Call for submissions — Summerworks

THE 16th ANNUAL SUMMERWORKS THEATRE FESTIVAL IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Aug 3 - 13, 2006

Keira Loughran, Kimahli Powell and the staff at SummerWorks announce the upcoming deadline for applications to the 16th Annual SummerWorks Theatre Festival, which will take place August 3 – 13, 2006. SummerWorks is a juried theatre festival that features primarily new Canadian work, complemented by international premieres, new visions of contemporary Canadian plays and interpretations of classics. SummerWorks is a developmental festival, supporting work that has a clear artistic vision and/or explores a specific theatrical aesthetic. We encourage risk, questions, and creative exploration while insisting on accessibility, integrity and professionalism. SummerWorks is the place where dedicated, professional artists are free to explore new territory and take artistic risks. We look to introduce professional artists from diverse communities and be inspired by our similiarities and differences.

Now in our 16th year, SummerWorks continues to support the artistic visions of the participants in the festival by providing them with the best possible production resources at the lowest cost, attracting the largest possible audience, and facilitating artistic and professional career assistance. The Festival provides a complete framework, which includes the renting of professional venues, hiring of technical staff, lighting designers, festival publicity and marketing, ticket sales, technical and performance scheduling, and front of house management.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 1st, 2006 by 9:00pm. Downloadable applications are now available here. A list of successful applicants will be also posted on the website on April 01, 2006. The 2006 SummerWorks Theatre Festival has space for up to 40 shows. Eligible shows must be a maximum of 55 minutes in length.

Applications can be mailed to

SummerWorks Theatre Festival
SummerWorks Festival
P.O. Box 12, Station C
Toronto, ON
M6J 3M7

Box office: 416-410-1048
Email: info@summerworks.ca
www.summerworks.ca