As part of Miami New Drama’s 10th anniversary season, Miami Next Drama is a season-long fellowship for Miami-based artists — directors, playwrights, producers, or designers — offering hands-on access to a full professional season, mentorship from working industry artists, and dedicated space and resources to build a new artistic project.
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NEXT
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From local stages to national spotlights—this is where Miami's next generation of theatrical visionaries get built.
Discover your full artistic potential. Made in Miami. Destined for the world.
This is not a workshop or a masterclass. It's a full season devoted to developing as an artist, with the access, mentorship, and resources to support you.
Who Is Eligible?
- Applicants must live in the greater Miami area, and remain for the full season
- Must be 19 or older
- Some prior professional or practical experience in theatre (as a director, playwright, producer, designer, or in a related role) preferred.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following information via email to jc@miaminewdrama.org:
- A statement (750 words or less) describing your current work, the questions driving it, and why this fellowship — and Miami — matters to you
- A resume and three references
- A work sample, in any format (optional)
Key Dates
F.A.Q.
Who can apply?
Any Miami-based theatre artist — director, playwright, producer, or designer — with pre-professional experience and the ability to commit to the full season.
What does the program provide?
Full access to Miami New Drama’s season — including Fellowship Labs, production shadowing, mentorship, and inclusion in staff meetings, readings, dress rehearsals, and community gatherings — followed by dedicated studio time and resources to develop your own work.
- Monthly cohort meetings, where fellows debrief on the season’s work, collaborate with one another, and share ideas with Miami New Drama staff for feedback
- Every other month, a session built around a guest artist from the season, offering a short workshop and/or Q&A with the cohort
- Ongoing opportunities to observe rehearsals and technical rehearsals throughout the season, plus invitations to select Miami New Drama production and staff meetings
Do I need a project already in mind?
Not necessarily. The fellowship provides the space to develop new work — a script, a staged reading, a design concept — and its form is left to each artist to define.
Is this a paid fellowship?
The program provides parking reimbursement, along with light refreshments and snacks at meetings.
Are cohort members required to collaborate?
No. Collaboration is welcome but not required.
Have more questions?
Email Artistic Associate JC Gutierrez at jc@miaminewdrama.org for more information.
