10.15.2010
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATRE CREATORS!
Carlos Bulosan Theatre is now accepting applications for the Ontario Arts Council’s Theatre Creators’ Reserve Program. This program is designed to help fund the creation of new work by Ontario-based artists.
CBT invites both new and emerging artists/play creators to submit applications. In keeping with CBT’s mandate to nurture and develop artists in the community, a priority will given to Filipino-Canadian artists. CBT encourages a wide variety of approaches to creating theatre, including theatre that integrates multiple arts forms (poetry, music, movement, etc.). Preference will, therefore, also be given to artists interested in exploring an experimental or multidisciplinary approach to creating theatre, as well as those who choose to work collectively.
Applicants may request a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $5000.
Submission Guidelines
Applicants are asked to submit 3 copies of the following:
• A bio(s) or CV(s) that demonstrates where the applicant(s) is in their career as an artist
• A letter of proposal outlining the theatrical story/idea they would like to develop, and why this story is important for the artist to tell
Development history of the project if relevant
A script sample of the work they are interested in developing OR a creative writing sample (this can include dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc…).
• For multidisciplinary projects, applicants will be asked to include any relevant support materials (cds, dvds, artwork etc…)
• A budget proposal
• One copy of the completed OAC application form
Applicants can find the application form, as well as information on eligibility and program guidelines by going to the http://www.arts.on.ca/Page86.aspx
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS JANUARY 15, 2010.
Submissions should be sent to:
Carlos Bulosan Theatre
167 Augusta Avenue
Toronto, ON
M5T 2L4
No submissions by fax or email please.
09.01.2009
Following the success of PEOPLE POWER last spring, the CBT Collective has been hard at work developing their next play. The CBT Collective aims to bring together mask, puppetry, poetry, music and dance in this exciting new work!!
The CBT Collective are Leon Aureus, Rose Cortez, Nicco Lorenzo Garcia, Christine Mangosing and Nadine Villasin. They are core group of CBT artists/play creators who share an interest in telling stories that draw on the richness of Filipino history and culture. The Collective aims to explore and expand theatrical possibilities by integrating a spectrum of artistic disciplines (movement, music, mask, poetry, etc.) in the creation of new work.
Check Out The Video! See what Leon, Rose, Nicco, Christine and Nadine have been up to by clicking here.
06.05.09
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
CBT Play Creation Unit
The CBT Play Creation Unit is a novice play creation program. It introduces participants to various approaches to making theatre. Through regular workshops and sessions with professional theatre artists, we help participants identify, cultivate and explore their creative voice. Each member will create a 10-15 minute piece of theatre that will be presented in CBT’s annual showcase of new work Tales from the Flipside at the end of February 2010.
Submission Guidelines:
A letter of interest outlining why you would like to be part of the program, including an idea you would like to develop into a piece of theatre
A 1-2 page submission of creative writing (this can take the form of dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc.)
The Play Creation Unit begins meeting September 2009 through to January 2010.
The deadline for submissions is July 3, 2009. Submissions can be sent by email to: info@carlosbulosan.com.
06.02.09
AN INTRODUCTION TO PHILIPPINE PUPPETRY WORKSHOP
WHEN: Sunday, June 14 2 - 5 PM OR
Thursday, June 18 7 - 10 PM
WHERE: Kapisanan Philippine Centre - 167 Augusta Avenue, Toronto
PRICE: $20
For more info, please contact: info@carlosbulosan.com or call 416-979-0400
6.01.09
CBT has an intern for the summer! Nessa Trenton received a grant from the Millennium Grants Program to intern with us. She’s a recent graduate from Dalhousie University, where she majored in Theatre and Gender and Women’s Studies. Nessa will be helping us out in several areas, but will primarily be focusing on outreach initiatives. Welcome, Nessa!
02. 2009
Flipside Festival 2009 February 26 - March 1, 2009! read more
09. 15. 08
CALLING ALL PLAYWRIGHTS AND THEATRE CREATORS!
Just a reminder that the deadline for submissions for the OAC’s Theatre Creators Reserve Program is Friday, November 21, 2008.
CBT invites both new and emerging artists/play creators to submit applications. In keeping with CBT’s mandate to nurture and develop artists in the community, a priority will given to Filipino-Canadian artists. CBT encourages a wide variety of approaches to creating theatre, including theatre that integrates multiple arts forms (poetry, music, movement, etc.). Preference will, therefore, also be given to artists interested in exploring an experimental or multidisciplinary approach to creating theatre, as well as those who choose to work collectively. Applicants may request a minimum of $1000 to a maximum of $5000.
Submission Guidlines:
- Applicants are asked to submit 3 copies of the following:
- A bio(s) or CV(s) that demonstrates where the applicant(s) is in their career as an artist
- A letter of proposal outlining the theatrical story/idea they would like to develop, and why this story is important for the artist to tell
- Development history of the project if relevant
- A script sample of the work they are interested in developing OR a creative writing sample (this can include dialogue, poetry, prose, short story, etc…)
- For multidisciplinary projects, applicants will be asked to include any relevant support materials (cds, dvds, artwork etc…)
- A budget proposal
- One copy of the completed OAC application form
- Applicants can find the application form, as well as information on eligibility and program guidelines by going to the OAC Website
Submissions should be sent to:
Carlos Bulosan Theatre
167 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON M5T 2L4
No submissions by fax or email please.
08. 01. 08
CBT is very excited to welcome Byron Abalos as our 2008/2009 Playwright In Residence. Byron will be CBT’s very first Playwright in Residence, made possible by the Ontario Arts Council. Byron will spend the next year with CBT working on his latest play, Brown Balls. Brown Balls is an unapologetic, honest, touching and often hilarious exploration of Asian masculinity in a Western context.
07. 05. 08
A special round of applause goes to Dora Award winner Nicco Lorenzo Garcia. Nicco received an award in the category Outstanding Performance by a Male in the Independent Theatre Division. It was a proud night for the PEOPLE POWER team. The ceremonies also toasted nominations to Nina Lee Aquino in Outstanding Direction in the Independent Theatre Division, Camellia Koo in Outstanding Set Design in the Independent Theatre Division and Romeo Candido in Outstanding Sound Design in the Independent Theatre Division.
06. 12. 08
Check out what Eye Weekly and Now Magazine had to say about PEOPLE POWER!
04. 09. 08
Welcome to the new face of CBT! We've redesigned our logo and our website. We really wanted our new design to reflect where we've come from and where we're going. We think that we've succeeded! Be sure to check our current production section to get all the juice on our upcoming production, PEOPLE POWER. We hope you enjoy looking around!
Music: Arrival - Romeo Candido
