Are you interested in becoming our composer or writer for a new innovative project within the community of Bowthorpe, Norwich?
We want to bring new writers, artists, composers and others from Norfolk together with professional mentors and members of the local community to develop a multi-arts performance during September 2016, to take place in the ruins of the St Michael and All Angels church in Bowthorpe.
We will be using elements from the story of Norfolk's patron saint of agriculture and farming, St Walstan, to create an experience for a modern audience at the millennial anniversary of the year of his death.
This is a story of land ownership, poverty and solidarity, with a deep connection to the land. In this rural county we believe the story of St Walstan's life and death will find a resonance with people living in an increasingly unequal society. We would love to have you on board!
We cannot pay artist fees; however, this is a unique opportunity to write a piece celebrating a millennium event and see it performed, to be mentored by an industry expert, and to work collaboratively with other artists and the local community.
To be considered, you must submit a piece of composition of no more than 1 minute by January 15th, 2016 or a piece of performance writing of no more than 250 words. The five shortlisted will then take part in two mentoring workshops led by our professional mentors during February and March 2016. At the end of these one composer and one writer will be selected to go on to develop their work in collaboration with members of the community and other artists, before submitting the final script by April 30th 2016. Your composition will be part of a multi-arts performance performed by non-professional and professional actors. However, it is important the work also stands alone for future generations. Please submit your work and fill out the form online at www.slowtheatrecompany.co.uk
Slow Theatre Company has a proven track record of working with local communities, writers, poets, choreographers, composers, actors and artists to produce original and creative performances. Slow Theatre Company is a registered Social Enterprise, a not-for-profit organisation, company no: 09849483.
For further information please contact Danny O'Hara at [email protected]
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