A Task Force of Bay Area Theatre and Dance Companies.

The Nomadic Theatre & Dance Company Task Force is a group of theatre and dance companies with budgets under $100,000 who do not have permanent homes. Meeting together since the summer of 1998 under the auspices of Theatre Bay Area, we work to create opportunities for the future growth and development of our community. We have developed numerous initiatives that address barriers to creative activity for small performing arts companies, including references for and access to relevant technical assistance, opportunities for sharing resources and reducing production costs, and cooperative marketing strategies.

Services for Nomad Companies

Postcard Distribution Network

The Postcard Distribution Network is a TBA service that coordinates the pickup and distribution of postcards promoting performance events for display at 70 locations throughout the Bay Area. For information on routes, cost, and drop off dates and locations, please click here to visit our advertising opportunities section.

CA$H Grants
CA$H is a grants program designed by artists for artists to support professionally oriented theatre and dance artists and small companies with budgets under $100,000. Find out more about it here.

Sample Contracts
Here is a collection of contracts, including ones on venue rentals and for hiring actors

How to Start a Theatre Company
Written by John Warren, this fact-filled document provides a good starting point for all Nomad Companies.