[NEohioPAL] CPT LEAP/CONCEIVE proposals due MONDAY

[Beth Wood]

Cleveland Public Theatre

New Work Development Series

Request for Proposals

Leap/Conceive



Deadline for submissions is

Monday, August 20, 2012



In an effort to support and nurture new works of diverse style, discipline, and creative processes, CPT has created a new series entitled Leap/Conceive.  This series gives artists the opportunity to develop and showcase short segments of larger works in-progress. Leap/Conceive will perform in the Fall of 2012.


What is Leap/Conceive?
Leap/Conceive is a work-in-progress showcase, which will consist of 7-9 segments larger works that are at a mid-point in the creation process. The segments cannot exceed 15 minutes. The series will be presented over three nights, with the same selection playing each night: Nov 3-5.

CPT will select up to 9 artists. Each artist will receive 8 hours of rehearsal time at CPT over two weeks. Depending on the work, artists may need to find additional rehearsal space for their piece. Artists will present a short segment of work as part of the full evening.

Leap/Conceive pieces should be developed into a workshop showing-no actors with scripts in hand, but no big sets and costumes. Leap/Conceive is about trying new ideas and sharing work in an open forum.

CPT provides a Stage Manager, box office and house staff, but it is up to each artist to provide their own artistic collaborators and all artistic needs-casting, design, writing, composition, etc.

Each project will receive $100.

CPT will promote the series through its season brochure, a press release, and a flyer, but it's going to be up to the participating artists to help to get the word out. Since the work being done is in development, critics will not be invited.

Leap/Conceive is open for diverse kinds of performance: choreography/dance, theatre, musical theatre, music, and work from multiple disciplines.

Selection for Leap/Conceive?

In selecting works for Leap/Conceive we will look at a number of factors.

Has the artist/group demonstrated the ability to produce and create 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."

How will Leap/Conceive impact the applicant professionally and artistically? CPT wants to have a real impact on the community and provide resources to projects that will benefit the most.

Video materials are NOT necessary to apply for Leap/Conceive, but can be helpful in demonstrating work level.




Leap/Conceive '11 APPLICATION

September 16, 2011

Thank you for your interest in Leap/Conceive. Please complete the application and submit it with your supplemental materials electronically as an attachment to artistic at cptonline.org<mailto:artistic at cptonline.org>. Video materials may be sent to: Attn: Leap/Conceive, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH  44102, or please list web-link to posted video (youtube, vimeo, etc).



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  (max 15 min) ___________________________________________________

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


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

2)     Describe the selection you plan to share. (How does it fit into the larger piece, who will be performing, etc)

3)     Understanding that CPT only provides a rep lighting plot and basic sound, are there other technical needs that you will be providing in addition to the CPT set up?


4)     How will participation in Leap/Conceive impact your development of this piece?


5)     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?

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

Web-link to posted video (youtube, vimeo, etc): ___________________________________________

If necessary, video materials may be sent to: Attn: Leap/Conceive, Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH  44102.

Materials will not be returned to applicants.




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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