Playhouse theatre open to independents
Put in your theatre proposal for consideration at The Playhouse.
IF you have a fabulous stage production but no venue to present it in or are looking for a potential partner to assist with the financial costs of staging a drama, musical or dance production, then this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
The Playhouse Company invites arts practitioners, including independent producers, directors, playwrights and production houses, to submit proposals for cutting-edge stage productions in the areas of Dance, Drama and Music to be staged at the Playhouse in Durban during its 2015 to 2016 financial year.
Productions will be considered either on a ‘co-producer’ or partnership basis and preference will be given to arts practitioners and productions in line with The Playhouse Company’s mandate, mission and vision, which is available on the company’s website under Annual Reports.
Applicants are invited to apply in one or more categories, including the community arts mentorship programme, which provides a platform for artists and art practitioners to stage their works in a professional and world-class environment, including input, guidance and mentoring from professional directors, choreographers and scriptwriters. The South African Women’s Arts Festival is a combination of events, vibrant and innovative productions, exhibitions and workshops celebrating women’s month. News stages festival is recognised as a platform for taking productions to new heights, preparing them to be staged in other popular venues around the province and the country.
The Playhouse Company’s mobile stage provides a platform and medium to expose schools in rural communities to the world of performing arts, as well as communicating important lifestyle messages to scholars in these areas.
Fully-fledged professional productions that are ready to be staged during the year will be considered. The Playhouse Company provides access to existing costumes, sets and available technical requirements.
Consideration and evaluation of proposals will only be given to stage works that are beyond concept or script phases, are ready to be staged, or have previously been staged, and that meet the stringent artistic standards of The Playhouse Company.
Application forms will be available for collection from The Playhouse Company’s head office, 29 Acutt Street until 28 March between 9am and 11am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded from The Playhouse Company’s website: www.playhousecompany.com
