Independent Musical Theatre Companies/Ensembles are invited to submit proposals to be considered for inclusion in Theatre Works’ 2011 MUSICAL WORKS Season.
Theatre Works has been providing support programs for the local independent Arts Community since 2004 with its successful ventures SELECTED WORKS and IN THE WORKS. Each year Theatre Works also programs and curates a season with a focus on a specific performing art form: MOVING WORKS, CIRCUSWORKS, GIRLS AT WORK and for 2011 announce MUSICAL WORKS.
Although Musical Theatre is hugely popular in Australia, home grown musicals still struggle to receive development opportunities.
MUSICAL WORKS will involve the selection of two brand new Australian musicals to receive a creative development period and season, affording the opportunity to further develop and showcase these works to industry peers, potential presenters and the general public in a supported environment. Theatre Works is thrilled to announce it has recruited Aaron Joyner, Artistic Director of Magnormos as Project Coordinator and Art form Mentor of this initiative. Magnormos have been regulars at Theatre Works since 2003.
To quote Aaron: “Theatre Works has been integral to the growth and success of Magnormos right from the very start. As a 'home-base’ in the formative years of the company, most of Magnormos' successful productions so far have been in partnership with Theatre Works, whose support has ensured the company's survival. After nearly a decade of supporting Magnormos, it's very exciting that they have launched Musical Works to complement their existing work in championing for independent theatre.”
Details of Musical Works can be found on
www.theatreworks.org.auApplications close 28th February 2011.