It’s that time of year again! While many busy themselves with tissues and woollen scarves and dream of summer… writers are at their computers pick-pecking out some beautiful bold and inspiring new plays. Snack sized vignettes, portraits of the profound and banal, confessions and revelations- sketches of the sketchy and the seedy – love letters and revolutionary declarations…. this is Australian writing at its tender, brave, saucy and exciting…

Applications are now open for writers and directors keen to come and celebrate new Australian writing at New Theatre.

For more info about the new theatre: http://newtheatre.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=56

For a copy of the guidelines and application form, please email augustasupple@hotmail.com letting me know if you are keen on directing for the season, or submitting a new piece of writing.

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About Brand Spanking New
Brand Spanking New is a two week celebration of Australian play writing which aims to showcase the best, bravest and most beautiful writers. I am in the process of selecting 8 established/award winning writers and 8 emerging writers to work with directors in a non-competitive, well-resourced, nurturing environment to produce 2 x 1 week seasons of short works (which can be anywhere between 5- 15 minutes of stage time) with the view of celebrating Australian playwrights.

Previous Writers
Previous Brand Spanking New seasons have included Timothy Daly, Tom Holloway, Lachlan Philpott, Hilary Bell, Nick Parsons, Vanessa Bates, Verity Laughton, Ross Mueller, Mary Rachel Brown, Jonathan Gavin, Rick Viede- and for this year I have approached some incredible writing talent… but I just can’t tell you who as yet!!

Directors Guidelines
Brand Spanking New is an initiative of New Theatre to foster new Australian writing through the creation of a showcase for emerging and established writers and directors.

Brand Spanking New is an opportunity for theatre practitioners to collaborate in a non-competitive, well-resourced, nurturing environment. The project seeks to strengthen relationships between emerging and established practitioners, promote new Australian writing to Sydney audiences and celebrate the unique, bold and diverse landscape of Australian theatre.

A maximum 14 directors will be selected on application to work with one of some of Australia’s most celebrated, prolific established writers or the best and brightest emerging playwrights included in Brand Spanking New 2010. .

We are looking for directors who are:
• Passionate about new Australian plays
• Keen to work in friendly, nurturing and collaborative environment and share resources.
• Available and keen to develop a script, working relationships with directors and actors
• Committed to creating excellent theatre out of rewarding and inspiring rehearsal process.
• Are happy to write for the practical limitations of the project- including a set which will be used for 16 pieces across 2 weeks, a general set of lighting states, a modest budget.
We will:
• Provide you with a selection of with quality short-listed scripts for you to choose from
• Arrange auditions and provide casting assistance
• A supportive production team to assist in the production including an exceptional production a manager, stage manager, a dedicated cast, full technical crew, designer and dramaturg.
• Four public performances of your piece in a high-profile 154-seat theatre
• 15 hours of rehearsal space
• Production, publicity photos and archival materials
• Publicity and networking opportunities including a season launch

Timeline:
• Directors application due Friday 23rd July 2010
• Successful directors notified on 30th July 2010
• Directors and writers matched up 23rd August 2010
• Auditions 30th August- 5th September 2010
• Cast finalised 13th September 2010
• Rehearsals commence 27th September 2010

Week 1 – Production Week Schedule Week 2 – Production Week Schedule
Bump in: Sunday 24 October 2010 Bump in: Sunday 31 October 2010
Tech rehearsal: Monday 25 October 2010 Tech rehearsal: Monday 1 November
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday 26 October 2010 Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday 2 November
Opening night: Wednesday 27 October 2010 Opening night: Wednesday 3 November
Closing Night: Saturday 30 October 2010 Closing Night: Saturday 6 November

How to apply:
Please send your script and a completed application form by 5pm Monday 30 July 2010 to augusta_newtheatre@y7mail.com
For more information about new theatre and Brand Spanking New please refer to the website:
http://www.newtheatre.org.au

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Writers Guidelines

Brand Spanking New is an initiative of New Theatre to foster new Australian writing through the creation of a showcase for emerging and established writers and directors.

Brand Spanking New is an opportunity for theatre practitioners to collaborate in a non-competitive, well-resourced, nurturing environment. The project seeks to strengthen relationships between emerging and established practitioners, promote new Australian writing to Sydney audiences and celebrate the unique, bold and diverse landscape of Australian theatre.

A maximum of 8 writers will be selected on application for inclusion alongside 8 of Australia’s most celebrated, prolific established writers invited to write for Brand Spanking New 2010.

We are looking for writers who:
• Have an inspiring, innovative, beautiful, unproduced script which is 15 minutes or less
• Are keen to work in friendly, nurturing and collaborative environment
• Are available and keen to develop a script, working relationships with directors and actors
• Are happy to write for the practical limitations of the project- including a set which will be used for 16 pieces across 2 weeks, a general set of lighting states, a modest budget.

We will provide you with
• A team of practitioners to assist in the production of your script including a director chosen specifically for your script, a dedicated cast, full technical crew, designer and dramaturg.
• Four public performances of your piece in a high-profile 154-seat theatre
• 15 hours of rehearsal space
• Production, publicity photos and archival materials
• Publicity and networking opportunities including a season launch

Timeline:
• Application & script due Friday 30th July 2010
• Shortlist of writers notified on 9th August 2010
• Accepted writers notified Monday 16th August 2010
• Directors and writers matched up23rd August 2010
• Auditions 30th August- 5th September 2010
• Cast finalised 13th September 2010
• Rehearsals commence 27th September 2010

Week 1 – Production Week Schedule Week 2 – Production Week Schedule
Bump in: Sunday 24 October 2010 Bump in: Sunday 31 October 2010
Tech rehearsal: Monday 25 October 2010 Tech rehearsal: Monday 1 November
Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday 26 October 2010 Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday 2 November
Opening night: Wednesday 27 October 2010 Opening night: Wednesday 3 November
Closing Night: Saturday 30 October 2010 Closing Night: Saturday 6 November

How to apply:
Please send your script and a completed application form by 5pm Monday 30 July 2010 to augusta_newtheatre@y7mail.com

For more information about new theatre and Brand Spanking New please refer to the website:
http://www.newtheatre.org.au