IFTNetwork, Inc. in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications announces the launch of a new coalition of independent theatrical companies with the purpose of creating visibility for underrepresented voices in the arts.

The Independent Theatre Coalition

IFT Network, whose overarching mission has always been to create myriad spotlights for underrepresented stage & film artists and whose work bears powerful messages; along with JMGC, whose mission has always been to create visibility for independent artists — will foster a community of theatrical organizations whose messages are unique and necessary to the arts community in New York and around the world.

Visit us at https://www.iftnetwork.com/coalition

The founding theater companies of the Independent Theater Coalition include:

Good Light Productions
https://www.goodlightproductions.com/

Good Light Productions (GLP) equips and encourages the telling of stories that have been in the dark for too long. Many untold stories – if shared- contain the power to birth new possibilities.   

Eagle Project Arts
http://eagleprojectarts.org/

Eagle Project is a multidisciplinary New York-based Native American artistic laboratory working to unpack the contemporary Native American experience. We utilize theatre, music, dance, spoken word, and film to investigate and understand the American identity. Eagle Project is inter-tribal and multicultural. 

PBH Creative
http://pbhcreative.com/

Though based in NY, our team comes from around the country, bringing unique perspectives of the entertainment industry and how we relate to the business of show. Take some New England smarts, add a hint of LA luxury, a sprinkling of southern charm, a dash of midwestern values, and you’ll get the idea.

Jay Michaels Global Communications (Media Sponsor)
https://jaymichaelsarts.com
creating visibility and galvanizing independent theater, film, music, and literary communities has been the battle-cry of this boutique promotion & production consultation firm for over 20 years. Through a diverse internal multi-media platform (including nonprofit institutions), this communications organization is able to promote and produce events and cover thousands of emerging artists and their work nationally while growing its external promotional network.

IFT Network
https://www.iftnetwork.com/

IFT Network is a creative platform dedicated to Independent Filmmakers and Theater Producers. From development, to distribution, our mission is to be the one-stop solution no matter where you are on the creative journey. IFT Network offers a streaming app, a free development space for writers, and a creative marketing agency. 

The coalition will work on Black Culture; Indigenous Culture; LGBTQ+ Stories; Women Stories; LatinX Culture Stories; Performance Poetry; Immersive and Experimental plays.

Calendar of Events:

October 2, 2023

Eagle Project Arts presents
A special stage reading of
PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE INDIANS
A play written by Joseph A. Dandurand
OPEN JAR STUDIOS
1601 Broadway 11th floor, NYC
This fundraising event will support the 2024 stage production.

https://pleasedonottouchtheindians.eventbrite.com/

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Good Light Productions celebrate GIVING TUESDAY
(visit https://www.goodlightproductions.com/ for details)
Donate today for their season fundraiser ending November 28, 2023
Donations to support the following events:

Good Light Productions presents
The Real Life Writers Poetry Project
In association with Goddard Riverside Community Arts – Artist Residency 2023-2024
The Real Life Writers Poetry Project will offer workshops for two cohorts this season. There will be a youth cohort (high school aged students) and a young adult cohort (ages 18 & up).
Poetry Workshops Oct/Nov/Dec 2023
Live Performance and Taping Dates: Jan 2024
Make a Donation Online
https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/good-light-productions/general_support

Good Light Productions presents
In Association with The Episcopal Actors’ Guild of America
OPEN STAGE Grant
A SPECIAL READING with excerpts from
“DEEP $H*T” A play by Liz Morgan
“BLACK AMERICAN WORKING WOMAN” by Paula Ralph-Birkett
February 2024 (dates TBA)

OPEN JAR STUDIOS, 1601 Broadway 11th floor, New York City
Full Production scheduled for July/Aug 2024

Good Light Productions presents
“Precious Metals: Beauty In Brokenness” by C.E. Harrison
In association with Goddard Riverside Annual Women’s History Artist Month (W.H.A.M.) Festival Celebrating Female Artists And Perspectives
Goddard Riverside Community Arts – Artist Residency 2023-2024

March 2024 (dates TBA)

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PBH Creative presents
In Association with IFT Network
a SPECIAL READING of
MY SPACE THERAPY by Nate Raven
May 2024 (Date TBA)
OPEN JAR STUDIOS
1601 Broadway 11th floor, NYC

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IFT Network International Film & Theater Festival 2024
May 6 – 8 2024
QUAD CINEMA
34 W 13th St, New York City
This dynamic festival will focus on Underrepresented Voices in forms of the lively arts. Indie Films under consideration includes Local, National, and International Documentaries; Short Films; Animated Films; Web Series (Complete & Pilots); and Micro Shorts.