For the last 30 years, The Ford has invited the Los Angeles creative community to be part of its season through different iterations of producing partnerships.
Reflective of Los Angeles County’s Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative’s values in the areas of music, dance, film, and spoken word, the selection process seeks to increase inclusivity and access, and enable producers to effectively stage work in a major venue.
Program Description
In this program, you can expect a 6-month intensive program that offers participants a professional development curriculum to gain new skills in the areas of Production, Sales, Marketing & Promotion, and Show Advancement within a Performing Arts Organization for Producers who are ready to take their productions to the next level. Culminating in your participation within The Ford’s 2027 Summer Season (July - October).
Program Goal To
engage Los Angeles County producers who are emerging, under-represented, and
under-resourced with unique curatorial voices, whose projects uplift the
diverse cultural communities of Los Angeles. The program also welcomes more
seasoned local producers who present unique ideas that reach diverse audiences.
Selected partners and projects need to demonstrate a strong artistic vision and
are additive to The Ford season presented by LA Phil.