Welcome to Theatre Intime! We’re so glad that you are considering proposing a show. Theatre Intime offers students the unique opportunity for Princeton students to propose, direct, rehearse, and perform in our intimate, two-hundred seat performance space. The proposals process, in which you propose a show (that you’ve written or that you wish to direct) as part of our next season, is one of the most important components of what we do here.
Theatre Intime Proposals are closed until next season. Read below for information from a previous proposals process!
For the 2023-2024 season, Theatre Intime is looking to select about four mainstage shows (subject to variation based on space ability). We are looking for bold proposals that reflect both modern and classical tastes in theater. We are committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and wish to cultivate a season that reflects a diversity of perspectives. We are so excited to hear about you and your ideas!
When are proposals due?
Applications for the 2023-2024 season are due at midnight on Monday, April 3rd, 2023. Contact pm@theatreintime.org to request an extension on the April 3 proposal submission deadline.
How do I submit a proposal?
Email your proposal and a pdf of the script of your show to (pm@theatreintime.org) before the deadline. The format of the proposal and more instructions are available here!
Who can propose a show?
Any Princeton University student can propose a show to Theatre Intime! However, you must propose as a director or a writer (if your proposal is an original work). If you are a writer, it is highly recommended that you find a director before submitting your proposal.
What can I propose?
Any show you’d like to see on Intime’s stage! For ideas, here is a list of potential shows suggested by Intime community members. Usually, Intime produces plays, but if you’d like to propose a musical, you can submit a Joint Proposal to Theatre Intime and the Princeton University Players.
Can I propose to more than one theater group?
Yes! You can submit a proposal for a joint show, where the project would be potentially co-produced with another performing arts group. You may also propose different shows to different groups—for example, proposing a play to Intime and a musical to the Princeton University Players—but keep in mind that, barring extenuating circumstances, only one of those proposals will be selected for the coming theater season. For more details on either process, see the proposals packet!
I want to direct, but I don’t have an idea for a show! What should I do?
Take a look at this list of recommendations from students in years past and present, or reach out to gm@theatreintime.org.
I’m interested in design, stage management, or production management. How do I indicate this to proposing directors? OR: I want to propose or work on a show! How can I find people to work with?
Open Houses
Theatre Intime will be hosting two proposals open house over Zoom. You do not have to attend the open house to propose a show, though the open house is a great opportunity to ask questions about the proposals process and hear from directors who have previously proposed shows. Intime will also be hosting a joint open house with the Princeton University Players (PUP) to answer questions about proposing Intime and PUP joint productions.
Wednesday, March 22 from 4:30-5:30 PM (Zoom) - Intime Proposals Open House
Friday, March 24 from 7-8:30 PM (Zoom) - Intime Proposals Open House
Date TBD (Charrier Room, Theatre Intime) - PUP and Intime Joint Open House (For information and questions about proposing joint Intime and PUP productions)
Once again, thank you for considering Theatre Intime as a venue for your directorial work. We look forward to reading your proposal. If you have any questions, please email gm@theatreintime.org or pm@theatreintime.org.