for choreographers
Black Box Movers is dedicated to providing accessible and beneficial opportunities for choreographers. Our goal is to provide real-world experiences before the pressures of a real contract. These experiences are provided through showcase, classes/workshops, galas, and more. Choreographers are at the heart of our organization. See how you can get involved creatively!
Annual Spring Showcase
Submit an application to create and present work at our Annual Spring Showcase at The Riverside Theater. Work is a maximum of 8-minutes long, and should be a representation of a full-musical number that would be found in a piece of musical theater. Pieces are asked to include singing in an effort for the choreographer to learn how to collaborate with a Music Director. Performers should be directed through singing, acting, and choreography to produce this performance. This is an annual opportunity that is free to participate. We work to give choreographers to stipends to off-set rehearsal studio expenses.
Past participants are welcomed to apply— but we will prioritize new choreographers. We do try to offer one alumni slot each year.
2027 Choreographer Applications will open in December.
information for choreographers
8-10 choreographers accepted each year
Up to $400 reimbursable stipend for rehearsals
Receive mentorship from esteemed industry choreographer
3 Public showcases in New York City
2 week rehearsal process
2 week pre-production coaching
Set full musical numbers on professional performers
Work with an established music director
Experience being behind the table with a full day of callbacks
Recieve professional footage of your presentation
Network with fellow choreographers
Option to invite industry professionals of your choosing to the show
Receive discounts to BBM masterclasses and seminars
Spring showcase Choreographer Alumni
BBM: In the spotlight
Think of your Lolas, Cassies, and Leading Players— presenting full triple-threat performances of solo/duo/trios. NYC-based choreographers will present work during this mini-showcase at in Manhattan each fall.
All work will be revived musical theatre work, created and lead by the choreographer in collaboration with established music directors. Each piece presented will have received about 8-hrs of rehearsals.
BBM: In the Spotlight Applications are invite only to waitlisted and alumni Annual Spring Showcase Choreographers.
information for choreographers
10-12 choreographers accepted each year
Up to $150 reimbursable stipend for rehearsals
4 Public showcases in New York City
2 week rehearsal process
Set full musical numbers on professional performers
Work with an established music director
Receive professional footage of your presentation
Network with fellow choreographers
Option to invite industry professionals of your choosing to the show
Receive discounts to BBM masterclasses and seminars