[NEohioPAL] CPT accepting proposals for Big [BOX] 2012

[Beth Wood]

CPT New Work Development Series

Request for Proposals

Big [BOX]

Deadline for submissions is June 6, 2011.


Application and details on how Big [BOX] works is below.  For more information or to download application materials, please visit the Cleveland Public Theatre website<http://cptonline.org/cleveland-public-theater-big-box.php>.

CPT is gearing up for the 11-12 Season. Big [BOX] offers artists or groups the opportunity to self-produce their own works of theatre, dance, performance art, music, or genre defying performances. Big [BOX] is about whatever the artist wants to focus on.  We open the doors and let the artist experiment, charting their own course, making their own decisions, taking their own risks.


How Big [BOX] Works
CPT will select seven or more artists/groups to be part of Big [BOX]. Each of these artists/groups gets the James Levin Theatre (upstairs) for one week, Monday through Sunday. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm. The series is currently scheduled for January 6th and February 26th, 2012.

Big [BOX] is not about huge production values. It's more about the performance.  The artist shouldn't get too caught up in elaborate plans because they don't have much time in the space. But don't confuse minimalism and resourcefulness with lack of style and quality.  The space is set up with a rep lighting plot suitable for theatre and dance.  Each artist will have a few specials that can be moved around for their particular needs, but the lighting plot must remain intact.  Color may be changed.

Each project will receive a minimum guarantee of $600 ($400 for projects sharing a double bill) against gross box office split of 50/50 (30/30/40 for double bills). For example if a project makes $1000 at the box office the project will still get $600. If the box office is $4000, the project will get a total of $2000, and additional $1400 over the original $600.

Although we produce a direct mail piece advertising all of the artists/groups, it is up to the artist to promote his or her own show.  We will send out a press release for listings only, provide flyer templates, offer use of copy machine, and may be able to help with distribution. Since the work being done is in development, there will be no critics invited.  However, critics have attended and written about work in the past, clearly stating that the work is in process.

CPT provides a Big [BOX] Stage Manager, box office and house staff, but it is up to each artist to provide their own artistic collaborators and any additional technical staff needed.

This is a chance for us to get to know an artist's work or new work by artists we already know.

Who gets selected for Big [Box]?
In selecting works for Big [Box] we look at a number of factors.

Has the artist/group demonstrated the ability to produce the proposed work? We aren't looking for top notch producers, but we do want to feel confident that the artist/group has a clear understanding of what it takes to pull off a show, and that they understand how to assess their own capacity.

All artistic enterprises require risk and there are no guarantees. However, it's important to demonstrate a level of artistic excellence and an understanding of artistry. This might be demonstrated in a work sample, resume of artist, script of past or current work, or in a project summary.

Is the work adventurous and new? CPT has a history of producing work that no one else in town will produce because it is somehow "outside the box." The work doesn't need to be experimental or weird, but it does need to be relevant and compelling.

How will Big [BOX] impact the applicant professionally and artistically? CPT wants to have a real impact on the community and provide resources to artists who will most benefit.


Applying for Big [Box]

If you would like to be considered for the 2012 Big [BOX] Series, please fill out the application form below. You may also request an application at artistic at cptonline.org<mailto:artistic at cptonline.org>.


Deadline for submissions is June 6, 2011.


Big [BOX] '12 APPLICATION
Deadline: June 6, 2011

Thank you for your interest in Big [BOX]. Please complete the application and submit it with your supplemental materials and a work sample (if applicable) electronically to artistic at cptonline.org<mailto:artistic at cptonline.org>. If you prefer to mail your materials, please send to: Attn: Big [BOX], Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH  44102



General Information



Name/Group______________________________________________________________



Primary Artist Contact Name__________________________________________________
(i.e. playwright, director, etc.)
Address__________________________________________________________________

Phone________________ Cell________________ E-Mail__________________________




Title of Work/Show_________________________________________________________


Length of piece/event ______________________________________________________

Artistic Discipline (e.g. music, theatre, dance, puppetry, etc.)________________________

Requested performance dates in order of preference (January 6th - Feb 26th, 2012):


Attach up to two sheets for the following:
1) Describe the project. (Who will be involved, what is the basis for the piece, how do you currently envision it?)

2) What are your production needs? (stage, lighting, special effects, etc)

3) How will participation in Big [BOX] impact you as an artist and the growth of the proposed piece?

