[e-drive][CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - THEATRE CALGARY/PETROCANADA PLAY ADVANCEMENT SERIES]

[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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THEATRE CALGARY 
PETRO-CANADA PLAY ADVANCEMENT SERIES SUBMISSION
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About the Series

Theatre Calgary's Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series is a new play
initiative providing 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 one-week workshop at Theatre Calgary in June 2004.  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 of the companies selected.  The week 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.

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 theatre companies selected must produce the play workshopped
within their next season (between June 2004 and August 2005).  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 and director must be available to travel and
stay in Calgary during their workshop week in June 2004 when the series
will take place

Submission Package Must Include

- A completed draft of the play
- A letter outlining the theatre company's and playwright/creator's
commitment to produce the play in their next season signed by
playwright/creator, artistic director and director
- An outline of  playwright/creator's 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/creator and director
- Company's mandate and history
- Play's development history and goals
- Please note any specialized casting 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 March 1st, 2004
- Successful submissions will be contacted by April 15th, 2004

What Theatre Calgary Will Provide

- A one week workshop with local professional actors and rehearsal space
- Dramaturgical and 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 Calgary's Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series
220 - 9th Avenue S
Calgary, Alberta  T2G 5C4

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