Because each Observer is involved in a production's entire rehearsal process, from casting to opening night, the program offers a unique handing down of knowledge from one generation to the next, often resulting in further work opportunities and lasting professional relationships. The Fellowship was established in their names to provide emerging directors and choreographers with observerships on Broadway productions. Philip Morris Companies Inc. Since 1965, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has been the only national organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the craft and artistry of stage directors and choreographers. Headquartered in New York City with core programs in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, SDCF serves artists and communities throughout the country. Each year, SDCF helps thousands of directors and choreographers by offering critical career-building initiatives, such as craft workshops, mentoring programs, professional observerships and artistic fellowships.
Many SDCF programs are open to the public.
Applications for Observerships are currently not available. Watch this space for a link to new applications in May 2001.