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The Basement Theatre
Lower Greys Ave,
Auckland.
09 309 7433
www.basementtheatre.co.nz
Submissions for 2016 Programme
The Basement is pleased to invite submissions from independent companies
and practitioners to be part of their programme.
THE VENUE:
We are the home for Auckland’s most adventurous emerging artists. We collaborate with an artistic mix-tape of
theatre makers, dancers, visual artists, poets, musicians, comedians and everyone in between. We are a safe place to
be experimental, brave and innovative and provide an affordable independent venue for hire for local talent and
fresh work. So whether you are looking to be entertained, discovered or inspired come to our place,
"The beating heart of Auckland Theatre." – Winner of Best Theatre, Metro Magazine, 2014.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA:
- We are calling for full-length works from 50 minutes in length
- We accept submissions anytime but there are seasonal deadlines for you to work towards.
Summer (February, March, April) due middle of September
Autumn/Winter (May, June, July) due end of December
Spring (August, September, October, November) due end of April
Our aims:
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Provide a platform to foster emerging artists, new work, and innovative presentation
Actively recruit emerging audiences to arts experiences
Support a thriving creative ecology in Auckland
To provide a platform to foster emerging and newly established artists, and in doing so, support the growth of
Auckland’s creative ecology.
To provide a venue that builds a new generation of performance and develops a younger audience interested in the
arts
To support originality and exploration in New Zealand work
To present a diverse range of dynamic work
To facilitate the discovery of new ways to present work
Our values:
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We believe arts are vital to life!
Between bangin’ art and bangin’ profit, we’ll choose art every time
We are game changers, and we urge others to change it up too
We go hardout for our artists, audiences and our community
Our powers combined - collaboration smashes competition
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We want everyone to feel at home at The Basement
What We Love:
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World premieres
New Zealand work
We value new artists , new work and new practice - We want to help you get a foot in the door of the
professional theatre industry and we want to host the best new talent and work. We also love it when
experienced practitioners are trying new things, like an established actor directing their first play.
Productions with a Director and Producer attached
Emerging and newly established practitioners
Emerging artists working with seasoned professionals
We value passion - Why is now the time to tell this story? What makes it vital and interesting? What about it
fires you up? Tell us all about it - because that’s what will also inspire our audiences.
All Art forms!
We value innovation - We want to support artists who are at the forefront of changing the way we tell stories
- this could be experimenting with genre, design, performance styles, breaking through the proverbial
fourth wall, you name it.
Artist development – providing opportunities for your production team to learn new skills and practices
Artists involved are committed to a professional career in the arts
A demonstrated effort to recompense your collaborators for their time, ideas and expertise (co-op
arrangements count!)
What We Like:
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International work (please be aware places are limited)
A clear marketing strategy that shows awareness of a target market
A funding/investment strategy and well-considered budget
What We’re Not So Into:
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Established work with seasoned professionals who belong at a more commercial venue
One person involved in the work with no one else on board (you can’t do everything and do it well!)
Amateur or Pro-Am theatre groups looking for a space
Private/corporate functions or non-artistic events
SUPPORT MATERIAL:
Please attach a copy of the script. If script is unfinished/under construction please provide at least a 10 page sample.
If your piece is devised, please provide a detailed story outline (we understand this may change)
If major changes to a project such as change in text, director, producer, actors etc occur we will need to reassess the
submission.
Enquiries and submissions to: gabrielle@basementtheatre.co.nz
If you would like to present a hard copy of your submission please contact gabrielle@basementtheatre.co.nz for
more information.
Please remember we have limited slots available to offer practitioners and unfortunately will not be able to
programme all the submissions we receive. The Basement programmes 80% New Zealand work, so please
understand we are unlikely to choose international works over local shows. Thank you for your support and interest
in The Basement!
2016 SEASON SUBMISSION FORM
COMPANY:
PRIMARY CONTACT:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
PROJECT NAME:
KEY PEOPLE INVOLVED:
Director:
Producer:
Production Designers:
Actors:
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR SHOW (100 WORDS MAX):
THE PITCH - TELL US ABOUT YOUR SHOW, SELL IT TO US! TELL US WHY YOU’RE DOING IT (500
WORDS MAX):
50 WORD BLURB (please note this is for our brochure):
BACKGROUND OF YOUR COMPANY AND KEY PEOPLE (250 WORDS MAX):
WHAT ARE YOUR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
WHAT SET ELEMENTS ARE YOU LIKELY TO HAVE:
HOW WILL YOU MARKET YOUR SHOW AND WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE:
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL FOR THIS SEASON (50 WORDS MAX):
WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN A BASEMENT PLAYSCIENCE? (An opportunity to workshop your script or
idea with a team of professionals.)
PREFERRED DATES and IDEAL LENGTH OF SEASON:
First choice:
Second choice:
Third choice:
IMPOSSIBLE DATES FOR THE COMPANY:
CONSIDER DOUBLE BILLING:
YES
NO
(circle one)
(I.e. Two separate seasons programmed in the studio or theatre during the same dates, performed at different times.
Financial revenue is separate)
PREFERRED PERFORMANCE SPACE: (please circle)
Main Theatre (100 seats)
Upstairs Studio Space (65 seats)
No preference/either space
Length of performance (approximately):
Number of performers:
Is your performance particularly loud or quiet?
Will you go ahead with your show with or without funding? * If your show is reliant on securing CNZ or Arts Alive
funding, you need to apply well in advance. We will not programme your show if you are completely funding
dependant and are likely to pull out should you not secure funding.
Is this the world premiere of your show? (If not please list your previous seasons – when/where/ how long).
I certify that all information in this submission is correct at the time of writing.
Name:
Date:
Please email your submission to gabrielle@basementtheatre.co.nz