[e-drive][CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO]

[Chris Blanchenot]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - TORONTO
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Please note new deadline:

HATCH: emerging performance projects 
at the Studio Theatre, Harbourfront Centre 
Deadline: 12 June 2004 

Harbourfront Centre is currently seeking proposals from emerging theatre
artists and companies for HATCH: emerging performance projects for the
2004/2005 season. 

Now heading into its second year, HATCH is designed to incubate and
foster invention and innovation in the local theatre and performance
scene. 

Harbourfront Centre has dedicated three separate weeks in the Studio
Theatre, a 196 seat proscenium venue located in the hub of York Quay
Centre. 

The Studio Theatre will be offered up, along with an attractive HATCH
assistance package, to help your company in showing and producing new,
innovative work. The core aim of the HATCH series is to assist emerging
artists in our community in the vital incubation stages of creation,
presentation and production development. 

The assistance package features the Studio Theatre, rent waived; basic 
technical support; production support; box office services; inclusion in
our collective advertising campaign; presence in all of our relevant
marketing materials; and, a dedicated half page ad in NOW magazine under
the HATCH umbrella. Opportunities for professional development and
mentoring in all areas of production and presentation - from marketing
to international touring - will also be made available under the
guidance of Harbourfront Centre's professional staff. 

The Proposals 

We are seeking proposals: 
* from professional, emerging theatre inventors from across the GTA who
are able to demonstrate prior artistic endeavours and a clear artistic
mandate. 
* from performing groups/artists from all communities whose work is 
contemporary in nature. 
* from artists committed to the development of contemporary, inventive,
and creative performance-based work. 

Proposal Outline 

The proposal should include: 
* A project description: describe your project and why it should be
selected. 
* An artistic mission statement: explain how your project will
contribute to contemporary performance practice as well as what you want
to accomplish artistically with this project and with your work in
general. 

What do you need to send us? 

* The completed application form. 
* The proposal (project description and mission statement). 
* A complete budget, including all revenues associated with the project.
A budget worksheet is available with the application package for your
use or reference. 
* A script or working document. 
* A cover letter introducing yourself and or your company. 
* Your preferred dates. You must be available during one of the
following periods to play for one (only) of the specified weeks. Please
indicate 
your preferred time slot: 
September 20-26 
November 8-14 
February 21-27 
March 7-13 
* A list of project collaborators, sponsors and/or project supporters. 
* CV's of participating artists/cast and key personnel. 
* Support materials, for example, press clippings, photos, programmes,
videos, cd ROMS, materials, press kits or folders if available.
(Materials will only be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is
provided or if provision is made for pick up). 
* A complete, practical list of technical requirements. Technical 
requirements must be kept to accommodate the Studio Theatre. (Technical
package available with application package) 

If you have any questions, or to receive an application package, please
email: Allison Bottomley, abottomley at harbourfrontcentre.com 

Completed applications should be sent by mail to: 
Tina Rasmussen, Director, Performing Arts, Harbourfront Centre 
235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8 
Deadline for submissions: 12 June 2004 
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David Gates
Marketing/Media Relations
Phone: 416 973 4494
Fax: 416-973-6055
dgates at harbourfrontcentre.com

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