4) What is your background and experience that gives you confidence that you can complete this project? What skills do you have to be able to produce the work?

5) Sometimes CPT pairs up artists or groups with shorter works to maximize box office and space. Would you be willing to participate if you were on a double bill?


Supplementary Materials: Include any additional information to support your application including resume, bio, script, treatment, artistic statement, etc.

Work Sample: Include work samples such as video, photos, past scripts, etc. Please label the sample clearly so we know how to relate the sample to the proposal.

Materials will not be returned to applicants.



Big [BOX] Past Artists


20010-11
Nina Domingue-Ya Mama!
Jeff Glover-She Cried at the Circus
Molly Andrews Hinders-Soliciting for Change
Melissa Crum and BC Miles--Seppuku
Claire Robinson May and Danielle HIsey-Mother Tongue
Noe Montez and Paul Shoulberg-Sick Fuck
Renee Schilling (and co.)-The Everything is Everything Project
Kenya Woods-Through Her Eyes
Jennifer Sandoval, Marquez Dance Project-Fast Forward-Rewind-Stop
FiveOne Music-Sonic Cinema
Deborah Magid-Cowboy Poet, A C&W Musical
Pandora Robertson-Voice Over
Marc Jaffe and Eric Coble-Side Effects May Include

2009-10
Josh Brown and Kelly Elliott - Kill Will
Doug Snyder, Carly Garinger, and Danielle Hisey - Cramped
The Them, Raymond Bobgan - people4change
Maria Miranda - Microscopes & Megaphones
Jonathan Wilhelm and Jenna Messina - G.S.
FiveOne, Carly Dorman and Sara Lawrence - Extra! Extra!
Lisa K. Lock - CHANGES
Michael Medcalf - Dirt
Sebastian Orr - Hum
Cat Kenney and Lisa Ortenzi - McInjun
James Krouse - HonkFest

2008-09
Faye Hargate and Jeremy Paul - The Beetlebug and the Bad Worm
Danielle Hisey and Katherine Kurre - Kissmet
Bianca Sams - Summer Nights and Fireflies
David Hansen - And Then You Die
Jeff Glover - Claus for a Moment
MegLouise Dance - Nearly Nude
FiveOne, Carly Dorman and Sara Lawrence - BACKspace
Lisa Langford - InCogNegro
Margi Herwald Zitelli - Unethical

2007-08
Steve Maitros - Modern Problems
Anne McEvoy - Crashing Through Ceilings
MeganLouise Dance - Companions
Scott Plate - The One Who
Barbara Becker - Ictus
Michael Williams - The Josie Project
Jason Mullin - The Greatest Story Ever Told
Hy Life - De Vices
Kalindi Stockton and Maree ReMalia - vis-à-vis
Deborah Magid - Costumbrismo, or Khandihba Wars

2006-07
Mike Geither-Living Tall
Mike Sepesy and Alison Garrigan-Ms. Adventures
Lisa Siciliano and Dawn Youngs-When the Wind Blows
Najaa Young-The Future of the Funk
Lisa K. Lock-Without Feathers
Amy Notley-Sucking the Life
Mary Weems and Tony Sias-Wearing Rainbows and Numbers
Double Edge Dance-Fault Lines
Trad Burns and Elizabeth Wood-My Name is Rachel Corrie

2005-06
Myron J. Lewis and Jaqi Loewy-Mr. Lewis Rules
Daniel Elihu Kramer-Love Suicide
Lynn Deering and Chris DiCello-Coming of Age
Eric Alleman-New American Appliances
Joe Booth-Family Outing

2004-05
Aaron Rapljenovic and Zoe Schultz - GEMini
David Hansen - The Vampyres
Ryan Lott - Connect, A Party in 3 Acts
Perren Hedderson - Apply Within
Nina Domingue - Mo Pas Connin
Mike Geither - Citizenship in the Nation

2003-04
Eclectic Circus
Alex P. Michaels - The M.A.N.
Sarah Morton - 4 Minutes to Happy

2002-03
Antaeus Dance
Christopher Johnston - Theories of Relativity
InLet Dance Theatre
Michael D. Sepesy - Loserville
David Hansen - I Hate This
Wild Plum Productions
Titlewave Theatre - Charge
Aaron Rapljenovic and Robert Wesner - White River Crossing



Beth Wood
Associate Artistic Director
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
216-631-2727 ext. 206
216-631-2575 (fax)
bwood at cptonline.org<mailto:bwood at cptonline.org>


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