
You can do either. Teams that work together on a regular basis should send in one application as a collaborative team. Artists who work with several collaborators should most likely apply as an individual. The grants can honor individual composers and lyricists, however, those artists working solely as bookwriters must apply as part of a collaborative team.
If I am both a composer and lyricist (or any other combination) should I submit multiple applications or just one?
Whether you are applying as an individual (even with multiple talents) or as a team, you need submit only one application.
How should I choose my representative work?
Simply submit your best work; this is one of the most important parts of your application.
Make song selections that showcase the variety of styles you work in. If you are a composer and a lyricist, you should not submit separate CDs for each talent. Prepare one disc of 3-6 songs that show both of these skills to their best advantage.
Remember, first impressions are important: although your representative work will be heard in full by each reader, the first selection should be a strong one, so the adjudicator looks forward to hearing more. If you can, submit work from more than one piece (although if all your best work is from one piece, this is not a requirement).
Can my letters of recommendation come under separate cover?
Yes, but they should arrive no later than one week after the application deadline.
What is the selection process?
Each application is read and scored by at least two readers with a expertise in musical theatre. The highest scoring applicants (approximately 15 to 20) go to an Expert Panel for the final decision.
If I have not been selected to receive a grant, can I reapply?
Yes, however, applicants should not resubmit the same material unless it has been substantially rewritten. If the pieces you chose were not successful the first time it is usually best to select at least some different work samples.
In addition, going forward from 2009, applicants may not apply more than twice in any three year period. For instance, if you apply in 2009, and apply again in 2010, you would not be eligible to apply again until 2012.
Artists who have applied as a collaborative team in the past may choose to apply again as individuals and vice versa. If you are uncertain what to do, call the office for guidance at (212) 765-0606.
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