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MOS summer 2025 SELECTION
UMOJA by ladarrion williams
In the heart of Birmingham, Alabama, six brave Black students at McMillan University, a predominantly white institution, unite to form a co-ed fraternity dedicated to the overlooked Black community on campus. As they strive to make their voices heard and secure a space for themselves, their noble mission is derailed by escalating racial tension and a scandal that threatens to unravel their efforts. Confronted with personal secrets and ethical dilemmas, these young friends must come together, test their values, and confront the darkness within and around them in this intense and poignant drama.
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MOS SPRING 2025 SELECTION
CUCK, CUCK, BULL by Spencer Whale
April 24, 2025 at Zeam NYC STUDIO
Bushwick gays Danny and Ike are getting married! But they’re running out of time to decide what that means. When a confident third introduces them to fresh sexual dynamics, their growing secrets threaten to tear them apart. Perhaps literally. Cuck, Cuck, Bull is a new traumedy about losing your way in the endless labyrinth of the Internet. This outrageous exploration of a modern queer subculture explores the dark side of mainstream acceptance and to what lengths couples will go to maintain a sense of the taboo.
OUR MISSION
We aim to nurture a vibrant network of rising and established theatre artists who value collaboration and strive for excellence in their work. We are committed to platforming underrepresented voices and underproduced works, believing that a healthier, more sustainable indie theatre scene in New York City begins with expanding whose stories get told—and who gets to tell them. By creating real opportunities for connection, for growth, and for risk, we aim to foster an environment where artists can thrive on their own terms. We’re not here to replicate the old model—we’re here to set a new standard for independent theatre in NYC: one that is artist-driven, community-rooted, fearlessly ambitious, and that doesn't break the bank.
OUR VALUES
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Lead with kindness, generosity, and gratitude.
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Collaborative, ensemble-based work.
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Platform underrepresented artists and underproduced works.
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Uphold anti-gatekeeping principles by demystifying "the business" of this industry whenever possible.
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Create high-quality theatrical work that is accessible, both to make and to witness.
Co-Founding Artistic Directors Sophia Castuera,
Ellie M. Plourde & Eli Mazursky
PAST WORK
As a FISCAlLy sponsored theatre company, our non-profit model ALLOWS US TO CREATE HIGH-QUALITY, COLLABORATIVE WORK AT A FRACTION OF THE COST OF BROADWAY
MAY 2024 SHOWCASE
THE FLEA THEATER
MAY 2024 SHOWCASE
directed by nathan flower
THE FLEA THEATER
august 2023 SHOWCASE
the kraine theatre
what people are saying
BARBARA SCHULMAN, OXFORD TALENT MANAGEMENT
An exciting new player on the scene! While other showcases allow any actor who can afford it to participate, this company thoroughly screens their prospective talent and is committed to bringing in skilled actors who are also kind and hard-working people-- I know this because I now represent a handful of them! Additionally, their dedication to accessibility, equity, and authenticity within this industry is apparent in everything they do. I consider myself a fan and will continue to support this company and attend their events!
KIM IVY FULLER,
JANUARY SHOWCASE, SIGNED WITH VOLITION ENTERTAINMENT
Thank you so much for demolishing the gatekeeping model of this industry through this showcase. I'm so in awe of how you champion others and have created a safe and fun environment for everyone to uplift each other. Cannot emphasize my gratitude for the MOS squad enough. I hope I can pay it forward ASAP!
SOPHIA HILLER,
HILLER CASTING
Making Our Space is an amazing garden for creativity, talent, and passion to thrive. Their intimate setting is home to a remarkable ensemble of actors who pour their hearts in to every scene, creating a labor of love out of every performance. It is evident that the team works tirelessly to create a platform to open doors for its actors and allow them to express themselves freely. Making Our Space is a place where talent shines and is truly a testament to the power of community.
GUS CHILDRES,
AUGUST SHOWCASE, SIGNED WITH OXFORD TALENT MANAGEMENT
MOS made the single biggest impact on me both personally and professionally. It gave me the platform to cut through all the red tape. I met my manager...I booked a role in a local theater company's original production...I will always have immense gratitude for MOS and the people behind it.
JOIN OUR ORBIT
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT OR GET INVOLVED
MOS ENSEMBLE
A group of artists and collaborators who seek a creative home where they can perform, develop new work, and bring bold stories from underrepresented artists to life—shaping the future of NYC indie theatre together.
Open to artists spanning the spectrum of the entertainment industry, including actors, directors, coaches, casting, playwrights, producers, and designers.
Interested in being considered?
Email your portfolio/ headshot & resumé
& a brief intro to
mossubmissions@makingourspace.com
DONATE TO OUR CAUSE
Every little bit helps
We're a scrappy, soul-driven, artist-led theatre company AND we're fiscally sponsored, which means your donation is tax-deductible and fuels new work, paid opportunities, and a radically collaborative space for artists on the rise.
We’re not waiting. We're building. And with your help, we’re making damn sure there’s room for everyone at the table.
PITCH YOUR PROJECT
Building the future of NYC indie theatre
from the ground up
With guts, grit, and zero interest in gatekeeping, we want to give real resources to projects that deserve to be seen and heard.
We’re not looking for perfection.
We’re looking for vision.
Got a project that needs a creative home?
Let’s see if we can make space for it.
Email your pitch to Spencer Whale,
Director of New Works:
HELP US EDUCATE
Specialized classes and training should be accessible
Forget your standard studio workshops or undergrad-style classes.
We're crafting a curriculum that digs into the real nuances of being a theatre artist today.
These classes are for the creators.
The self-producers.
The actors with a niche. The ones hungry to expand their craft on their own terms.
More soon. Stay close.
If you're an artist-teacher with a killer idea for a class, hit us up:
makingourspace@gmail.com