[e-drive][CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:NEW OPERA WORKS' 2003 MUSIC & STAGE DIRECTORS' LABORATORY, NATIONAL]

[Kaethe Yanovsky]

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Equity Showcase Theatre & Tapestry New Opera Works' 2003 Music
Directors'/Stage Directors' Laboratory

General Statement

In response to growing interest in the field of music theatre and opera,
and in anticipation of an increase of new works entering the repertoire,
Tapestry and Equity Showcase have initiated a groundbreaking
collaboration for stage and music directors.

The Need
Currently, opportunities for directors and music directors to explore
the full potential of music in live performance are limited. There are
few opportunities for Canadian stage directors to work in the field of
opera and opportunities in the field of new opera/music theatre are even
rarer.

The Program
Initiated in 2001, the Directors' Lab is a one-week intensive workshop
for stage directors and music directors to explore the full potential of
music in live performance and to take full advantage of a shared
artistic vision. 
Six residencies will be offered - three to music directors and three to
stage directors

Lab leaders are Wayne Strongman, artistic director of Tapestry and Keith
Turnbull, noted teacher, director and dramaturg.

Participants will have access to singers, repetiteurs and dramaturgical
staff while collaborating on selected works in development.

Eligibility

Professional stage directors, conductors and music directors must be
collaboration-minded, willing to explore the issues involved in tackling
new works of opera/music theatre, share their viewpoints, learn best
practises and explore the dynamics between music director and director.

Stage directors, music directors and conductors who do not yet have a
known body of work, must provide a letter of reference from a
professional in the field to be eligible for the residency program.

All participants accepted will receive a residency bursary offered by
Equity Showcase and Tapestry, that covers program fees of $2,000 and
will each receive a $200 honourarium for the period. Participants
selected will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

Participants must be available from August 20th to 27th  (inclusive) on
a full-time basis.

Guidelines for Submissions

All applicants please submit
1.	A cover letter that includes your name, address, telephone & fax
numbers, e-mail address & website
2.	A resume or CV outlining your professional experience and
relevant academic and professional training.
3.	A one-page description stating your interest in participating in
and why you would benefit from the program. This one page may be
included as part of the cover letter.
4.	For applicants who do not yet have a known body of work, provide
a letter of reference from a professional in the field.
5.	Submissions will be accepted by mail, fax and e-mail. See
information below.

Selection Process
1. Submissions will be assessed by Wayne Strongman, Artistic Director
Tapestry new opera works, Zoe Carter & Janis Hobson, Co-General Managers
Equity Showcase Theatre. 2. Successful candidates will be advised by
telephone and must confirm participation by June 30, 2003. 3. Tapestry
or Equity Showcase Theatre will provide a formal letter of invitation
that can be used to acquire a travel grant or as documentation for
securing other funding sources.

Deadline for Submissions
June 1, 2003

Submissions should be directed to the Attention of Ms. Zoe Carter, Co-
General Manager

By Mail:
Equity Showcase Theatre
651 Dufferin St.
Toronto, ON  M6K 2B2

By Fax	416 533-2449

By E-mail	mail at equityshowcase.ca

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