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Dear Member,
This will be the last Playlab bulletin for the year, as our office closes
this Friday, December 16. We will reopen for business on February 1st
in the New Year. The close of the year means we bring you a
relatively spare bulletin this time around.
Kathryn and I would like to offer our sincere thanks for your support in
2005 and your understanding during the changes the organisation has
undergone. We look forward to bringing you a revitalised Playlab in
2006, with some exciting new plans and projects in the pipeline
(details of one such program, Fragments, can be found below).
Wishing you all the best for a safe, restful and inspirational break,
Abi Dennis
Program Manager
NEWS/OPPORTUNITIES
PLAYLAB, BACKBONE YOUTH ARTS AND METRO ARTS PRESENT
FRAGMENTS
Calling young playwrights aged between 14 and 25… Backbone Youth
Arts is joining forces with Playlab, Queensland's peak script
development body and Metro Arts, the Arts centre in the heart of the
city, to develop and present four new plays by young writers. The
plays will be presented in a season of short works titled Fragments, at
the Metro Arts performance space.
Fragments provides a unique opportunity for young writers to work
with some of Queensland's most respected industry professionals.
Each writer will be paired with an industry mentor who specialises in
script development. The scripts will then be rehearsed and staged by
young directors and creative teams in collaboration with working
theatre professionals.
This is an amazing opportunity to learn how the theatre industry
works. Hone your writing skills in a fun, friendly environment
designed to bring out your best.
What we want:
o New plays between 30 and 50 minutes long or
o A detailed treatment (description) of a play together with at least
one scripted scene.
Requirements:
o You must be aged between 14 and 25
o You must be prepared to develop your script (perfect plays won't
benefit from this process)
What to send:
Please forward two [2] copies of your script or treatment for
consideration together with a brief synopsis (single paragraph).
Scripts should be in the following format:
o A cover page which has the title of the play, your name and your
contact details
o typed pages no smaller than 11 point
o single sided
o each page should be numbered
o secure with a bulldog or paper clip. Please don't staple or bind your
work, we will need to photocopy the applications to distribute to the
steering committee.
Scripts and treatments submitted for consideration in Fragments will
not be returned. Please forward your scripts to:
Fragments Steering Committee
Backbone Youth Arts
Level 3, Metro Arts Building
109 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
For further information, contact Fraser Corfield at Backbone Youth
Arts, artisticdirector@backbone.org.au
or (07) 3210 2666. Applications
Close 5pm Friday 10th March 2006.
ANPC SUBMISSIONS DUE SOON
Just a reminder that script submissions for the Australian National
Playwrights Conference are due this Friday the 15th. More information
is available further down the bulletin, under “Compeitions”.
QWC PROGRAM 2006 OUT NOW
The Queensland Writers Centre has released information about its
2006 program, which includes some exciting workshops. Of particular
interest to Playlab members may be the Workshop run by Michael
Futcher and Helen Howard, entitled “Writing for Stage and
Screen”,
being held in September. For more information about this and other
workshops, go to the QWC website: click here for website, or call 3839
1243 for a program.
AFTRS WORKSHOP - ACTORPHOBIA
This intensive six day workshop, hosted by the Australian Film
Television and Radio School, will provide screen directors with a
methodology for analysing scripts and developing effective actor-
director relationships. The course is divided into two parts; 4 - 6
February and 10 - 12 February, 2006, 9.30am - 5.30pm. Fee: $600.
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th January, 2006. To apply,
visit click here for website or call the
AFTRS Qld on 07
3257 7646.
NIDA SUMMER COURSES
Throughout January, the National Institue of Dramatic Art in Sydney
offers an extensive range of courses and events specialising in acting,
directing, design, writing and technical production for both children and
adults. They also offer a limited number of workshops at host venues
in Brisbane and Melbourne. Dates for 2006: 2 - 29 January. For more
information contact the
NIDA Open Program, (61) 02 9697 7626 or download information
here: click here for website
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PLAYWRITING CLASSES WITH GRIFFIN THEATRE CO (SYDNEY)
Griffin's 2006 Playwriting Course will cover the basics of writing for
the stage: character, plot, structure, dialogue, dramatic action, mood,
and tone; the use of image and symbol and the impact of, sound,
lighting and design. Writers will start with the writing of an effective
scene and build towards a first draft of a short play. Griffin's
playwriting course will be led by accomplished playwright Hilary Bell.
