Blank Show taking slot requests in November
Posted: September 28th, 2006, 9:55 am
I know this is early notice, but I wanted people to have time to think on it...
Starting November 1st, the Blank Show will begin taking show requests for January and February (that is Jan/Feb of 2007, unless Phil's time machine actually works). I will not consider requests sent before then, so hold off.
Requests will be granted in a generally first come, first serve manner--so long as the request meets the slot's intention, namely, "experimental" improv. I will put the most risky and experimental forms in slots over less experimental ventures.
So just what then is "experimental" improv?
For our pruposes, it is an added level of complexity to a form, typically one rarely or never seen. It can be more dramatic, more risque, more insane, hyper-focused on one skill or action, whatever. Do a whole show in fiery red lights, or in the dark. Put those masks to use. Play an entire show in reverse (and then forward again). This is your chance to get as creative and exploratory about your craft as you want.
And the riskier the better. Don't fear failure. It is supposed to be experimental and in my mind half of these shows probably shouldn't work if we really are jumping off that cliff.
Slots available in January are Saturdays the 6, 13, 20, 27.
Slots available in February are Saturdays the 3, 10, 17, 24.
All shows are at 11:30 and last about 50 minutes to an hour. You are responsible for bringing your own cast and tech person/people.
You have 34 days...get thinking.
Starting November 1st, the Blank Show will begin taking show requests for January and February (that is Jan/Feb of 2007, unless Phil's time machine actually works). I will not consider requests sent before then, so hold off.
Requests will be granted in a generally first come, first serve manner--so long as the request meets the slot's intention, namely, "experimental" improv. I will put the most risky and experimental forms in slots over less experimental ventures.
So just what then is "experimental" improv?
For our pruposes, it is an added level of complexity to a form, typically one rarely or never seen. It can be more dramatic, more risque, more insane, hyper-focused on one skill or action, whatever. Do a whole show in fiery red lights, or in the dark. Put those masks to use. Play an entire show in reverse (and then forward again). This is your chance to get as creative and exploratory about your craft as you want.
And the riskier the better. Don't fear failure. It is supposed to be experimental and in my mind half of these shows probably shouldn't work if we really are jumping off that cliff.
Slots available in January are Saturdays the 6, 13, 20, 27.
Slots available in February are Saturdays the 3, 10, 17, 24.
All shows are at 11:30 and last about 50 minutes to an hour. You are responsible for bringing your own cast and tech person/people.
You have 34 days...get thinking.