Our Vision:

Live & In Color is a creative incubator for new plays and musicals bound for commercial success, with a core mission of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the theater industry—on and off stage, and at every level of creative and business touchpoint.

We envision a new American Theatre with diversity and inclusion interwoven into its fabric. True representation will influence and inform how it feels to be within our buildings, businesses and communities. From a BIPOC actor no longer needing to edit themselves or codeswitch to accommodate others in the room, to a transgender director has who doesn’t have to justify themselves or their personal choices, to an autistic stage manager feeling supported and understood—we will create space and support all to feel part of our family. When people from differing perspectives and backgrounds can finally come together bravely and safely, we will then be operating from a place of empathetic inclusion where all are welcome and supported. 

Our Work:

Live & In Color believes that the greatest power of theatre is to establish a place where people feel heard and seen. We are known for a high level of excellence in the work we develop because the diversity makes the work better, bolder, and stronger. 

As a springboard for new works, we aren’t satisfied with simply developing a piece, we want to ensure that it continues to the next step toward production. Through our relationships with regional theatres and commercial producers, we are able to launch new work into successful futures. 

We believe in building long-term relationships with artists. When we bring in a new artist, there is a commitment that is made. They become a member of our family, who we support over time with continued opportunities for development and professional resources. The Live & In Color artistic family is a thriving and diverse community of people who align with our values and standards of excellence. 

We make mentorship and education a priority to set people up to succeed in the theatre industry. This extends beyond artists to management and administration. We understand that just lifting people to positions of power and leadership is not enough. They must have the skills, experiences, and guidance to succeed in our competitive field. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe to fail, learn from their mistakes, and then make something better and stronger. This is an essential component of empowerment and commercial success.   

Live & In Color offers a range of development opportunities including readings, workshops of new work, and paid commissions. Our most sought after opportunity is a two-week workshop experience in the solitude of Connecticut where a diverse team of artists gather to focus on building a new musical without the distractions or the pressures our industry often inflicts. It is a magical experience for artists to live, eat, work, and play together in a gorgeous estate in the woods—all while coming together to create the art we love.

We hope you’ll join us!