Hilary's plays include Wolf Lullaby, Shot While Dancing, Eye of the
Storm and The Falls. The Playwriting Course runs one night per week
for ten weeks and is suitable for both beginners and those with
playwriting experience. Held wed nights 6.30-9.30pm,
8 March - 10 May and 26 July - 27 September. Cost: $400. To enroll
contact Griffin on 9332 1052 to be sent out a Booking Form. Source:
Griffin website.
WORKSHOP YOUR SCRIPT WITH EDWARD ALBEE
Interested writers should submit full-length play scripts to Theatrelab
for adjudication in this new Australian playwriting award. Awards are
offered in these categories: open, emerging, indigenous, youth,
regional and grey matter. Winning writers receive: 1) $1000 cash. 2)
Preliminary Workshops in Sydney to develop their scripts with
prominent Australian actors, directors and teachers. Then, Core
Workshops In Sydney at NIDA with America's leading playwright:
Edward Albee and American voice master teacher: Kristin Linklater. 3)
A presentation of scenes from their play for industry professionals. For
Award Guidelines and Application forms click here for website
or call 02 9590 3623. Play scripts are due to Theatrelab by February
1st 2006.
FEE-FREE M.A. (RESEARCH) DEGREE IN PLAYWRIGHTING
In 2006 Queensland University of Technology (Creative Industries
Faculty) is offering a one-year Master of Arts Degree (Research) in
playwrighting. One cohort group, on campus, will take up to nine
writers, and an online cohort will enrol up to six writers, to enable
regional and interstate candidates to undertake the program. No
upfront or HECS fees are payable for either program. Writing a
playscript (minimum 90 minutes) will be the major research
component of the degree, accompanied by an essay (8,000-10,000
words) related to the play. Recent students of these MA programs
include noted writers Janis Balodis, Hilary Beaton, Angela Betzien,
David Brown, Jonathan Hardy, and Sven Swenson. The writers will
work with playwright and World Interplay founder Dr Errol Bray in
group cohorts, meeting on a near weekly basis. The program will
include seminar-style studies and individual dramaturgical support.
Errol Bray's plays have received major productions in most Australian
states and in the USA, Canada and Yugoslavia. Those writers without
appropriate academic qualifications but with equivalent industry
experience are encouraged to apply.
The programs start in the first week of March 2006. Applicants are
encouraged to apply early so that interviews can be conducted in
January 2005. Further details about programs from Errol Bray - e.
bray@qut.edu.au - or from Craig Bolland
on 3864 9637 (e-mail:
c.bolland@qut.edu.au).
MASTER CLASS
QUT Gardens Cultural Precinct is proud to offer Brisbane audiences the
opportunity to participate in master classes conducted by three
internationally recognised artists. Director Gale Edwards will explore
text analysis and scene breakdown for rehearsal; actor Amanda
Muggleton will investigate aspects of performance for music theatre,
in particular finding the story or character in song; and choreographer
John O'Connell will demonstrate and discuss the choreographic process
for film and theatre. Participants will be able to attend any one of the
three classes in each session. The day will conclude with a discussion
forum with Gale, Amanda, John and other leading theatre practitioners
from the music theatre summer school Stage and Screen 2006.
Saturday 14 January 2006, Gardens Theatre, Brisbane City. $80.00
(includes attendance at two master classes, the forum and a light
lunch). Bookings: GardensTix 07 3864 4455.
THE FESTIVAL OF IDEAS AND CREATION
May 7 - 13, 2006, Toronto, Canada. Theatre professionals from around
the world are invited to gather for the inaugural CanStage Play
Development Festival of Ideas and Creation. Focusing on innovation
and connection, the festival consists of two major components,
professional development for established playwrights and a forum for
public discussion. The diverse activities include: master classes, public
panels, a young writers' workshop and informal readings and cabarets.
Come celebrate the exchange of ideas between the pioneers and
rogues of contemporary theatre. For more information visit
www.festival.canstage.com/apply.asp call (416) 367-8243 or e-mail
at festival@canstage.com.
POSITION VACANT: ADMINISTRATOR, RED DUST THEATRE
Expressions of Interest are being sought for an Arts Administrator for
Central Australian theatre company Red Dust Theatre. The position is
currently part-time (20 hours a week) with a negotiable fee. The
Administrator is responsible for, but not limited to the day to day
running of the company, grant submission and acquittals, liaising with
other arts organisations in the Territory and Australia wide, reporting
to the committee and management of Red Dust Finances. Applicants
will need to have a broad knowledge of the Arts and Cultural sector in
Alice Springs and the Territory, experience working within the arts
industry and sound management skills. Interested people should email
a current CV and contact details to Red Dust Theatre. Applications
close 17 December. Email: reddusttheatre@swtch.com.au.
