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NAMT is a national service organization dedicated exclusively to musical theatre. Our members include producers, presenters, developers and academic institutions, who all believe in our mission to advance musical theatre by nurturing the creation, development, production, presentation and recognition of new and classic musicals. NAMT offers unique opportunities to...
- network with your peers in intimate settings through our conferences, summits, roundtables and the Festival of New Musicals
- fund new work at all stages of development through the National Fund for New Musicals
- generate revenue through the Set and Costume Registry for rentals and sales
- be a part of a national conversation on the state and future of this uniquely American art form.
Now more than ever, theatres need the support systems NAMT can provide.
For a complete list of NAMT member benefits, click here.
To read more about NAMT's mission, members and history, click here.
If you're interested in becoming a member, read on!
Membership Information
Criteria
Membership in the National Alliance for Musical Theatre is open to
organizations and individual producers that have been in operation for at least two years and have a track record of producing or presenting professional musical theatre. ("Professional" is defined as compensating a majority of your performers and/or staff.)
Affiliate membership is available to
developmental organizations whose primary mission is to develop new musicals, and to accredited colleges, universities and higher education programs.
In addition, all organizations outside of North America are in the Affiliate category.
Dues
Membership dues are based on musical theatre box office income for most members (with flat rates for independent producers, tour presenters and bookers, and Affiliate members), and range from $500 to $6,500 annually. We strongly recommend that you contact the NAMT office
prior to completing your application in order to understand the dues structure
and your potential annual dues. Please contact the Membership Director at (212) 714-6668 x15 or adam@namt.org for more information.
Application Process
After contacting NAMT to discuss their interest, organizations should apply for membership by submitting an online Membership Application. In addition, a copy of the organization’s mission, and other materials (reviews, brochures, etc.) that provide background information on the organization and its activities, may be mailed to NAMT if you wish. Applications are reviewed several times each year and are voted into membership by the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Membership Committee.
Please e-mail Membership Director Adam Grosswirth or call (212) 714-6668 x15 to find out how to discuss your organization and membership. When you are ready to apply, click the button below to fill out the online form.
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Our Members Say... |
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"I expect new vistas. I expect you all to come up with ideas and shows that no one would have conceived ten years ago. I think the voice and the vision of musical theatre is in this room. And I think you all have to be visionaries, you have to work with other theatres. Those partnerships make it work!"
- Frank Young, Producing Artistic Director, Theatre Under The Stars, and NAMT's founder |
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"NAMT is the force in the development of new musical theatre. Their contributions are extraordinary. Their commitment is unequaled. Thank you for bringing producers, composers, lyricists and bookwriters together to further this unique and wonderful art form!"
- Harriett Kittner, General Manager, Goodspeed Musicals |
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"I'm obsessed with this organization and the people involved. I really think it's the best organization for finding and meeting emerging talent as well as creating relationships with the regional theaters. I think you will find the organization and its members most welcoming."
- Tara Smith, Producer, Playing Pretend |
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“The power of this network is unbelievable. I sent out an e-mail to the leaders of the NAMT membership with a question about setting up an endowment, and I heard from 11 of the top not-for-profit musical theatre organizations from around the country in two days.”
- Denny Reagan, President and CEO, The Muny |
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"NAMT brings together leaders in the non-profit and commercial theater who are committed to creating new productions that will energize stages and communities from coast to coast."
- Tom Gabbard, President, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center |
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"NAMT gives musical theatre organizations an excellent platform for collaboration and partnerships that would not otherwise be possible."
- Marilynn Sheldon, Managing Director Emerita, The 5th Avenue Theatre |
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"Junkyard Dog Productions wouldn't exist without NAMT as I met my partners through the amazing NAMT network. And there is no other organization in the world that services the development and production of new musicals like NAMT. Period."
- Sue Frost, Producer, Junkyard Dog Productions |
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“I have loved being part of NAMT. The organization is so positive and it makes a real difference in the field.”
- Lou Spisto, CEO/Executive Producer, The Old Globe |
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"The Salary & Benefits Survey is one of most valuable tools to be gained from NAMT membership."
- Wayne Bryan, Producing Director, Music Theatre of Wichita |
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"The graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program was an early member of NAMT and has found it to be an incredibly valuable opportunity for us. Through serving on NAMT committees, our faculty has made significant and meaningful contacts throughout the industry. Our alumni have had their work considered and accepted for the Festival."
- Sarah Schlesinger, Department Chair, Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University (NYU) |
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