The Upstart Program ushers in fresh talent with an intriguing festival of performances and roundtable discussions. We seek dance, theater and performance works by artists who have no more than three years of experience showing their work in New York City. Artists MUST BE New York City based. Work will be produced as part of a two-day showcase in the BAX theater, Friday & Saturday March 16-17, 2018.
Originally the brain-child of Shannon Hummel (BAX Artist in Residence 2005-07, Artist Advisor 2007-08), the festival is currently curated by former BAX Artists In Residence Jillian Peña (2011-13) and Fernando Maneca (2004-06).

TO APPLY
Applicants should:

-Be interested in developing new work OR working on a project in early stages of development
-Be able to commit to all required dates (see below)
-NOT be full time students. Full time students may NOT apply for this opportunity.
-Be a resident of one of the five NYC boroughs

 
IMPORTANT DATES (all required)

-Orientation – November 6, 2017
-Show and Share (previous to performance) – January 20, 2018
-Upstart performances – March 16-17, 2018
-Post Performance Convening – Monday, April 2, 2018

 
Artists receive a $100 stipend and 10 hours of free rehearsal space. 
>> 5 hours will be available between the orientation and the Show and Share. The remaining 5 hours will be available between the Show and Share and the performance. Additional hours outside of the allotted 5/5 breakdown will be available at a $5/hr discounted rate. Artists must identify themselves as Upstart Program participants to receive discounted rate.<<

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT artistservices.bax.org/upstart-application.