Source:
TANQ
SEDITION LEGISLATION - HAVE YOUR SAY
The arts industry has a vested interest in ensuring that Section 7 of
the government's proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005, which seeks to
update and reinstate “sedition” as a major offence in Australian
law,
does not impact negatively on freedom of speech or artistic
_expression_. To find out more, visit click here for website.
This website has been established to provide you with information
about this section of the Bill. There is deadline of Friday 10th for
submissions to the Senate Inquiry and the above website http://
ozsedition.blogspot.com/ will have a prepared submission should you
wish to put your name to it. TANQ - Theatre Arts Network
Queensland, are also supporting the removal of the sedition law. Their
website click here for website contains
information about the
implications of this Bill and what can be done to call for changes on
their Advocacy page. Source: TANQ and ANPC
AUDTIONS IN BRISBANE
The Brisbane Theatre Company have set up a page on their website to
advertise auditions and productions by other companies. Have a look
at click here for website.
ACTS WANTED FOR SCHOOLS
PAN Event Entertainment is seeking expressions of interest from Acts
who are interested in being part of our dynamic National Schools
program, Cultural Infusion, for 2006 and 2007. Cultural Infusion aims
to promote cultural awareness through the arts via interactive
workshops and performances to school students. Shortlisted acts would
be expected to go through an audition process. Artists' programs need
to be flexible in order to accommodate any age group. Performers do
not need to be based in a capital city. Applications Close: 29
December. Phone: 1800 010 069 Email: info@culturalinfusion.com
click here for website or click here for website
Source: TANQ
THE ACTOR'S WORKSHOP
The Actor's Workshop in Woolloongabba is now accepting enrolment
applications for 2006 for the Advanced Diploma of Film, Television
and Theatre Acting. Applicants should contact the school to book an
interview with the Principal and receive an application form. Course
outlines may be found below. Phone: (07) 3891 1411
admin@theactorsworkshop.com.au
Applications close 21 January 2006.
Source: TANQ
SUMMER SKID
Presented by Frank Theatre in cahoots with Brisbane Powerhouse - Get
up close and personal with the FRANK guys and girls. Train with
teddys. Sweat your socks off. No experience required! Mongolian
actors loved it in Ulan Bataar this year and SO COULD YOU! 4 hours a
day for 10 days to bring you up to Speed and in Sync. Features
working with Brollys, Mirrors, Brooms and Dusters. Stuffed animal
options available. Go surfing with Fellow Frankies.
W'shop: January 13 to 22
Training Demo: Stores Building January 22
Shows: 8pm January 25, 26, 27 and 28
Enquiries 07 3391 0396 or Email - Frank@OzFrank.com
COMPETITIONS/CALLS FOR SUBMISSION
Please note the following guidelines for competitions, recommended
by the Australian Society of Authors:
Where a prize is more than $1,000, a $5 fee is generally acceptable; a
$20 fee is generally unacceptable. Be cautious when only a PO Box is
given instead of a street address. The names of the judges should be
published on the competition form and results should be publicly
announced. Authors should receive publication fees where their work
has been published. Members should secure full information to satisfy
themselves that they are happy to enter a particular competition.
BRISBANE FESTIVAL THEATRE FRINGE
Brisbane Festival Theatre Fringe will run in three performance spaces
at Metro Arts from Saturday 15 to Saturday 29 July 2006. It's about
energetic and edgy performance art, vitality and original work.
Download an application form at click here for website
or email thefringe@brisbanefestival.com.au.
Applications due 9th
January.
QUEENSLAND POETRY FESTIVAL 2006
Proposals are invited from poets and other performers and artists
interested in being part of the 2006 Queensland Poetry Festival.
Applications close 24 December 2005; for more information contact
Graham Nunn: jennyandgraham@optusnet.com.au.
Source: TANQ
ANPC CONFERENCE 2006
The ANPC call has gone out for projects to be developed at the 2006
Conference. The conference is being held in Perth, Western Australia,
from 2 - 15 July 2006. Closing Date December 15, 2005. Submission
form and further information is available on the website
www.anpc.org.au or by calling 02 9555 9377.
NEW YORK SUMMER PLAY FESTIVAL
Every July, the Summer Play Festival (SPF) showcases sixteen
emerging writers all under the roof of the [Theatre Row Complex] on
42nd Street. There is no submission fee and all production costs are
covered by the Festival. They are looking for full-length plays and
musicals by emerging writers who have not had a major New York
production in a theatre over 99 seats.
