Theatre Producers of Color

What Theatre Producers of Color does

Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC) is a New York City-based nonprofit organization founded in 2020 by Miranda Gohh to address the underrepresentation of BIPOC individuals in commercial Broadway producing. Its sole core product is Producing 101, an 11-week, tuition-free cohort-based course delivered via Zoom on Monday evenings that introduces participants to the fundamentals of commercial producing — from raising capital and pitching projects to financial and creative viability analysis. Participants are selected by a panel of BIPOC industry professionals, with no prior experience required. Beyond classroom instruction, the program places participants as co-producers on real Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, integrating graduates into the commercial theatre pipeline.

The organization operates with approximately five staff members (Founder Miranda Gohh, Program Mentor Sammy Lopez, and Program Coordinator Anna Rui Dou are identified) supported by guest lecturers from the Broadway industry. TPOC has graduated four cohorts from 2021 through 2024, with approximately 25 participants per cohort, producing an alumni network of over 100 producers whose work spans 25+ Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Tony Award-winning titles. The program's revenue model is entirely donation- and sponsorship-based; it charges no fees to participants. Major sponsors include The Nederlander Organization, The John Gore Organization, Arena Stage, Broadway Across America, Creative Partners Productions, No Guarantees, Producer Hub (fiscal sponsor), and founding sponsor Broadway For All.

TPOC's value proposition centers on removing financial barriers (tuition-free model), providing access to industry mentorship from Tony-winning producers, and building a sustained community of BIPOC producers who continue co-producing, mentoring, and launching ventures (e.g., DMQR Productions) post-graduation. The organization has received earned media coverage from LA Times, Playbill, and American Theatre Magazine, and operates without paid advertising, relying instead on alumni referrals, newsletter sign-ups, and sponsor network exposure for recruitment.

Name

Theatre Producers of Color

Legal name

Theatre Producers of Color, LLC

Website

https://theatreproducersofcolor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Theatre Producers of Color is a New York City nonprofit founded in 2020 that runs Producing 101, a tuition-free, 11-week cohort training program preparing BIPOC aspiring producers for careers in commercial Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre.

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Product category

Arts Education and Training

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (611610)

akta.pro primary industry

Theatre Education, Training & Conservatories (MPAGABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Drama Education (Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theater) (EDAMAAAG), Musical Theatre (Non-Broadway/Fringe) (MPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Theatre producing training
• Broadway producing education
• Bipoc mentorship programs
• Arts diversity initiatives
• Nonprofit arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and philanthropic contributions: TPOC is a tuition-free program funded entirely through donations. The organization relies on individual and corporate donations to cover operating costs. No revenue is generated from participants.
2. Sponsorship revenue (in-kind and financial): TPOC receives sponsorship support from organizations including The Nederlander Organization, The John Gore Organization, Arena Stage, Broadway Across America, Creative Partners Productions, No Guarantees, and fiscal sponsor Producer Hub. Founding sponsor is Broadway For All. These sponsors provide financial and in-kind support to sustain operations.

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Core offering

Theatre Producers of Color delivers an 11-week, tuition-free cohort program called Producing 101 that trains aspiring BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) theatremakers in the fundamentals of commercial Broadway producing. The course combines live online instruction on Monday evenings with mentorship from Tony Award-winning producers, practical application through pitch development and financial analysis, and direct pathways to co-producer credits on Broadway and Off-Broadway productions. The organization serves as a tuition-free training pipeline and professional community for underrepresented producers in commercial theatre.

Product overview

Theatre Producers of Color operates as a single-program educational nonprofit organization offering the Producing 101 program as its flagship offering. This tuition-free, 11-week training course is designed specifically for aspiring BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) theatre producers and provides comprehensive education in commercial producing fundamentals, anti-racist practices, financial management, and Broadway industry access. The program combines live instruction via Zoom, mentorship from industry professionals, and real-world case study application to prepare participants for careers in theatrical producing.

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Products and services

• Producing 101 An 11-week, tuition-free foundational course introducing BIPOC theatremakers (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color over age 18) to the fundamentals of commercial Broadway producing. Classes are held Monday evenings via Zoom and cover fundraising, pitching, financial analysis, creative viability, and collaboration with Broadway teams. Participants apply learnings to real Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and graduate with co-producer credits, industry mentorship, and access to an active alumni network of 100+ producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni have served as co-producers on 25+ Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Tony Award winners such as FAT HAM (Pulitzer Prize winner), A STRANGE LOOP (Tony Award winner), CABARET, and SUFFS.
• +3 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered significant, major and core.

