Submissions for The Basement 2011 now open

Organisation/person name: 
The Basement
Work type: 
Freelance
Work classification: 
OTHER
Job description: 

The Basement is pleased to invite submissions for the 2011 programme. 

The Basement is an affordable venue-for-hire that exists to cultivate the work of emerging practitioners, creating an opportunity to independently produce their own work and develop their craft.   

SUBMISSION CRITERIA 

  • We are calling for full-length works from 50 - 120 minutes in length
  • We will be programming February – December 2011

 Our aims: 

To provide a platform where Auckland's less established creative talent can develop their craft and have the opportunity to produce their own work independently. 

To endeavour to provide a venue that builds a new generation of performance  and develops a younger audience interested in the arts. 

To support New Zealand work and the discovery of exciting new ways to present work. 

To present a diverse range of dynamic work that is cherry-picked for it’s suitability to our target audience.  

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

Please submit the following:

  • Completed application form (attached below)
  • A synopsis of the project
  • A plot summary
  • Information about key people involved (confirmed and unconfirmed)
  • Preferred dates for performance season and ideal length of season
  • Dates that are impossible for your team to work with
  • If the work is short in length please advise if you would consider double billing with another show
  • A marketing plan which has details of how you will promote your work
  • Name, phone, active email address, and mailing address of the team’s primary contact person

Please attach a copy of the script. If script is unfinished/under construction please provide at least 4-5 pages of script. 

If major changes to a project such as change in text, director, producer, actors etc occur we will need to reassess the submission. 

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY 28TH JUNE 2010. 

For more information see attached submission form below.

Opportunity location: 
Auckland CBD
Key skills sought: 

Calling emerging independent creative practitioners.

Start date: 
Sunday, 23 May 2010
End date: 
Monday, 28 June 2010
This opportunity is: 
Unpaid
Salary low $: 
0
Salary high $: 
0
Closing date: 
Monday, 28 June 2010
Contact details: 
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  • The Basement

    The Basement is an affordable venue-for-hire that exists to cultivate the work of emerging practitioners, developing their craft and an audience who desire unexpected experiences.
    Visit www.basementtheatre.co.nz for more information about us.

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