The submission deadline is December 15. For more details visit
www.spfnyc.com.
NOW SHOWING/COMING SOON:
THE CHERRY ORCHARD - STC
Madame Ranevskaya and her family of dreamers, idealists and
romantics must eventually confront reality; they are deeply in debt
and the only thing they have left to sell is their past.
Sydney Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome renowned UK director
Howard Davies, currently Associate Director of Britain's National
Theatre, to Australia to stage Chekhov's final masterpiece, The Cherry
Orchard. 13 Dec - 4 Feb at the Wharf Theatre in Sydney. Bookings:
(02) 9250 1777.
OPERATOR
By David Williamson. Jake and Melissa are the ideal candidates for an
executive position with a thriving local company. Their hard-working
boss, Alex and the company's CEO, Douglas, welcomes them aboard.
They are tasked to create the next big thing in health and fitness.
They're both ambitious, talented and professional. But Jake has a
secret weapon: He's the Operator.
La Boite's Roundhouse Theatre, 3-25 March 2005. $19-$25. Bookings:
QTIX 136 246
LOTTIE - THE MUSICAL
Book and lyrics by Katy Forde; directed by Michael Forde. Fame was
an inconvenience; love was impossible. The story of a good girl who
dared to become Australia's first film star, Lottie Lyell. Until
December 17 at The Theater, Morningside TAFE, Clearview Tce,
Morningside. $15/$12/$5; call 07 3395 5268 to book, or visit
www.lottiethemusical.com.
WOODFORD FESTIVAL
Dec 27 - Jan 6. An event of international standing. Held over six days
and six nights it presents more than 2000 performers and 400 events
with concerts, dances, workshops, forums, street theatre, writers'
panels, film festival, comedy sessions, acoustic jams, social dialogue
and debate, an entire children's festival, art and craft workshops, late
night cabarets and special events including a spectacular fire event.
Woodford is a small town about an hour north of Brisbane. Camping is
available. For more info go to: click here for website.
Source: Playworks
ANGRY MIME
Are you an established or emerging artist interested in clowning, new
vaudeville, mask, puppetry, improvisation, contemporary and
alternative dance and mime? Supported by Brisbane Powerhouse, The
Angry Mime project showcases an eclectic assortment of local work,
hosting monthly performances in the Stores Studio. If you are an
artist with an interesting piece (max 10 mins), or would like to attend
these extremely affordable, refreshing and intimate evenings of
entertainment, visit click here for website or contact
Tony: 5482
4708, 0418 881 063 or angrymime@angrymime.net
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
FLYING START PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR NEW
ARTISTIC DIRECTORS AND GENERAL MANAGERS.
Flying Start grants are an initiative set up by the Australia Council
Theatre Board to support incoming artistic directors and general
managers of companies receiving Key Organisations funding from the
Theatre Board. The maximum amount available is $3000 towards any
professional development activities undertaken within the first 12
months of appointment. Applications Close: 31 December 2005.
Contact: +61 2 9215 9301 Email: f.sprott@ozco.gov.au
Website:
click here for website
flying_start_2005/ Source: TANQ
PLAYING THE WORLD
Playing the World aims to assist Australian theatre artists to develop
international markets and reach new audiences overseas. It does this
by supporting international tours of highly innovative Australian
theatre productions as well as other international market development
opportunities. You can apply at any time, and must include a well-
developed international market development strategy as part of your
proposal. Contact the Australia Council Theatre Board on 1800 226
912 for more info or
click here for website
playing_the_world/
REEF HOTEL CASINO COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
Grants up to $15,000 available to non-profit community organisations
in Far North Qld, which provide facilities or services to the community
at large. Further info: Janet Davison (07) 4030 8888 or 0412 514 780
Email: reefcbf@bigpond.com. For more
information, including closing
dates, click here for website
COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITES
The following categories are being offered:
- Skills & Arts Development
- Skills & Arts Development First Time Category
- Presentation & Promotion
The Skills and Arts Development category supports individual
professional development projects, CCD conferences, symposiums and
critical debate projects and community initiated arts projects. The
Presentation and Promotion category supports projects that promote
the value of community cultural development practice which includes
the re-presentation of existing CCD work and proposals that promote
CCD processes to wider audiences or sectors. For further details &
information pack and application form visit the Australia Council
website click here for website or call them
on 02 9215 9000.
