Fwd: Nightswimming's PURE RESEARCH

[Brian Quirt]

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Nightswimming's
Pure Research 05

Call for Submissions
New Deadline March 1, 2005 --  Please post or forward
>
> There are few places in Canada where in-depth theatrical research can
> be explored without the pressures of developing and/or performing a
> new work. Nightswimming's unique Pure Research program provides
> space, money and resources to artists who are pursuing a provocative
> theatrical question.
>
> Now in its third year, Pure Research is designed to foster theatrical
> experiments which are not specifically linked to the creation of new
> work. In the spirit of inquiry, we assist artists in discovering what
> they need to explore, in order to further their work. We want you to
> tell us what you don't know, and how you might be able to answer your
> questions through a Pure Research workshop.
>
> What does that mean?
>
> If you have a theatrical question, and can pose it in terms of an
> experiment, then we're interested. We will supply studio space for up
> to three days, a $1000 fee for the lead researcher and a small budget
> (up to $2000) for cast and materials.
>
> Recent Pure Research workshops included:
> *  Voice, Music and Narrative Theatre by Martin Julien
> (experimentation with the influence of live vocal musical sound on
> theatrical narrative);
> *  Beneath the Poetry: Magic not Meaning by Kate Hennig (an
> exploration of voice for the theatre, investigating alternative
> models of illuminating text in rehearsal);
> *  Singing to Speaking by Guillaume Bernardi (examining the moment of
> transition from speech to song);
> *  Hello! Sound, Voice and Connection by Heather Nicol (in which a
> visual artist worked with actors to explore improvised vocal texts
> and abstract sound).
>
> All Pure Research projects are documented and the results posted on
> Nightswimming's website. Researchers are required to submit a full
> report within one month of completing their experiment. Nightswimming
> staff will be present to observe and to offer assistance as required.
>
> The Details:
> * Submission Deadline: March 1, 2005
> * Pure Research projects will be held in Toronto in October 2005
> * You must be available during this period.
> * Please read carefully the submission criteria below.
> * Visit http://www.nightswimmingtheatre.com for more information.
>
>
> Pure Research Submission Process
>
> We need a concise but detailed proposal outlining:
> * your question and what you want to learn from it
> * how you intend to conduct the experiment - this is the most
>    important section of the application
> * practical details such as time, people and equipment required
> * any relevant support material such as text or prior research
>
> We are particularly interested in:
> * exploring poetic or stylized text in any form or genre
> * integration of sound, movement, technology and text
> * artists who view research and development as a long-term process,
>    rather than simply as a short-cut to production
> * an artistic spirit of inquiry
>
> What to send us:
> * a cover letter introducing yourself and defining the application:
>    preferred dates, amount of time requested, budget, specific goals
> * a project description of no more than two pages
> * a list of collaborators, if known
> * c.v. of principal artist
> * videos: only to introduce us to physical artists. Please provide a brief
>    explanation of where and when the video was shot
> * do not send press clippings, photos, programs, press kits or folders
>
> Also:
> * be honest about what you know, what you don't know, what you want,
>    and what you'd like to achieve
> * Remember that it is not a developmental workshop for a new piece of theatre
> * all applicants will be informed of results by mail in June 2005
> * please provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you want your
>    material returned
> * before making our final decisions we will contact those whose
> submissions intrigue us;
>     we may ask shortlisted applicants for further information or a
> more detailed proposal
> * applications from artists outside Canada are welcomed, but the realities of
>    our budget means we will focus on Canadian submissions
> * note:  applications will not be accepted by email or fax
>
>
> Please send applications to:
> Brian Quirt, Artistic Director
> Nightswimming
> 55 Mill Street, #310 The Case Goods Warehouse,
> Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4, Canada
>
> Thanks for your interest in Pure Research. We look forward to reading
> your application.
>
> Nightswimming 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 at
> http://www.nightswimmingtheatre.com.
>