Black box @ the Bakehouse

The Bakehouse Theatre supported by Arts SA is offering a fantastic opportunity for Theatre Artists.

From July to Dec 2012 in our Studio Theatre, the Black Box @ the Bakehouse project will provide to its successful applicants:-

·        FREE theatre rental

·        $1000 in production funding

·         Marketing /technical support

·         80% of the box office takings  

Successful  applicants will stage a theatre production which satisfies the following criteria:-

1.      The production  must be an Australian theatre work/play

2.      It will not have been previously seen in South Australia.

3.      It will have a minimum running time of 50 minutes.

4.      The season can be 1, 2 or 3 weeks long. (Production funding is based on a 3 week season.  Shorter seasons will receive less production funding at the discretion of the Bakehouse. Minimum of $300 per week.)

5.      The total number of performances for the season must be as follows:-   4  for 1 week; 8 for 2 weeks; 11 for 3 weeks

6.      50% of the  artists involved in the production must  have been trained in a recognised Drama training institution.( AC Arts, Flinders Drama, Nida, VCA etc)

7.      The production must be available to be performed anytime during July- Dec 2012. Some flexibility may be made to the timeslots, but it will limit your chances of selection.

8.      Must be suitable for the Studio space. Audience capacity 44, stage 4.7 x 3.6m. Check the website www.bakehousetheatre.com/hire  for more info and pictures of the Studio Space.

The Application will include:

1.      A copy of the script and a brief synopsis.

2.      Confirmation that the rights are available to you.

3.      Your vision of the production (no more than 1 X A4 page)

4.      A one line marketing bi-line

5.      Your intended target audience market

6.      A full list of the artists involved, including the producer

7.      Producer’s contact details. (email address and phone number)

8.      A basic budget including:- Performance rights costs, set and costume costs, flyer/poster/marketing costs/any other costs relevant to producing your show.

Applications must be received by the Bakehouse by 5pm on March 15 2012.  Notification date will be April 15 2012.

We will not accept an application which is subject to any other funding possibly being obtained.

Please talk to Peter Green before submitting your application

Tickets:

Ticket prices: All productions will have the same ticket prices. Adults $22, concession $18, Tertiary/secondary students $12. Preview will be $10 for everyone.

Complimentary tickets: above 30 and the bakehouse will charge $3 per ticket taken from your production budget and /or your ticket receipts.

Production Funding

Will be paid in the week after the show closes, along with your ticket takings.

Other Information about working in the Bakehouse Theatre

·        The theatre must be left in the same condition as when you bumped in, otherwise a charge will be made by the bakehouse to return the theatre space to its original condition.

·        Productions whose excessive noise level could interfere with other shows in the main theatre will not be accepted.

·        The Bakehouse reserves the right to run two shows on the same night. Each show will be treated as a separate show with regard to ticket sales.

·        Marketing/technical support is advisory only. We will not do the work for you. We will place info about your show on our website, email our audiences about the production and upload the info to the more relevant web based theatre sites. The rest is up to you.

·        We will help your tech with using our PC stage and sound system. The theatre is equipped with a standard lighting rig which you can adjust to your show but it must be returned to its original state when your show finishes.

·        All fixing and set construction must be approved by the Bakehouse.

Any questions about the above should be directed to Peter Green on peter@bakehousetheatre.com or call 82270505.

(Even if you don’t have any specific questions it is advisable to ring and have a chat with Peter before completing your application)