The Drama League Directing Residencies are designed to support the interrogative process of a director creating theater or other work that includes live performance.  The residencies offer financial support for a developmental process, rehearsal and administrative space, dramaturgical/mentor support from The Drama League artistic staff, and the opportunity to present the findings of the process publicly.  The Drama League is not and will not be the producer of the project, nor of any public or private event in conjunction with this residency; the recipient is responsible for all production, contracting/hiring, or other needs in this regard.

The Next Stage Directing Residency supports early career or, in special cases, mid-career or established directors in exploring a work for possible production.  The residency supports the interrogative process; it offers a stipend to cover expenses related to the development of the work; thirty hours of rehearsal time to develop the project in real space; and a final open rehearsal or staged reading for a public audience.