Essentials for Creative Artists
Open Jar Studios, led by Founder and CEO Jeff Whiting, established The Broadway Resource Guide to help connect theatre professionals with a suite of services and resources to support the creative goals of individual artists, theater companies, and educational institutions. From headshot printing, to job matching platforms, to stage management tools, to audience engagement platforms, and to ongoing training, we’re here with one mission: to simplify your creative life.
Founded in 2003, Open Jar is dedicated to the creation of art and the cultivation of the artist, and has become known as “Broadway’s artistic home,” constantly hosting rehearsals, auditions, and development workshops for many Broadway shows. The studios is also home to many professional master classes and ongoing training, which operates with the unique philosophy coined as “Open Jar Thinking” (“No Limits”).
While supporting the development of many Broadway productions and thousands of theatre professionals, Open Jar has developed solutions to all the essential needs for the creative working professional and for the next generation of Broadway professionals.
PERFORMER RESOURCES
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
The national artistic database used by theatre professionals on Broadway and Regional theaters to network and hire individuals for creative projects.
THEATER JOB SEARCH
Match with job posts, filter opportunities and apply for projects that match your skills/profile and your creative goals.
HEADSHOT PRINTING
Fast, Convenient, Affordable professional prints of your headshots for in-person auditions.
DISCOUNT CODES AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
PHOTOGRAPHER
The best investment to an actor’s career is an effective headshot, capturing your energy, essence, and potential.
GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE
RESUME PRINTING
Printed on 8” x’ 10” paper, a well-crafted resume can help launch you to new heights. Templates available to guide you to an eye-catching marketing tool.
PRINTED ON 8” x 10” PAPER
PRO MASTER CLASSES
Enhance your training by attending exclusive sessions with the industry’s top-tier professionals in dance, acting, voice, and business master classes.
ATTEND IN-PERSON or LIVESTREAM
SUMMER INTENSIVE
Week-long NYC intensive. Work side-by-side with Broadway’s best professionals, attend Broadway hits, and grow as an artist.
COLLEGE/ HIGH SCHOOL SESSIONS AVAIL
DIGITAL SCRIPT & BLOCKING
Mark up your script, make notes, review your blocking with digital materials from Stage Write Software, trusted by over 100 Broadway shows.
STUDENT PRICING/FREE PLANS AVAIL
CONNECT WITH FANS
Engage with your fans in a brand new way with Stage Door Pass (Letterboxd for theatre) and earn additional revenue stream or donate to your favorite charity.
OPT-IN FOR FREE
STAGE MANAGER RESOURCES
PORTFOLIO LISTING
National artistic database used by theatre professionals on Broadway, National Tours, Regional,, The Stage Door Network to hire creative individuals.
CREATE A FREE PROFILE
THEATER JOB SEARCH
Search and match with daily job listings, filter for work that matches your creative goals through The Stage Door Network.
SEARCH FOR FREE
DIGITAL CALLING SCRIPT
Add cues, create layers, create your calling script with the number one Stage Management tool - Stage Write Software, trusted by over 100 Broadway shows.
STUDENT PRICING AVAILABLE
CAPTURE BLOCKING
Capture blocking, track props, manage all the moving parts of your production with the industry standard - Stage Write Software.
ASK ABOUT STUDENT PRICING
PRINTING: Scripts & Scores
Boutique print shop specializes in scripts and scores for the theatre community at most affordable prices in NYC. Scripts, scores, program inserts and more.
DELIVERED TO YOU FOR FREE
TRAINING: Pro Master Classes
Enhance industry knowledge through specialized and exclusive workshops and master classes from Broadway professionals.
ATTEND IN PERSON or VIA LIVESTREAM
THEATRE COMPANIES
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
Give your patrons exclusive access to your production and allow them to share their excitement about the show with their friends.
FREE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
JOB MATCHING
Post Jobs, manage submissions, make selections, and make offers all in one place.
NO COST HIRING PLATFORM
RECRUITING EVENTS
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
PRINTING SERVICES
Print scripts, scores, program inserts at competitive pricing. All your materials in binders and ready to go for your first rehearsal. FREE DELIVERY in NYC.
NEW WORK DEVELOPMENT
Creative pipeline for developing new works from writing process, industry presentations, fundraising pitches and world premiere productions.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT FOUNDATION
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
NYC SHOWCASE
College/University Agent & Casting Director showcases to introduce students to the industry.
SUBSIDIZED SHOWCASE
JOB MATCH-UP EVENTS
National recruiting events match qualified candidates with creative work.
FREE EVENTS
CURRRICULUM: STAGE WRITE
Curriculum provides four-class unit for Stage Management programs at no cost to allow students to have hands-on experience with the industry standard for blocking capture.
FREE SOFTWARE FOR SCHOOLS
PRO MASTER CLASSES
Book a Broadway professional guest artist to work one-on-one with your students. Or participate in live-stream events.
IN-PERSON or LIVESTREAM
POST-SHOW PARTIES:
Schedule a meet & greet with a member of the Broadway show you’ve just seen in private lounge overlooking Times Square.
BROADWAY STUDIO TOUR
Broadway Insider tour of the development of a Broadway show right in the studio where shows are developed.
GROUPS