The Looking Glass Theatre is seeking production grant proposals from theatre companies. Applicants should submit a production that reflects the Looking Glass mission statement: "Reflecting life on the stage with truth and theatricality while exploring a female vision."
Requirements: Playwright or director must be female. Cast must be half or more female (for classics, gender-bending casts are accepted to meet this requirement). Female subject matter not required.
Grantee(s) will receive performance space anytime between July 6 and July 26, 2009, including one technical rehearsal; and marketing and publicity (text provided by you) to Looking Glass's email press and audience lists and a listing or link on their website.
Grantee shows will be credited as [COMPANY NAME], in conjunction with The Looking Glass Space Grant Program, presents, [SHOW TITLE]. All ticket sales go to Looking Glass. Grantee may sell concessions or promotional items (t-shirts, CDs etc.) and retain those proceeds.
Proposals must be submitted via email to LookGlassJustine@aol.com as one attachment. Applications should include the following:
- The Proposal: A one page description of the project including story, concept, and tone. Include running time. Include technical requirements and keep them MINIMAL, shows will be sharing the space.
- Creative Team: List of all creative team members already on board with short bios. (Director or Playwright must already be chosen.)
- Space Request: Your ideal opening date and the number of performances requested between July 6- 26, 2009 (maximum of 9 performances).
- Marketing Description: A description of how you will attract a crowd!
- Company Mission: Your mission statement and a description of activities along with current staff list.
Please put the above sections in their stated order and include the number and name of each section at the top of that section. Recommended length about 4 pages. Scripts are not required but may be requested after initial proposal review. Companies are encouraged to make contact in advance indicating their intent to apply and/or with any questions.
Final deadline is Monday, May 4, 2009 at 6:00pm. Applicants will be contacted with the final decision no later than Friday, May 8, 2009.
Please note: The Looking Glass Theatre is not air conditioned. Shows should be appropriate for summer (light weight costumes, etc.).
The Looking Glass Theatre is located at 422 West 57th Street (between 9th/10th Aves).
The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC)'s Swing Space is a space grant program that connects artists and arts organizations with vacant commercial space downtown. Awards may come in the form of studio, rehearsal, office, installation, and exhibition space and are typically for one to six months. Individual artists working in the visual arts, performing arts, or new media; independent curators; dance and theater companies; and arts organizations can apply. LMCC will accept applications June 15 through July 17, 2009.