Call for Theatre Actors: Grand River Arts Festival at Glenhyrst Art Gallery

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Application Deadline (10 Minute Play Competition): May 1, 2023
Event Dates: September 15 &amp; 16, 2023

The first annual Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre, held on the historic grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery in Brantford, ON.
<h4>CALL FOR THEATRE ACTORS: 10-Minute Play Competition</h4>
The 10-Minute Play Competition is a fast-paced, exciting theatre competition taking place at the Grand River Arts Festival this September.

Performances will go head-to-head in front of a live audience, and will be scored by a panel of judges. The 3 best plays will be awarded cash prizes.

Actors and troupes interested in competing need to complete the form to register their entry and submit their script for consideration at:
<a href="https://www.glenhyrst.ca/grand-river-arts-festival-1-1">www.glenhyrst.ca/grand-river-arts-festival-1-1</a>

Selected submissions will be invited to produce their play at the competition.

Important Dates:
<ul>
 	<li>Deadline for Entries is May 1, 2023</li>
 	<li>Successful play selections notified by May 14, 2023</li>
 	<li>Competition date is September 16, 2023</li>
</ul>
Location: The Coach House Stage at Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, 20 Ava Road, Brantford.

Prizes:
<ul>
 	<li>Gold ($500)</li>
 	<li>Silver ($250)</li>
 	<li>Bronze ($125)</li>
</ul>
Rules of Engagement:
<ol>
 	<li>The runtime must be under 10 minutes, no exceptions</li>
 	<li>There is a maximum allowance of four (4) actors</li>
 	<li>Plays can be original works or works for which the rights have been secured</li>
 	<li>You will be provided with four (4) drama boxes on an empty stage</li>
 	<li>Each production will have 2 mins before and after their performance to set up and strike the stage</li>
 	<li>All costumes and props, and lighting and sound equipment must be carried on and setup during your allotted time slot; storage will not be provided</li>
 	<li>Lighting will be pre-set to full white during the performance, and blackout at the conclusion of the performance</li>
 	<li>You are permitted to bring a maximum of two (2) stage hands</li>
 	<li>The stage must be cleared and reset at the end of each performance</li>
</ol>
For more information regarding Selection Criteria and other information about the 10 Minute Play Competition, Please go to <a href="https://www.glenhyrst.ca/">www.glenhyrst.ca</a>

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For more information, please contact:
<a href="https://www.glenhyrst.ca/">Glenhyrst Art Gallery</a>
20 Ava Rd., Brantford ON
N3T 5G9 (519) 756-5932
<a href="mailto:info@glenhyrst.ca">info@glenhyrst.ca</a>

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Call for Theatre Actors: Grand River Arts Festival at Glenhyrst Art Gallery

CALL FOR THEATRE ACTORS: 10-Minute Play Competition

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