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Call for performance SUBMISSIONS

The Millibo Art Theatre is seeking submissions of new performance pieces that creatively address the Covid-19 Pandemic in ColoradoSelected performance pieces will receive a full production of 8 performances as part of Millibo Art Theatre’s “The Lost Years” – March 13-23, 2025.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The Millibo Art Theatre is seeking submissions of dance, music, poetry and physical theatre by performers currently residing in Colorado by February 18, 2025.  We are interested in work that creatively addresses the Covid-19 pandemic in Colorado in ways that are rich in theatrical imagination.

  • Works should be between 2 to 10 minutes in duration and may include music, poetry, dance and physical theatre.
  • We are interested in performances that explore the multiplicity and complexity of culture and experience.
  • We can accept one submission per performing artist.
  • Songwriters may submit 2 to 3 songs for consideration.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING:

  • Selected performances will receive a full production of 8 performances as part of Millibo Art Theatre’s Short Play Festival “THE LOST YEARS” between March 13 – 23, 2025
  • Successful performance artists receive a small stipend for their work and 2 complimentary tickets to attend the festival.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PERFORMANCE PIECES

We are eager to include a variety of new performance works in the festival.  These may include short works in music, dance, physical theatre and poetry.  Performance artists are expected to perform their own work and must be available for all 8 shows.  To be considered for an audition, please submit the application below.  If selected to audition, you will have the opportunity to present your performance piece to the review panel.  We understand that not all pieces will be performance ready at the audition.  Please still come to the audition and share your ideas with us.

  • Fill out the submission form linked here: PERFORMANCE PROPOSALS – THE LOST YEARS FESTIVAL 2025
  • Submit your application before the February 18rd deadline.
  • Auditions will be held on a flexible basis.
  • Interested performance artists may request direction and coaching from Millibo’s Artistic Directors to develop their work. We are very open and available to work with you to develop your piece for the final performance.
  • AVAILABILITY – you need to be available for:
    ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL  – Saturday March 8, 2 to 5pm
    ALL PERFORMANCES – Thursday to Sunday March 13 to 23, 2025  
    Shows: Thurs – Fri – Sat @ 7:30 actor call @ 6:30 / Sunday @ 2pm and actor call @ 1pm
    ALL TECH REHEARSALS – March 10, 11, & 12 – 6:30 to 9:30pm
         

FINALISTS

  • Performances will be chosen by February 23, 2025
  • Auditions for performance artists are flexible.
  • The review committee for performance artists includes Millibo Artistic Directors

 

Author: Jim Jackson