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 in 22 theatre lobbies throughout San Francisco. Nomad Theatre and Dance companies may participate, as well as venues providing space for postcard racks. The cost is $30, and the postcard drop-off time is the first three working days of the month on a first-come, first-served basis. For information about the Postcard Distribution Network, call TBA at (415) 430-1140. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Grants for the Arts/Hotel Tax Fund.
CA$H Grants
CA$H is a new grants program designed by artists for artists to support professionally oriented theatre and dance artists and small companies with budgets under $100,000. Made possible by the combined efforts of the Nomads and TBA, its purpose is to spark a creative surge throughout Northern California's theatre and dance community by providing grants to artists ($1,500) and small-sized organizations ($2,500). Approximately $20,000 are awarded each round. Funding decisions are made by a rotating five-member panel.
Nomads Listserve
Get connected with the Nomad community by joining our listserve. Post and receive information relating to the specific needs of your Nomad company.
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.
