Are you a young actor, writer, musician, digital artist or spoken word poet? Q Theatre is seeking artists aged 18 – 26 to audition to take part in the 2020 Originate project, The Big Blue. This is a skills development project that results in a public outcome.
THE BIG BLUE (ORIGINATE)
There’s nothing but blue for days.
OBJECTIVE
Originate seeks to up-skill early-career artists in the areas of new work development, cross art form practice and to facilitate new collaborations.
THE SHOW
Guided by director Nick Atkins, the successful applicants will move through a workshop process that dreams a new performance from the ground up. Using The Big Blue as a theme, the ensemble will develop the show collectively, based on their thoughts, beliefs, hopes and fears. They will bring the new show together and perform it for a public audience over a three-night season in the Allan Mullins Studio at The Joan.
PRODUCER
Q Theatre, The Joan’s resident theatre-making program.
EXPERIENCE
Performers of various levels of experience are encouraged to apply. A background or interest in devising new work will be an advantage.
COST
There is no charge for participation in this program.
AVAILABILITY
To be considered for inclusion in the project artists must be available for the following rehearsal schedule:
REHEARSALS
| Date | Activity | Start/Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| WEEK ONE | ||
| Saturday 15 August | Rehearsal, Intensive | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday 16 August | Rehearsal, Intensive | 10am – 4pm |
| WEEK TWO | ||
| Thursday 20 August | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK THREE | ||
| Thursday 27 August | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK FOUR | ||
| Thursday 3 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK FIVE | ||
| Thursday 10 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK SIX | ||
| Tuesday 15 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| Thursday 17 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK SEVEN | ||
| Tuesday 22 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| Thursday 24 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK EIGHT | ||
| Tuesday 29 September | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| Thursday 1 October | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| WEEK NINE | ||
| Tuesday 6 October | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| Thursday 8 October | Rehearsal | 5pm – 8pm |
| Saturday 10 October | Rehearsal, Intensive | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday 11 October | Rehearsal, Intensive | 10am – 4pm |
PRODUCTION WEEK
| Date | Activity | Start/Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 October | Tech Rehearsal | 5pm – 10pm |
| Tuesday 13 October | Preview (Tech/Dress) | 5pm – 10pm (Performance 7:30pm – 9pm) |
| Wednesday 14 October | Preview | 6pm – 9pm (Performance 7:30pm – 9pm) |
| Thursday 15 October | Opening Night – Performance 1 | 6pm – 9pm (Performance 7:30pm – 9pm) |
| Friday 16 October | Performance 2 | 6pm – 9pm (Performance 7:30pm – 9pm) |
| Saturday 17 October | Closing Night – Performance 3 | 6pm – 9pm (Performance 7:30pm – 9pm) |
IMPORTANT DATES
- Auditions Advised: Wednesday 5 August
- Auditions Held: Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August, 5 – 8pm
- Successful Applicants Advised: Monday 13 August
APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED. Q THEATRE WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH APPLICANTS SOON.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any queries about your application, please email Ian at ian.zammit@penrith.city