Why are there two application dates? | Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

We have two application dates because some of our opportunities begin very early in July, so selection must take place in June. Having an early opportunity deadline encourages early application without denying participation to those who are transitioning (to professional life from school, to a new city, etc.) and unable to apply by June 1. Additionally, in the past, when we had one application date, we refrained from many summer opportunities, but this is actually when many candidates are most available for taking an Observership. And finally, with a small staff to process more than 300 applications prior to evaluation by professional directors and choreographers (and with many other programs running consecutively – explore our other programs on our website!), having two deadlines makes the program administration more manageable and waiting time shorter for applicants.

Founded in 1965, Stage Directors and Choreographers Workshop Foundation (SDCF) exists to foster, promote and develop the creativity and craft of stage directors and choreographers. SDCF’s goals are to provide opportunities to practice the crafts of directing and choreography; to gather and disseminate craft and career information; to promote the profession to emerging talent; to provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge among directors and choreographers; to increase the awareness of the value of directors’ and choreographers’ work, and to convene around issues affecting theatre artists.

SDC Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)3 organization of the Internal Revenue Code, SDC Foundation welcomes your charitable gift or grant to help realize our mission and support the work of aspiring and established directors and choreographers.