2024 Theatrical Fellows
NoMad Theater 纽约不疯剧社
Founded by first-gen Chinese immigrants artists, NoMad Theater aims to promote Chinese language theater and engage bilingual audiences in New York. Founded in 2022, NoMad is the first theater company in the NYC area to explore comedy in traditional Chinese language theatre. NoMad has offered over 20 Theater workshops, 10 public performances, and engaged over 1500 audiences.
From experimental original pieces to traditional plays, NoMad's work spans diverse theatrical landscape, including Don't Pitch It, Do It!; The Insanity; The President’s Invitation. NoMad Theater's mission is to create transformative experiences that celebrate diversity, inspire artistic expression, and ignite the imagination of cross-cultural audiences and participants alike.
Brown University UpHill Chinese Theatre Group 布朗大学山上剧社
Founded in 2019, UpHill Chinese Theatre Group is the only student-run Chinese theater group in Rhode Island. We are dedicated to promoting the unique culture of modern Chinese theatre performances in Rhode Island and inspiring insightful discussions on aesthetics and art forms through immersive theatrical experiences.
Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera Club of Peking University
北京大学京昆社
Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera Club of Peking University is a student club dedicated to communicating and learning the art of Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera. Established on March 29, 1991, it has a history of more than 20 years, and is one of the oldest clubs in Peking University, enjoying a good reputation both inside and outside the school. For a long period of time, Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera Club of Peking University has maintained close contact and good cooperation with CCTV's Online Theater, professional opera performance groups, opera academies, Peking University Centennial Memorial Hall, and groups of opera enthusiasts from various universities. With the care and help of many famous Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera artists and fans, the club has organized plenty of colorful activities about Peking Opera and Kunqu Opera.
Fellows & the Application Process
Who are the Fellows?
Fellows refers to theater organizations affiliated with universities or professional theater troupes that receive a fellowship from the Initiative through invitation or a competitive process. Our Fellows are expected to deeply engage in Sinophone theater and contribute to Sinophone communities through their theater-making activities. Each Fellow will receive a 1,000 USD fellowship to serve on the award committee of the Initiative and select four works for the Fellow’s Pick award. Fellows are then required to hold a public script-reading session for these four works and will have the opportunity to apply for additional funding to produce and perform one or more of these works.
Initiative Fellowship
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1000 USD fellowship awarded to each fellow organization in late July or early August.
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Fellows will have the opportunity to apply for additional funding to produce and perform winning works in late October by submitting budget forms and artistic statements.
Fellow Responsibilities
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All fellows are required to serve on the award committee and select four Fellow’s Pick awards each, two or more of which must be from the Middle School and/or High School Division. These awards will be named after the fellows.
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All fellows are required to hold a public script-reading session before the end of 2024 for the four works that they picked and submit video recordings of the events to us to be featured on GYACD’s website.
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Fellows who receive additional funding for production and public performance are required to work with the author(s) to stage their project(s).
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All promotional materials for funded events must acknowledge GYACD.
Fellowship Application Requirement
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A brief description of the organization’s history, missions, and visions.
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A list of previous productions.
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A statement about the organization’s commitment to Sinophone theater.