Queer Spaces Scratch Night
Call for Artists
Roots and Four Wheel Drive
In association with York Theatre Royal and Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Apply here (closes 26th April midnight)
Roots and Four Wheel Drive are offering Yorkshire-based theatre-makers the opportunity to create and perform brand new work in a scratch night setting at the SJT in Scarborough and York Theatre Royal this June!
Apply now to take part, £240 fee available per performance.
The scratch nights will be at the SJT on Wednesday 03 June and YTR on Thursday 04 June.
THE BRIEF
We are looking for artists based in Yorkshire to respond to the idea of “Queer Spaces.”
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A brand new piece of writing (this must not have been performed before)
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Recommended length 5 mins (up to 10 mins max)
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Can be a monologue, a duologue or a group performance
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We are particularly interested in theatre and spoken word, led by script and text.
Applications are open to individual artist, groups and companies.
Applicants must be currently based in Yorkshire.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
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£240 flat fee to support the development and performance of your work across both venues (based on two days of work for £120/day).
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The opportunity to perform your piece at both the SJT and YTR in front of an audience.
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Feedback, dramaturgy and support throughout the process.
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An opportunity to work with professional artists including the teams behind Roots, Four Wheel Drive, the SJT and YTR.
PERFORMANCE DATES (please ensure you're available for the following dates and times)
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Wednesday 3 June - Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough (13.00 - 21.00)
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Thursday 4 June - York Theatre Royal, York (13.00 - 21.00)
Please ensure that you have time to write and develop your piece ahead of the shows.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday 26th April 23:59
All applicants will be informed by email of the outcome by 30 April. Please check your spam box.
Contact us at hello@rootstouring.com if you have any questions