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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS - THEATRE CALGARY'S PETRO-CANADA PLAY ADVANCEMENT SERIES 2005
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About the Series & Submission Guidelines:

Theatre Calgary's Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series is a new play development program that provides 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 ten day workshop at Theatre Calgary in May-June 2005.  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(s) of the companies selected.  The ten day period 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 selected theatre companies must fully produce the play workshopped at Theatre Calgary  within their next season (between June 2005 and December 31, 2006).  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(s) and director must be available to travel and stay in Calgary during their workshop period in May/June 2005 when the series will take place.

Submission Package Must Include:

- A completed draft of the play or a conceptualization of the piece to date. If there is no script involved in your submission please provide a document that succinctly communicates the artistic merits and creative process of the piece to the jury. In addition to this document we will accept 3 pieces of supporting material including one piece of video of no longer then 15 minutes in length.  (If you would like your supporting materials returned please provide a self addressed envelop with sufficient postage)
- A letter outlining the theatre company's and playwright/creator(s)'s commitment to produce the play in their next season signed by playwright/creator(s), artistic director and director.
- An outline of playwright/creator(s)'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(s) and director.
- Company's mandate and history.
- Play's development history and goals.
- Please note any specialized casting or technical 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 February 1st, 2005.
- Successful submissions will be contacted by March 15th, 2005.

What Theatre Calgary Will Provide:

- A ten day workshop with local professional actors and rehearsal space.
- The services of the Series Dramaturg Eric Rose. 
- Theatre Calgary's 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 playwright/creator(s) and directors coming from outside of Calgary.

Please send submissions to:  

Theatre Calgary's Petro-Canada Play Advancement Series 2005 Attention:  Eric Rose
220 - 9th Ave. S.E.
Calgary, AB
T2G 5C4

Contact:
Eric Rose
403-294-7440 ext. 1053
erose at theatrecalgary.com
http://www.theatrecalgary.com/pcpas.htm
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