NJTA Membership Criteria

Criteria for Full Membership in the New Jersey Theatre Alliance

NJTA professional standards and orientations include:

• Located in New Jersey
• Not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 or equivalent status
• A minimum of one year production history operating under a standard Equity contract or on a Letter of Agreement with Equity referenced to a standard Equity contract (COST, CORST, LORT, TYA, SPT). Guest Artist and Special Appearance contracts are not considered standard
• A minimum of two weeks rehearsal per self-produced production
• A minimum of two self-produced productions per year for two consecutive years
• A minimum of one full-time paid professional director or manager and a paid fulltime or part-time support staff
• A minimum of one year participation in the NJTA Associate Membership Program
• An updated board-adopted Long Range Plan
• A commitment to the mission and spirit of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance also has an Associate Membership Program for young and developing theatres. Once a theatre has been accepted as an associate they are eligible for mentoring services that will assist them in becoming an Equity theatre and fulfilling the requirements of membership.

For further information on membership contact John McEwen, Executive Director at jmcewen@njtheatreallliance.org.