current project types @ pw
downspace shows
​- 4+ weeks in the downspace black box theater
- $1000 base budget
- PW-produced (full board support and resources!)
- Application cycles open for ~3 weeks at the end of the fall semester for the spring (Spring@PW), and at the end of the spring semester for the coming fall (Fall@PW).
PW has a whole bunch of different types of shows you can be a part of!
PW produces about four shows each year in our large downstairs black box theater, affectionately known as "the Downspace." These shows each get a budget of $1000+ and full use of all of PW's technical and board resources. (WOW! Free money and space to make all your art dreams come true!)
Downspace show slots are awarded via an application process in which the board chooses its semesterly picks from student proposals. If you are interested in proposing to PW, keep an eye on our social media and the site homepage for updates on upcoming application cycles!!
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You can see an example of a recent proposal call here. Questions may be slightly edited with each proposal call, but this gives you a good idea of what we look for! In addition to the written proposal, all applicants will have an in-person or virtual interview with the board.
upspace lottery shows
​- Up to 5 days in the intimate upspace black box theater
- Eligible to apply for PW's Open Fund grant
- Not PW-produced (so, access to limited board resources)
- Applications open on a first come, first serve basis at the start of each semester
- Learn about the application process here.
The Upspace is our smaller blackbox theater, available by the day through a lottery system. We’ve hosted photoshoots, burlesque nights, cabarets, concerts, art galleries, play readings, poetry slams, and more—and we want to expand the list! Upspace projects are not produced by PW. That means we don’t automatically give you money—but grants may be available to help bring your art to life.
Learn about how to enter the Upspace Lottery here.
