[Fwd: RE: FW: Call for submissions: Deadline extended for Tarragon Theatre Urjo Kareda Residency Grant]

[Luella Massey]

Call for Submissions: Urjo Kareda Residency Grant
This $10,000 grant is made possible by an annual donation from the
Youssef-Warren Foundation and allows the successful applicant to spend up to
20 weeks at the Tarragon Theatre, working on a self-created program in
collaboration with an artist or artists in the applicant's chosen field of
interest.  The 20 week residency period must occur between August 2005 and
June 2006 but those 20 weeks can be broken up within that period.

The grant is geared toward an emerging professional theatre artist, whether
it be in the field of playwriting, direction, design or the technical arts.
The residency period will occur between August 2005 and June 2006.  A
committee consisting of senior theatre artists and a representative of the
Foundation will adjudicate the grant.

In the context of the theatre award, "emerging artist" is defined as an
artist of any age who has spent no fewer than two years and no more than
five in his/her chosen field (after training, if applicable), and who has
demonstrated a strong interest in and potential for working in theatre. The
applicant must have created, or participated in, at least one artistic work
that has been presented, produced, or published. The applicant must be
resident in the Greater Toronto Area for the duration of the proposed
program. Applications are encouraged from artists of diverse cultures and
artists working on non-traditional forms of theatre. The adjudicating
committee will be interested in the specifics of each application.

All applications must be received at Tarragon - by mail, courier, or in
person (no faxes or e-mails) - by May 8, 2005.

Applicants are invited to explain how a residency would benefit not only the
artist but also the host theatre. The applicant should therefore be well
informed of the kind of work the Tarragon does, and be able to show why the
Tarragon Theatre is the best place for his or her project.
Assessment of Applications:
Eligible grant requests are assessed by the donor's representative, along
with four practising theatre artists, most of whom work at Tarragon.
All submissions are studied by the same assessment committee.
The assessment will be based on both the contribution the proposed residency
will make to the professional development of the artist and the clarity of
the applicant's plans to integrate the residency into Tarragon's overall
operations. Quality of support material also is assessed, including the
objectives, activities and nature of the residency.
Application Material:
All support material must be clearly labeled with the name of the applicant.
Originals should not be submitted. Tarragon Theatre is not responsible for
the loss or damage, whatever the cause, of support material. All material
submitted with an application will be kept on file by the Tarragon Theatre
until the conclusion of the assessment, when it will be shredded and
recycled.

The following documents must be included for a complete application:
A cover letter from the applicant outlining the proposed program.
Proposed schedule of training program with a detailed outline of training
goals.
Applicant's professional resume.
Two letters of reference (may be sent separately).

NOTE:
The covering letter should address the following points:
What would the applicant like to do during the residency?
What makes the apprenticeship appropriate at this time?
How will this apprenticeship advance your career goals?
How has your background prepared you for this apprenticeship?
If this is a change in career direction, please elaborate on the reason for
the change and how have you prepared for it?
Why a residency program in particular, is suited to the applicant?
Why a residency program, at Tarragon Theatre in particular, is suited to the
applicant?
Application Deadlines:
Applicants must allow ample time before the competition closing date to
obtain and complete the application and to organize their support material.
The next application deadline is May 8, 2005. Applications and support
material must be postmarked no later than that date.
Tarragon Theatre does not accept applications by fax or e-mail.
Notification of Results:
Tarragon will mail an immediate acknowledgement once an application has been
received.
Applicants will be notified of the results, in writing, around 10 weeks
after the deadline date. Results are not released over the telephone.
For any further information about the award, and application procedures,
contact Andy McKim, Associate Artistic Director, at 416.536.5018 x230 or
andy at tarragontheatre.com