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CALL FOR ARTISTS – Development of new projects in 2011

01.09. 2010

Call for Artists – development of new projects in 2011

Incoming artistic director Ewan McLaren announces earlier application deadline and new
project selection criteria:

Our theatre is open to programming independent, devised projects working outside of
existing genres, and/or breaking ground in new performance (physical theatre, dance
theatre, visual performance and others).

The Theme for 2011:

In 2011 we will focus on projects related to themes of childhood, adolescence, and
family, and request that artists prepare applications with this in mind. Projects with other
themes may be chosen, but our priority is facilitating the meeting of artist and community
through thematic groupings.

Your brief project proposal must include:

- Project description and comparison to other projects in both Czech and international contexts
- CVs of creative team and organizers
- Detailed time plan (rehearsals and research/development phases), dates
- Budget, project expenses, and how the project will be financed
- Why should this project be developed at the Alfred ve dvoře Theatre? How will
the project make use of the small stage and/or main stage of the theatre?
- How will it work in other spaces, e.g. on tour?
- New companies / artists provide contact info for references
- If requesting longer-term creative residency, we recommend confirmation that the work will also be developed at a different venue outside of Prague.

Deadline for 2011: October 18th, 2010

Selection criteria:

- innovative theme and/or form
- connection of the project to the year’s theme
- if the theme is different, priority goes to authentic projects able to inspire audiences to appreciation of independent creation and new forms
- commitment to extensive research / development phase,
- commitment to extensive rehearsals,
ability of the creative team to keep project going after the opening

In 2011, 4 to 6 projects will be chosen, 2 of which will be in longer-term creative
residency with heightened support. Projects are chosen by a small advisory group made
up of personalities from various artistic fields. Results are announced by February 7th, 2011.

Please send applications either by e-mail: ewan.mclaren@alfredvedvore.cz or by post to: MOTUS o.s., Ewan McLaren, Veverkova 28, 170 00 Prague 7.