THE ABC RADIO REGIONAL PRODUCTION FUND
The ABC Radio Regional Production Fund commissions work from
experienced radio producers and talented content providers who live
outside the major capital cities (Darwin and Hobart residents are able
to apply). They are looking for documentary features, or series,
music segments, drama, comedy, serials and much more. If you
have an idea for a complete and delivered program which fits within
an existing ABC radio format, an original script, a collection of oral
histories etc, then contact Deb Leavitt, ABC Radio on 08 9220 2781 or
email: leavitt.deborah@abc.net.au
REGIONAL QUICK RESPONSE GRANTS
This funding program provides support of up to $1500 for cultural
development in regional Queensland. Applications are assessed within
48 hours of being received. For information about Regional Quick
Response Grants contact Kevin Hides on 3846 7500.
THE IAN POTTER FOUNDATION
The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's largest private
philanthropic foundations. They make grants for general charitable
purposes in Australia. Areas of interest are the arts, education,
environment and conservation, health, social welfare, science and
medical research. They also have a small travel grants program. For
more information on how to apply, click here for website
Closing dates for 2006 are: Wednesday, 1 February, Monday, 1 May,
Tuesday, 1 August, and Wednesday, 1 November.
ARTS QUEENSLAND FUNDING PROCESSES HAVE CHANGED
New streamlined funding processes mean there will now be two AQ
funding rounds a year for grants up to $10,000. A third funding round
for grants of $10,000 to $50,000 will close in July. Professional
Development grants of up to $3,000 are also available (ongoing - no
closing date). For more information or application forms, call 07 3224
4896 or click here for website.
STATE GOVERNMENT FUNDING
Information on State Government funding programs is available at the
“Stay Connected” section of the Department of Communities web
site: click here for website, or by calling
13 13 04.
FESTIVALS AUSTRALIA
Festivals Australia supports cultural activity at regional and community
festivals. For the next closing date for applications, and information
on how to apply, phone 02 6271 1661.
FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS - INDIVIDUAL YOUNG
PEOPLE
Open to individual young people who are seeking support to follow
their passion while contributing to their community. Applications can
be made at any time and the Selection Committee will meet quarterly
to decide on applications received. It is expected that the average
grant allocation will be between $500 and $1,500 and the maximum
grant allocation will be $3,000 over one year. More info:
click here for website
or
phone 03 9670 5436.
GAMBLING COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
The Fund provides one-off grants of up to $30,000 to Queensland
based not-for-profit community groups. The closing dates for the grant
rounds are: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December. More
information is available at click here for website.
GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS
Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited are offering a number of grants
for organisations with the aim of supporting a wide range charitable
purposes and projects within the community. For further information
freecall 1800 2501227 or click here for website.
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL GRANTS - call 02 9215 9000.
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and
advisory body. It directly supports young, emerging and established
artists, as well as new and established organisations. The following is
a list of grants for which Playlab members may be eligible:
Theatre Board New Work Grants - Close 1 June and 15 November
This category supports one-off projects which result in the creation of
new theatre work. This can include a new production of an established
text. There are three types of New Work grants: Creative
development, production, and the young artists initiative. Amount
requested can be
up to $15,000.
Skills and Arts Development: Arts Development - Closes 1 June and
12 November
Supports activities which provide professional development
opportunities to individual theatre workers, or which contribute to the
overall development of the artform in Australia. This could include
activities which develop or service the artform of theatre; conferences
or writings on theatre; multi-issue journals; or research and
development projects. Open to individuals and organisations.
For selection criteria, guidelines and other information, call 61 2 9215
9000 or mail@ozco.gov.au.
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS
Grants are available for projects in the areas of the arts and culture,
community development, sport and recreation, heritage and the
environment. Grants are a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $50
000.
The types of projects that the Council is looking to fund include those
that achieve one or more of the following: enhance social justice and
quality of life, encourage physical activity, protect and enhance our
natural environment, promote creativity, culture or the arts, develop
Brisbane's reputation as a city of new ideas, foster an understanding
of Brisbane's history and cultural heritage. For more information,
phone the Call Centre on 07 3403 8888 and ask to speak to a Council
program officer.
JUPITER'S CASINO COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND
Applications from eligible organisations up to $150,000 are considered.
Organisations eligible to apply for a JCCBF grant must be Queensland
based, not-for profit community organisations. Applications can be
lodged at anytime. For more info, visit click here for website
or
call (07) 3808 7444.
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