Call for Submissions: 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works: A Latin Canadian Playwright’s Festival, Alameda Theatre Company

Alameda Theatre Company invites submissions from established and emerging playwrights for the 2nd annual Latin Canadian playwright’s festival: THE 2009 DE COLORES FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS.

The festival will focus on providing developmental support for works in progress by pairing the chosen playwrights with professional dramaturgs from Toronto’s theatre community. This year’s festival dramaturgs are Stephen Colella, Dramaturg at Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People and Erica Kopyto, dramaturg working with PEN Canada/ARC Fest and the Writers in Exile program.

Our mandate is to provide opportunities to Latin Canadian theatre artists and playwrights and to build audiences for their work. Our goal is for Latin American arts and artists to be embraced by a broad Canadian community that is aware of, understands and respects the Latin-American Canadian experience.

Scripts selected for the 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works will receive dramaturgical support and a workshop period that will culminate in a staged reading in April 2009. Work in the festival will automatically be short-listed for production in our upcoming seasons. Selected playwrights will be contacted by November 2008.

Deadline for submissions: September 30, 2008
Guidelines

• Scripts must be, original, un-produced works. They can be full length plays (120 minutes +), works-in-progress or ideas (which must be accompanied by writing samples in order to be accepted.)
• Playwrights must be citizens or landed immigrants of Canada
• We will NOT accept more than one submission per playwright
• All themes are encouraged. Plays need not have specific Latin American themes or characters, but playwrights must be of Latin American origin, as the goal with this festival is to develop Latin American voices in Canada. (Even if you do not speak any Spanish, if you identify yourself as Latin American, Hispanic, Latino, or a mix of these, we encourage your submission.)
• Cast size should preferably be no more than for 5 actors
• All plays must be in English OR translated into English before the start of the festival
• Please include a one-page synopsis with the theme, plot, length of play, character breakdowns and any doubling possibilities
• Please also include a title page, with playwright’s name, name of play and contact information
• Submissions must be in hard copy only (emails will NOT be accepted), typed or word-processed, double sided if possible (save trees), loose page and minimum 11-point font on white paper. All pages must be numbered with the title of the play on each page
• Please do not submit original copies. If you wish to have your scripts returned, please include a SASE with the correct postage.

Please note:
Playwrights whose scripts are selected are encouraged to attend the festival in April. An honorarium will be provided to writers, however travel is the responsibility of the artist.

Please submit scripts to:
2009 De Colores Festival of New Works
ALAMEDA THEATRE COMPANY
392 Winona Dr.
Toronto, ON
M6C 3T5

For more information regarding the 2009 De Colores Festival of New Works please email hola@alamedatheatre.com or call (416) 428-7638.
www.alamedatheatre.com
About Alameda Theatre Company
Alameda Theatre Company is Canada’s premiere professional Latin Canadian theatre company, providing opportunities for Latin Canadian theatre artists and playwrights and building audiences for their work.

We envision that Latin American arts and artists will be embraced by a broad Canadian community that is aware of, understands and respects the Latin-American Canadian experience.

Values: Equality, Respect, Solidarity, Responsibility and Integrity

Space for Rent: Wychwood Barns, Artscape

Artscape is offering an exciting opportunity to be a part of the newly renovated and restored Artscape Wychwood Barns development.

Four office/work/rehearsal spaces are currently available at Artscape Wychwood Barns. These spaces are designated for not-for-profit arts and environmental organizations.

The Artscape Wychwood Barns is a dynamic and creative place, a home for experimentation and innovation where new ideas will flourish, and people from all walks of life will come together to make their community a better place in which to live, work and play.

Located near St. Clair Ave. and Bathurst St., Artscape Wychwood Barns is a multifaceted community centre where arts and culture, environmental leadership, heritage preservation, urban agriculture and affordable housing are brought together to foster a strong sense of community.

Currently under construction, the approximate occupancy date is Oct. 15th, 2008.

If your organization, or an organization that you know of is interested, please contact Wendy Campbell for information – (wendy@torontoartscape.on.ca or at 416-392-1038 x 27). To find out more, visit www.torontoartscape.on.ca/barns/

Studio/work space I

• 276.74 usable square feet
• $484.17/month (all inclusive)
• Second Floor of the Community Barn

Studio/work space II

• 677.70 usable square feet
• $1,185.63/month (all inclusive)
• Second Floor of the Community Barn

Studio/work space III

• 1446.35 usable square feet
• $2,513.67/month (all inclusive)
• First floor of Community Barn
• suitable for rehearsal space

Studio/work space IV

• 1,702 usable square feet
• $2,977.92/month (all inclusive)
• Second floor of the Community Barn
• water hookup available

Job Posting: Bar and Box Office Staff-Part Time, Tarragon Theatre

Tarragon Theatre is looking for experienced and energetic individuals for part-time Box Office and Bar shifts. Our part time Bar and Box Office staff work a regular and consistent weekly shift (evenings and weekends) during the Tarragon season, and provide excellent front-line service to our patrons. Tarragon produces a busy season of plays in two theatres in our midtown venue. Experience in customer relations, cash handling and food service is a requirement. The ideal candidate will also have familiarity with ticketing (Tarragon’s box office program is Theatre Manager), Smart Serve certification, and an interest in new plays. Due to licensing requirements, applicants must be 18 years of age or older at September 1, 2008.
Reply by email to Natasha Parsons, FOH Manager, boxoffice@tarragontheatre.com, with a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or faxes, please. Applications must be received by Friday August 15, 2008.

www.tarragontheatre.com

Audition: Business Class, 2008, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche

CASTING CALL: Marisela La Grave, Magnetic Laboratorium, New York, U.S.A.

