Annual College Green Captain Award

We are now accepting applications for our 2025 College Green Captain Award! Applications are due by Friday, May 2, 2025. The Broadway Green Alliance College Green Captain Award is presented annually to an individual or team of student Green Captains working at any level of academic theatre. The award honors students for exceptional work at the intersection of theatre and sustainability. 

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must meet the following qualifications to be eligible for this award:

• You must be a current student enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate at an accredited institution.

• You must be a BGA College Green Captain.

• You must submit a complete application by the deadline.

• Through the application materials submitted, you must demonstrate:

  • Dedication to your own growth as a sustainable theatre artist.

  • A commitment to working at the intersection of theatre and sustainability.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following materials to info@broadwaygreen.com by Friday, May 2, 2025:

• A one page summary statement explaining your sustainable theatre work over the 2023-2024 academic year.

• Five pictures highlighting this work in action. Each photo must be accompanied by a 1-2 sentence description.

• A short bio (250 words)

• Headshot or photo

• Optional: any other media that supports your one page summary statement. This might include (but is certainly not limited to) technical drawings, social media posts, short videos, cue lists, or renderings.

The BGA College Green Captain Award Winner(s) Will Receive:

• Virtual meet and greet with a Broadway Green Captain

• A case study profile—including photo and bio—featured on the BGA website and in the BGA Green Sheet Newsletter

• Inclusion in press release to multiple theatre publications

• Announcement and feature on BGA social media channels

Inspiration on Where to Start

The BGA College Green Captain Award is not limited to a particular theatrical discipline or project. We encourage students to think creatively and proactively about ways to integrate change into their existing programs.

Sustainable theatre projects can involve—but are not limited to—presenting theatrical productions in a greener manner (e.g. alternate materials, energy, lighting, costumes or set pieces); running the show in a greener manner (e.g. energy-efficient lighting, rechargeable batteries, or educating the cast and crew about better practices); striking the production in a way that reduces waste (e.g. re-use, recycling, or composting); or changing front-of-house operations to reduce waste and encourage greener audience practices (e.g. alternative advertising, programs, or tickets).

Past award winners have implemented change in both department and extracurricular theatre programs. Check out their project examples below!

Questions?

For more information about the BGA College Green Captain Award, please email info@broadwaygreen.com.