Theatre Producers of Color (TPOC), a newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, has announced its second-annual educational program – “Commercial Theatre Producing 101.” Over ten weeks, participants will learn the fundamentals of commercial producing – development paths, financing, budgeting, and more – with experienced BIPOC and White ally leaders as their guides, tuition free. Producer Sammy Lopez will serve as the overall program mentor, creating a safe space for learning and providing the guidance necessary for participants to become future leaders in the commercial theatre industry. Guest speakers for “Commercial Theatre Producing 101” include Rashad V. Chambers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Maria Manuela Goyanes, Ben Holtzman, Fiona Rudin, Toni R. Isreal, Nicole Javanna Johnson, Dale Mott, Dana Li, Dessie Moynihan, Doug Nevin, Tony Award winner Joey Parnes, Ilene Rosen, Matt Ross, Erica Rotstein, Heather Shields, Rachel Sussman and Barbara Whitman. Using the new Broadway-bound musical "Gun & Powder" as a case study throughout the course, participants will gain experience from the team involved in bringing the show to the stage. Additionally, each cohort member will select one of their own projects, or, choose a show currently on Broadway, and practice implementing some of the tools that will be shared over the ten weeks – such as creating project pitch materials for investors and co-producers, navigating the uncertain financial climate of the pandemic, and identifying the most viable development steps for their projects. The course will meet on Mondays from 6:30-9:00pm EST from March 7, 2022 through May 23, 2022. Classes will be offered online via Zoom, with three optional in-person sessions. In-person sessions will take place at a location in Midtown in New York, TBD.  For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.theatreproducersofcolor.org/producing101. Press contact: DKC/O&M (212/695-7400)...