"The individuals in a group are not just random strangers, they have relationships with each other. They give a shit about each other. ..This is where the magic of a community happens. When people care about each other, they develop trust. And trust unlocks collaboration, sharing, support, hope, safety, and much more.”
- Fabian Pfortmüller | Together Institute
Why a collective?
Sure, we could be a company, an organization, a group… we are a collective because we are individuals acting together. We share our time, our resources, and our energy in service of community and humanity. We work together. We play together. (And sometimes both at the same time).
In a time when we so often feel isolated and powerless, we are striving to push against that by building community with intention. We are empowered by our relationships. We are the solution. We are the missing pieces.
defining our community
(X) Collective, the organization
This is made up of the Founder and Director, Alexis Green, Associate Director, Malaina Moore, and our Advisory Board.
These are the folks creating the container, building the relationships, and making the decisions.
(X) Collective (Members)
(X) Collective Members are the folks who have decided they want to commit time and energy to an artistic community. They give time to (X) Collective and receive support from (X) Collective.
(X) Collective Community
This is our wider community – our partners, our supporters. They are not a formal group and do not have an formal commitments. These are folks who invested in being in community, showing up as they’re able to.
What are the benefits of being a member of the collective?
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(X) will promote your events and arrange collective outings to your shows/events.
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DescriWe will connect you with (X) Collective member who will:
Support for your artistic goals by connecting members with like-minded artists in our network
Through our partnerships and programs, we'll strive to create space that allows you to pursue your artistic goals (via producing, facilitating, teaching, and hosting).
We’ll recommend you to others looking for your skill set.
Accountability partner
We can set up regular check-ins with you with Founder, Alexis Green, to support those goals you’ve put on the back burner and that you need a little push to accomplish. We’ll be that nudge, that questioner, or even that finger-wagger (if that’s what you say you need!)
Activism accomplice
The members of the collective strive to support the causes you care about, show up to protests with you, and make sure you’re not alone.ption text goes here
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Description teWe’ll facilitate connections to support:
Feedback on scripts or auditions
Being or finding a reader for your self-tapes
Popping into your rehearsal if you need another lensxt goes here
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We’re in our beginning days, but we have many future goals for the collective, including:
Coaching
Event Planning / Producing
Plays, workshops, etc
Organizing events connected to productions featuring (X) Collective members (i.e. Blackout Nights)
Financial Support
Workshops
What’s expected of collective members?
We invite people who are community-focused, value community care, and want to be involved in their artistic community.
What collective members are committing to:
Optional Quarterly collective meetups
(dinner, game nights,
watch parties)
Uplifting our work
(re-post, forward, tag…
all the things)
Upholding our values
Showing up for other collective members
Attending 2 events per quarter:
1. Attending 1 (X) Collective event. This could include:
(X) in the City
Mosaic Series
Other (X) Collective-produced events
2. Attending 1 show/event featuring a collective member per quarter
Donating 5 hours per quarter to (X) Collective work.
This might look like:
Updating our events calendar
Supporting other (X) Collective members with reviewing their scripts, reading for their auditions, etc
Proofreading (X) materials (marketing materials, grant proposals, outreach emails)
Outreach to theatres and community organizations
Research for venues, grants, or other resources
Financial Commitment and Compensation
There are currently no financial obligations or benefits to being part of the collective. As we grow and raise funds, we do hope this will shift.
How to join the collective
Step 1: Fill out an interest form
We’ll ask you questions about the roles you hold in the field and some of your skill sets. This is not meant to be a vetting tool but rather a means to get to know you.
Additionally, we want to make sure we have a wide representation of roles and identities represented.
Step 2: Schedule a conversation with us
We’ll discuss your goals, your values, and get to know each other.
You may decide this isn’t for you, and that’s okay!
Step 3: Check-Ins
We’ll check in bi-annually to make sure the relationship is still working and that you’re getting what you need. However, you’re welcome to exit as a member of the collective at any time.
