Z Plays Development Program
Playwrights Foundation and Cutting Ball Theater
and the San Francisco arts community present
a
play a day by Suzan-Lori
Parks
November 13, 2006 - November 12, 2007
appearing all over San Francisco
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Applicants will apply to produce one week’s worth of short plays during the time corresponding to the week they were written. Plays may be full presentations, readings, pre-show lobby events, street theatre etc. The form is up to you and we encourage creative thinking. Please follow the application guidelines below. You must complete Part One and Part Two.
Who can apply:
Applicants based in the Bay Area from the following groups may apply:
· Theatre Companies
· Other arts/community organizations
· University groups with a faculty advisor
· Individuals with a track record of producing/creating performances
Applicants must have successfully produced at least one show in the past three years. If you have questions about your eligibility, please call or email Katy Hilton at 415-626-0453 ext.100 or 365sf@zspace.org.
Application Timeline:
Deadline: September 5, 2006
(you must complete both parts of the process by this date)
Notification: September 25, 2006
Selection Criteria:
We will select companies that most boldly demonstrate the artistic diversity of the Bay Area’s performing arts community. Selection will be based on applicant’s body of work and the strength and vision of the application.
The Application: Part One:
Please send an email to 365sf@zspace.org
The email must contain the following information:
1. Name of organization/applicant
2. Contact Person/Title
3. Contact information – email, phone (day and evening)
4. THREE (3) choices of weeks. Weeks run Monday-Sunday
The first week (Nov. 13-19, 2006) will be produced by The Z Space Stuio.
Note: Seven plays of the cycle constitute approximately 30-45 minutes of material. They may be performed in conjunction with scheduled productions, and do not require their own separate slot in your season. Sample plays may be read at www.publictheater.org/365
You may also mail the above information to:
365 DAYS/365 PLAYS
The Z Space Studio
131 10th Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
**Once you have completed Part One, you will be emailed the specific plays for the three weeks you have indicated (please submit ONLY three weeks).
**As you complete Part Two, keep in mind that the Project Coordinators will create the final schedule. If accepted, you may be given any of the three weeks you have submitted. Complete your application with all three sets of scripts in mind.
The Application: Part Two (not to exceed three pages!)
Part A: Contact information
Name of Applicant/Organization
Name/Title of Contact Person
Address
Day Phone
Evening Phone
Email
Website (if applicable)
Part B: Applicant/Organization Information
Independent Artists – please provide a bio of no more than 100 words and a history of performances created/produced
Organizations – Please provide the following: A mission statement or producing philosophy and a production history of the last three years
Why do you want to participate in 365 DAYS/365 PLAYS? How do you see it fitting in with your mission?
Please describe how you or your company will present your seven plays. Please include your total vision, including participating artists as known and production scope. We encourage innovative producing ideas!
What audience do you currently serve? What audience do you intend to attract for your 365 DAYS/365 PLAYS presentation?
What are your preferred weeks? (Please list the same three weeks submitted in Part One)
What will be your performance schedule for your week?
What venue will you present your seven plays in? Do you have your own space?
o If yes, please list venue name and location. What is the seating capacity?
o If no, please indicate if you would like us to help you partner with a venue.
Please note that it is not necessary for the plays to be presented inside a venue. We encourage creative site-specific ideas. (street-theatre, guerilla theatre, etc.)
Submit Part Two no later than September 5, 2006 via email, drop-off /mail:
365sf@zspace.org
365 DAYS/365 PLAYS
The Z Space Studio
131 10th Street, 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
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