17/02/2020
Want to be in Short+Sweet Canberra 2020?
THE SHORT VERSION
Writers: submit your script by Thursday 12 March 5pm at https://shortandsweet.org/form/script-entries-shortsweet-theatre-2020-21
Directors: submit your expression of interest to festival directors by Thursday 26 March ([email protected]).
Independent Theatre Company (ITC): submit your expression of interest and script to festival directors by Thursday 26 March ([email protected]).
Actors: attend the audition on Sunday 3 May (register at eventbrite) or submit details via dropbox to festival directors for the online casting process by 1 May 5:00pm. eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=95209449025
Volunteers: always welcome! If you are interested in publicity and marketing, front of house, or backstage aspects of the Festival please contact the festival directors!
Note for actors/directors and ITC: there is a limit of involvement of two plays per person (e.g. you could act in two plays; direct one and act in one; or direct two)
If you need any assistance with your submissions please do not hesitate to contact us via email [email protected]
THE FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO APPLY
Script Writer
Got something in the vault? Let it be seen!
What you do: By Thursday 12 March submit your 10 minutes script at https://shortandsweet.org/form/script-entries-shortsweet-theatre-2020-21 (please make sure that your name is not on the script!). Entries close Thursday 12 March @ 5pm. If you would like to join the mailing list for Short+Sweet writers, please email [email protected] with "Writer subscribe" in the subject line.
What we’ll do: The scripts are shortlisted from all over the world (and Canberra!) by the festival literary co-ordinator in Sydney. Fifty scripts will be selected and sent to the Canberra festival directors for our directors to select from.
Director
Super experienced, or keen to try the director role? Everyone is welcome.
What you do: By Thursday 26 March, submit an expression of interest to direct one (or two) plays for this year’s Canberra Festival (9-15 August). Email Lynn and Amy ([email protected]) with the following details:
name
contact phone number
brief outline of directing experience and theatre interests, including if have you directed for Short and Sweet before
any other information that would be helpful for decision making?
What we’ll do: On receiving the EOIs we’ll get in contact with you to have a chat to get to know you a little better. We’ll discuss what you hope to achieve as a director in this year’s festival. We’ll also talk about the festival logistics such as: mentor support, script selection, audition processes, rehearsals and staging.
Independent Theatre Company (ITC)
Are you already an ITC keen to present your new work to Canberra? Or are you a writer/director who would like to stage your new work?
What you’ll do: By Thursday 26 March, submit an expression of interest to produce a 10 minute play for this year’s Canberra Festival (9-14 August).
Email Lynn and Amy ([email protected]) with the following information:
name of writer
title of play
concept and theme of play
has this script been performed before? If so, where? Note that scripts that have previously been performed in Canberra are not eligible for the Festival.
name of director
(brief) experience of director and writer
actors (if known – note that you are more than welcome to cast your play from people who audition for the festival)
contact numbers for writer and director
any other information that would be helpful for decision making?
Attach a copy of the full script with your EOI
What we’ll do: On receiving the EOIs and scripts we’ll get in contact with you to have a chat to get to know you a little better. We’ll discuss what you hope to achieve in this year’s festival. We’ll also talk about the festival logistics such as: mentor support, audition processes, rehearsals and staging.
Actor
Seeking an opportunity to try new material but without the intensity of a full length play? Keen to meet directors and other actors in your community?
What you do: Attend the audition on Sunday 3 May or submit details online and ensure you are available to perform 9 – 15 August 2020.
Audition process
attend an audition on Sunday 3 May (11am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-3pm Courtyard Theatre). Sign up for your preferred timeslot at eventbrite.
For the audition:
Prepare a two minute monologue (there are no set monologues, but if you’re stuck we’ll send you a list of suggestions)
Turn-up and the audition will also include four impro-based exercises so that directors can see how you interact with other actors and potentially a range of different characters/voice/movement that you can bring to the stage.
OR by 1 May 5:00pm (please note, you do not need to submit your details if you are attending the audition in person)
Submit your recorded monologue and details via the dropbox link using your name in the file name.
Upload a video of your two minute monologue via the dropbox link.
Upload your detail:
name, email, phone number
age bracket of characters that you can portray,
brief summary of experience/training,
Any limitations on availability or location for rehearsal
other details that may assist planning (eg any accessibility considerations for venues).
What we’ll do: facilitate the audition process (directors select their cast members); upload the information into a central place for directors only; delete all information once the festival is completed.
Volunteers
We are always appreciative of extra hands and different perspectives to help us bring this festival to life! It’s Canberra’s festival and we welcome your views and help!
If you are interested in contributing to publicity and marketing, front of house, or backstage aspects of the Festival please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via email.
If you need any assistance with your submissions please do not hesitate to contact us via email [email protected]
