Festival Creative Assistantship

Festival Creative Assistantship

Overview

The Festival Creative Assistantship is a distinctive program designed for early-career professionals to participate as assistants in the development of new musicals at the NAMT Festival of New Musicals. Now in its eighth year, this program supports the next generation of leaders in musical theatre by offering early-career theatre-makers from underserved groups the opportunity to be part of the NAMT Festival process from start to finish.

Program Focus

2025 Festival Focus Areas:

Directing Department

Music Department

Each festival musical is matched with a Creative Assistant working in one of these two areas.

Program Goals

• Diverse Exposure: Work closely with experienced directors and music directors
• First-Hand Experience: Gain insights into the new musical development process
• Networking and Learning: Attend select NAMT Fall Conference professional & educational panels and network with industry leaders
• Professional Development: Be present for all rehearsals, sound checks and presentations
• Mentorship: Receive guidance from seasoned professionals
• Membership: Complimentary one-year NAMT membership

Eligibility

• Early-career theatre-makers
• Professionals from underserved groups
• Focus on emerging directors and music directors

Festival Details

• 37th Annual Festival of New Musicals: October 23-24, 2025
• Location: NYC (based on NAMT headquarters location)
• NAMT Fall Conference: Opportunities for professional development and networking

What's Included

• Full immersion in new musical development process
• One-year complimentary NAMT membership
• Access to NAMT Fall Conference panels and networking events
• Hands-on experience with professional theater leaders

Contact Information

• Organization: National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT)
• New Works Associate: Skye Cone Ivey
• Address: 520 Eighth Avenue, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018
• Phone: (212) 714-6668
• Fax: (212) 714-0469
• Email: info@namt.org
• Website: namt.org