Quick Creation Festival
What is it?
Quick Creation Festival (QCF) exists to support the creation and production of new and innovative short plays of up to 20 minutes in length. The festival presents two programs, each featuring three short works. Each program will be presented 3 times over the course of a single festival weekend.
What We’re Looking For
QCF is in its inaugural year and provides an opportunity for bold new playwrights and ensembles to present works of all kinds, be it monologue, play, movement, dance, clown, puppetry, design focused or experimental work. The goal of the festival is to be an incubator for continued collaborations and development of original work. If you’re looking for a platform to present your new short work, apply to QCF.
• Support courageous and inventive new works.
• Bring together works in various stages of development that are short-form.
• Provide opportunities for works that push the boundaries of short-form theatre.
Past participants
QCF is in its inaugural year.
Application & guidelines
Online Application & Guidelines
Festival dates
2019 Festival
Application Open: Aug 1, 2019
Application Deadline: Sept 7, 2019
Festival Dates: December 12 – 15, 2019
What we provide
• A stage manager and lighting designer and sound technician
• Box office, website and ticketing support.
• 1 dress rehearsal with full tech.
• 1 technical rehearsal to build cues and set sound levels.
• Some time in the theatre over the course of a two-week rehearsal period. These hours will be determined based on availability and the equal sharing of time between participants.
• Theatrical lighting and sound equipment, as well as designers for sound/lighting needs.
• Playbill.
• Cross-promotional facilitation with the rest of Quick Creation Festival.Venue for rehearsals, tech and performances.
What you provide
• All the elements required for your 5 minute to 20 minute production (scenery, props, costumes, music, sound cues).
• Fees for artists and staff (aside from staff provided and paid for by Son of Semele).
• A commitment to promote the festival as a whole and support the work of other artists in the festival.
Got questions?
Email the festival producer here.