is a New York-based theater and film production company. Founded in 2023, Resident Dilettante has produced off-Broadway and international productions while cultivating a community of dedicated artists who are excited to combine their ambition and their passion in truly moving works.
We are proud to follow the needs of our community through the lens of our work, and are devoted to discovering new stories from upcoming artists. Our productions are built from the ground up, percolating through word of mouth or, sometimes, direct requests. We’re building a troupe of incredible artists across mediums and filling all the gaps in the New York theater scene.
Resident Dilettante is community-based, not client-based.
Our funds come from our team’s own pockets, which makes community giving a necessary step in our production processes. But we’re as practical as we are passionate, and we’re one of the very few companies that’s been able to say we’ve made a profit on all of our independently produced performances, which gets distributed to the cast, crew, and producers that brought the story to life. That said, the more support we have, the more we can offer to the artists who fuel our productions and your favorite stories.
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a note on compensation
RD stands firmly on the principal that all artists should be paid for their work. No matter the show budget, we will go into our own pockets to ensure every cast and crew member recieves at least a stipend to thank them for their time and talent. Our only exception to this rule applies solely to our community project, the Summer Shakespeare series. For this production, we do except community voulenteers for backstage assistance, be it dressing Capulets or moving pews. SUMMER SHAKESPEARE
Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare in the garden of St. John's in the Village. Seeking actors with Shakespeare experience. WRITER’S SALON II
Our second installment of the Writer’s Salon. Seeking play submissions and actors.F**KBOY FRANKENSTEIN
Reviving the hit show that started it all. Seeking strength in slapstick, camp, and high comedy.
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