• Theatre Leadership ProjectsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The Theatre Leadership Project works with TPOC alumni, including providing fellowship opportunities such as the Broadway debut fellowship with Chicago. This partnership creates a pathway for TPOC alumni into professional theatre leadership roles.
• DMQR ProductionssignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DMQR Productions was founded by TPOC 2022 cohort members including Afsheen Misaghi and Alexander Robertson, to advance historically underrepresented voices in theatre. The company has produced multiple Broadway shows including New York New York, The Piano Lesson, Gypsy, and The Wiz, creating a direct pipeline for TPOC alumni.
• The Nederlander OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The Nederlander Organization is a major Broadway producing and theatre ownership organization that sponsors TPOC. Their support provides financial backing and industry credibility for TPOC's mission to diversify Broadway producing.
• The John Gore OrganizationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The John Gore Organization is a leading Broadway producing and theatre management company that sponsors TPOC, contributing to the organization's operational funding and lending industry legitimacy.
• Arena Stage / The Mead Center For American TheatersignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Arena Stage, a prominent regional theatre in Washington D.C., sponsors TPOC. This partnership signals regional theatre's commitment to diversifying the Broadway pipeline.
• Broadway Across AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Broadway Across America produces and presents Broadway tours across the United States. Their sponsorship supports TPOC's mission and connects alumni with touring production opportunities.
• Creative Partners ProductionssignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Creative Partners Productions is a Broadway producing company that sponsors TPOC, supporting diversity initiatives in commercial theatre.
• No GuaranteessignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020No Guarantees is a theatre producing company that supports TPOC as a sponsor, contributing to funding and industry mentorship connections for BIPOC producers.
• P3 ProductionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020P3 Productions, co-founded by TPOC Program Mentor Sammy Lopez, is a producing company that has produced TPOC-affiliated Broadway productions including HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO and JOB. The organization works closely with TPOC to provide mentorship, co-production opportunities, and industry access for TPOC alumni.
• The Industry Standard Group (TISG)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Co-founded by TPOC Program Mentor Sammy Lopez, TISG is dedicated to increasing BIPOC representation among producers and investors in entertainment. The organization partners with TPOC to mentor and develop emerging BIPOC producers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National Theatre Institute: A theatre training intensive offering semester-long and short-form programs for emerging theatre artists and administrators. Comparable as a tuition-supported (need-based) training provider in the American theatre ecosystem.
• New York Theatre Workshop Education Programs: Off-Broadway producing organization with artist development programming for early-career theatre-makers. Comparable in mission to develop diverse producing talent, with overlapping sponsor network and Off-Broadway placement opportunities.
• National Asian Artists Project (NAAP): A non-profit focused on increasing diversity in theatre by providing opportunities for Asian American performers and creators. Comparable to TPOC in its diversity-focused mission within the Broadway ecosystem, though it centers on performers rather than producers.

Direct peers

• The Industry Standard Group (TISG): Co-founded by TPOC Program Mentor Sammy Lopez, TISG is dedicated to increasing BIPOC representation among producers and investors in entertainment. A direct ecosystem peer and partner organization working on parallel diversity goals in commercial producing.
• National Black Theatre: A Tony-honored New York-based theatre institution producing original work and developing Black artists, including producers. Operates a residency/development model similar in spirit to TPOC's training pipeline for BIPOC theatre professionals.
• Broadway For All: A non-profit that provides free arts education and mentorship to young people from underrepresented backgrounds seeking careers in theatre, including producing. It is TPOC's founding sponsor and the most directly comparable organization in mission, model, and target population.

Broad incumbents

• Theatre Communications Group (TCG): The national service organization for the American theatre field, supporting non-profit theatres and diversity initiatives across the industry. TCG is a comparable ecosystem-builder and grants-maker relevant to TPOC's mission of diversifying theatre leadership.
• Roundabout Theatre Company Education Programs: Major Broadway producing non-profit that runs education, mentorship, and career development programs for emerging theatre professionals. Comparable as a Broadway institution with training and workforce-development programming.
• TDF (Theatre Development Fund) Open Doors: A non-profit that runs training, mentorship, and accessibility programs for young people pursuing theatre careers, including career development programs. Comparable as a Broadway-adjacent non-profit training and access organization, though broader in scope than TPOC's producer-specific focus.
• Columbia University MFA Theatre Management & Producing: A graduate program training commercial theatre producers, offering a degree pathway into the producing profession. Comparable in curriculum and career outcome focus, though tuition-based and degree-granting rather than free and short-form like TPOC.

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Profiles3 records

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