Nuit Blanche is a 12-hour event (from sunset to sunrise) with a mandate to make contemporary art accessible to large audiences, while inspiring dialogue and engaging the public to examine its significance and impact on public space. Nuit Blanche is both a “high” art event and a free populous event that encourages celebration and community engagement. For one sleepless night, experience Toronto transformed by artists.

For more information on Scotiabank Nuit Blanche please visit: www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca

In 2002, MARISELA LA GRAVE founded MAGNETIC LABORATORIUM; a New York based inter-media art company– and interdisciplinary collaborative art practice– that creates limited edition videos, photographs, sound, and performance art.

MARSELA LA GRAVE, born in Caracas, currently lives in New York.

To learn more about Magnetic Laboratorium please visit:
www.magneticlaboratorium.com

Project Description:

Business Class, 2008
Magnetic Laboratorium/Marisela La Grave, (New York City, USA)
Performance Art, Multimedia Installation

Business Class is an inter-media installation set in public space. The work is an investigation of contemporary issues in the fields of science, technology, art and design. The project depicts a group of contemporary leading thinkers engaged in a discussion inside a futuristic aluminum air streamer– carefully installed in the heart of Toronto’s financial district– while a crowd of business people line up outside waiting to have their luggage searched by agents. Three large-scale video projections show the thinkers, details of the luggage contents and audience members. The Installation is time-based and highly audiovisual giving the audience the opportunity to be included visually in the spirit of the work.

Requirements:

Calling all actors, dancers, and performance artists between the ages of 25 – 65. All applicants would ideally have previous experience in collaborative performance. All body types and ethnicities are encouraged to apply as we wish to present a representative sample of Toronto’s diverse population.

All interested parties please submit a brief bio with recent headshot via email to:
nuit.zoneb@gmail.com

Renumeration: Individuals selected to participate in this collaborative art project will be paid a flat fee of $150 and receive documentation of the performance from Magnetic Laboratorium.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

*** Note: Applicants must be available the morning of Nuit Blanche on October 4, 2008 for a rehearsal of approximately 3 hours as well as the entire duration of Nuit Blanche (6:52pm – 7am, with a 5:30pm call time for performers). Regular breaks and food will be provided. ***

Deadline for submissions: August 15, 2008.

Volunteer: Blue note, Nightswimming

Nightswimming is looking for volunteers between August 26 and September 7, 2008.

We are looking for people to help “build” part of the set for our upcoming workshop production of Martin Julien and Brian Quirt’s Blue Note, which will be presented at Harbourfront Centre’s York Quay Main Gallery from September 16th to 21st.

Volunteers will be tying rags together to create a part of the set designed by PLANT Architect.

Volunteering will take place at the Distillery District (55 Mill Street) during rehearsals for the piece. The set will be assembled in the rehearsal room, so you will get the unique chance to see the actors rehearse and watch the piece as it develops. If you would like to lend a hand between 10am and 6pm Tuesday – Sunday, August 26 – September 7, please contact Sandra at sandra@nightswimmingtheatre.com.

For further information about Blue Note, go to the “Current Ideas” section of the Nightswimming website, www.nightswimmingtheatre.com, or go to the Harbourfront Centre website at www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/freshground/bluenote.cfm.

Call for Submissions: Professional Training Program, Theatre Ontario

Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Training Program funded by the Ontario Arts Council

The Professional Theatre Training Program offers financial support for unique and flexible training with a chosen mentor in any theatrical discipline except performance. One can apply for professional development in one’s own discipline or a “change of direction” in a career. To apply, applicants must have at least two years of professional experience following their formal education.

The next application deadline is October 1, 2008.

For full guidelines and application forms, please visit www.theatreontario.org
Look under the ‘training’ menu heading or please call Theatre Ontario’s Professional Theatre Coordinator, Tim Chapman, at 416-408-4556, extension 12.

Space for Rent: Office Space for Small Social Sector Organizations, The Launch Pad,

A new workspace hub is opening at 330 Adelaide Street West (Adelaide and Peter). For small organizations that merge financial conscience with social responsibility, the Launch Pad offers office space at very reasonable rates and with flexible leasing terms. A short distance from Queen and Spadina, we provide a collegial atmosphere and common facilities including wi-fi access, photocopier, fax machine, printer, boardroom and kitchenette.

 Generate ideas in a supportive environment while spending less time on administrative details. Visit the Launch Pad for an open house on Wednesday, August 27 between 2:00pm and 7:00pm. For more information contact Greg Katz at gkatz@onedevelopment.com or at 416.593.9600.