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<FONT SIZE="7"><FONT FACE="Arial"><B><I><U>Pure Research</U></I> <BR>
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</H2><FONT COLOR="#FF0000"><B>Call for Submissions € Deadline November 25, 2002 € Please post or forward €<BR>
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</B>There are few places in Canada where <B>in-depth theatrical research</B> can be explored without the pressures of developing and/or performing a new work. Nightswimming¹s unique <I>Pure Research</I> program provides space, money and resources to artists who are pursuing a provocative theatrical question.<BR>
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<B><I>Pure Research</I></B> is designed to foster theatrical experiments which are not linked to a particular project. In the spirit of inquiry, we assist artists to discover what they need to explore in order to<FONT COLOR="#EE0000"> </FONT>further their work. We want you to tell us what you don¹t know, and how you might be able to answer your questions through a <I>Pure Research </I>workshop.<BR>
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<I>What does that mean? <BR>
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It means that if you want to explore the theatrical implications of silence, or how the techniques of shiatsu could be applied to a rehearsal process, or how to stage 19th century Marxist texts, and can articulate why that exploration is important to you, we might give you space and money to carry out your research. These examples are from workshops conducted at the Theatre Centre in 1998. <I>Pure Research</I></FONT><TT> </TT><FONT FACE="Arial">is an offshoot of the program that Nightswimming Artistic Director Brian Quirt developed at the Theatre Centre when he was their resident dramaturg.<BR>
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If you have a theatrical question, and can pose it in terms of an experiment, then we¹re interested. We will supply studio space for up to three days, a fee for the lead researcher and a small budget for cast and materials.<FONT COLOR="#EE0000"> <BR>
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All <I>Pure Research</I> projects will be documented and the results posted on Nightswimming¹s website. Researchers will be required to submit a full report within one month of completing their experiment. Nightswimming staff will be present to observe and to offer assistance if requested.<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE="4"><B>The Details</B></FONT>: <BR>
€ Submission Deadline: <B>November 25, 2002</B>.<BR>
€ <I>Pure Research</I> projects will be scheduled between <B>May 5 and May 15, 2003</B>.<BR>
To apply you must be available during this period; please indicate your availability between <B>May 5</B> and <B>15</B> to assist with scheduling.<BR>
€ Workshops will be held in Toronto at the Theatre Centre.<BR>
€ Please read the submission criteria below.<BR>
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<FONT SIZE="2"><B>Nightswimming</B> is a dramaturgical company dedicated to exploring the boundaries of dramaturgy and performance. We commission and develop new works of theatre, dance and music. For more information, or if you have questions about applying, contact us via <I><U>www.nightswimmingtheatre.com</U>. </I>We'll be happy to send you a copy of our October 2002 newsletter.<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE="5"><B><I><U>Pure Research</U> </I></B></FONT><B>Submission Process<BR>
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<B>We need a concise but detailed proposal outlining:<BR>
</B> your question and what you want to learn from it<BR>
how you intend to conduct the experiment<BR>
practical details such as time, people and equipment required<BR>
<FONT COLOR="#EE0000"> </FONT>any relevant support material such as text or prior research.<BR>
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</FONT><B>We are particularly<FONT COLOR="#EE0000"> </FONT>interested in:<BR>
</B> exploring poetic or stylized text in any form or genre<BR>
integration of sound, movement, technology and text<BR>
artists who view research and development as a long-term process, <BR>
rather than simply as a short-cut to production<BR>
an artistic spirit of inquiry. <BR>
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</FONT><B>What to send us:<BR>
</B> a cover letter introducing yourself and defining the application:<BR>
preferred dates, amount of time requested, budget, specific goals<BR>
a project description of no more than two pages<BR>
a list of collaborators, if known<BR>
c.v. of principal artist<BR>
videos: only to introduce physical artists to us. Please provide a brief<BR>
explanation of where and when the video was shot<BR>
<B><I>do not send</I></B> press clippings, photos, programs, press kits or folders.<BR>
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</FONT><B>Also:</B> <BR>
be honest about what you know, what you don¹t know, what you want, <BR>
what you¹d like to achieve<BR>
all applicants will be informed by mail in February 2003<BR>
please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your <BR>
material returned<BR>
we will contact those whose submissions intrigue us, before making<BR>
our final decisions.<BR>
note: <I>applications will not be accepted by email or fax.<BR>
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</FONT><B>Please send application to:</B> <BR>
Brian Quirt, Artistic Director<BR>
Nightswimming<BR>
36 St. Paul Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 3H3, Canada<BR>
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Thanks for your interest in <B>Pure Research. </B>We look forward to reading your application.</I><BR>
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