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Mission

SDCF celebrates, develops, and supports professional stage directors and choreographers throughout every phase of their careers. We work to build a theatrical community that reflects the cultural, racial, and gender diversity of our nation by creating opportunities for artists of all backgrounds to bring their full, authentic selves to their work as creative leaders in the theatre.

What’s Happening at SDCF

Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors Applications Now Open: Read more here

Leslie Ishii Named 2024 Zelda Fichandler Awardee and Snehal Desai Named Finalist: Read more

2025 Emergency Assistance Fund Now Open: Read more

One on One Conversation with Rachel Chavkin on January 24th: Read more

Director/Choreographer Designer Virtual Networking Events in February: Read more

Professional Development Program 2024-2025 Cycle 2 Participants Announcement: Read more

Christopher Ashley Named 2025 “Mr. Abbott” Awardee: Read More

Violeta Picayo and Sharifa Yazmeen Named the Inaugural Abe Burrows Award for Assistant Directors Awardees: Read More

Support SDCF

Giving to us ensures the access necessary for directors and choreographers to make the professional connections they need to find success in this competitive industry. Your dollars directly support the many exciting artists in our programs who cannot work for free, leveling the playing field. Give today to support the foundation of an American theatre shaped by a multitude of voices for generations to come.