OAC Theatre Creator's Reserve 2011-12

Alameda Theatre Company is currently accepting submissions for the OAC Theatre Creator's Reserve. We feel this is an excellent incentive (and opportunity) to inspire artists to write first drafts, final drafts, ideas, and experiment in order to create a body of work that is professional, producible and relevant to Canadian theatre.

Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2012 @ 5:00pm

What is it?

Theatre Creator's Reserve is a program that assists Ontario-based professional theatre creators and informal collectives of individual creators by funding them in the creation of new work. Submissions to the program are assessed by theatre companies that act as third-party recommenders for the Ontario Arts Council (OAC). Recommenders receive applications directly from creators and forward grant recommendations to the OAC for authorization and payment.

Who is chosen?

A jury made up of the Artistic Director and invited members of the artistic community will evaluate the proposals submitted. Amounts will be determined based on the number of applications received, which applications fall within our mandate and meet our artistic and development standards. Projects will be chosen for merit, past experience, writing sample, creativity, and professionalism. We will also make sure that applicants with little or no experience receive fair consideration for development.

How to Submit

Please send submissions by mail to:
Alameda Theatre Company
RE: Theatre Creator's Reserve
845 St. Clair Ave. W.
Suite 206
Toronto, ON
M6C 1C3

Submissions by email or fax will not be accepted or considered.

In order to receive a Theatre Creator’s Reserve from Alameda Theatre Company, we seek submissions that:

a) reflect our mandate and artistic practice (ie. Latin American art, culture and stories)
b) give voice to new and unique ways of working (multi-disciplinary, physical, musical etc.)
c) explore cultural and intercultural experiences through theatre and artistic collaborations.

Submissions should include:

1. Three completed and signed copies of the application form. The form can be obtained at the OAC website
2. A project description: the idea or project and project history (previous workshops, dramaturgy, etc.) and how the project contributes to your development as an artist (3 page max.)
3. A project outline: what you plan to do if you receive a grant (2 page max)
4. Writing sample (if applicable): either of project in progress / or past work (20 page max.)
5. Biographical material / background of the artist(s) applying
6. Support material (dvd, cd, music etc.) for non-text based work only.
7. Budget: please clearly outline your expenses and how you plan to allocate the funds you may receive.
8. A self addressed stamped envelop if you wish your support material to be returned.

Alameda Theatre Company, 845 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 206, Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1C3
Tel: (416) 652-5442 | General Email: hola@alamedatheatre.com