Theatre Calgary Play Advancement Series

[Brian Quirt]

Eric Rose at Theatre Calgary has asked me to post this:

Theatre Calgary¹s Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series Submission Guidelines

About the Series:

Theatre Calgary¹s Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series is a new play
development program that provides an opportunity for Western Canadian
theatre companies to workshop a new Canadian play for production in their
subsequent season. We encourage submissions from culturally diverse voices
and artists who are committed to the exploration of new theatre practices.
Submissions will be selected by a jury lead by Series Director and Dramaturg
Eric Rose.  Each theatre company selected will receive a ten day workshop at
Theatre Calgary in May-June 2005.  The Series will be open to
non-traditional casting and workshop methods. Local professional actors will
be provided to explore the play with the director and playwright/creator/s
of the companies selected.  The ten day period of work will culminate in a
public presentation of the plays. The form of the presentations will be
decided by where the play and company are in their development process.

Artistic Mission Statement

The Artistic Mission of the Play Advancement Series is:


 To advance new Canadian plays towards full production through a flexible
and adaptive development process.

 To encourage and welcome culturally diverse voices.

 To foster connections between established and emerging theatre companies,
playwrights, artists and the play development centres/programs who work with
them.
 
Criteria Check List:


 Only Western Canadian based theatre companies can apply (Manitoba-West
including all northern Territories).

 The theatre company must have professionally produced at least one play in
the two years prior to the application which ran for at least two
performances.  We define the term professional as the artists involved in
the production being financially compensated for their work.

 The selected theatre companies must fully produce the play workshopped at
Theatre Calgary  within their next season (between June 2005 and December
31, 2006).  Fringe Festivals will not be considered a venue for production.

 Only original full length plays that have never been professionally
produced will be accepted.

 The playwright/creator/s and director must be available to travel and stay
in Calgary during their workshop period in May/June 2005 when the series
will take place.

Submission Package Must Include:


 A completed draft of the play or a conceptualization of the piece to date.
If there is no script involved in your submission please provide a document
that  succinctly communicates the artistic merits and creative process of
the piece to the jury. In addition to this document we will accept 3 pieces
of supporting material including one piece of video of no longer then 15
minutes in length.  (If you would like your supporting materials returned
please provide a self addressed envelop with sufficient postage)

 A letter outlining the theatre company¹s and playwright/creator/s¹s
commitment to produce the  play in their next season signed by
playwright/creator/s, artistic director and director.

 An outline of  playwright/creator/s¹s relationship to company.

 Objectives for workshop (state reasons why the workshop is needed in the
further development of the play into production).

 Bios of playwright/creators and director.

 Company¹s mandate and history.

 Play¹s development history and goals.

 Please note any specialized casting or technical requirements (only if
applicable).

 Please include 3 copies of the submission package.

Selection Process:


 The submissions will be selected by a jury lead by Series Director and
Dramaturg Eric Rose.

 Submission deadline is February 1st, 2005.

 Successful submissions will be contacted by March 15th, 2005.

What Theatre Calgary Will Provide:


 A ten day workshop with local professional actors and rehearsal space.

 The services of the Series Dramaturg Eric Rose.

 Theatre Calgary¹s administrative support.

 A safe and supportive artistic environment so the artists and play can
realize their full potential.

 CTA Workshop Clauses will apply to all workshops.

 Accommodation and travel expenses will be provided for
playwrights/creators and directors coming from outside of Calgary.

Send Submissions to:

Attention:  Eric Rose
Theatre Calgary¹s Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series
220 ­ 9th Avenue S.E. Calgary, Alberta  T2G 5C4

If you have any questions concerning The Play Advancement Series please
contact:   

Eric Rose
Artistic Associate
htt://erose@theatrecalgary.com
403-294-7493  ext. 1053


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