paclab

a space to work at Portland Actors Conservatory

a program under Community Service Initiative, AccessPAC

PAClab is a low-cost self-production program that serves emerging independent theatre artists, theatre companies and groups by offering affordable rehearsal and performance space for theatremakers to develop and show their work in various stages of development.

The PAClab program is undergoing a pilot process in August, 2011, and we are currently accepting letters of intent to be considered as a pilot participant.

Selected participants in the PAClab program will be provided with a total of 48 rehearsal hours, a technical orientation to a designated representative of participant’s choice, one day of technical rehearsal*, and two performances in the theatre over the course of a four week period. Total fees to be paid by the artist, if accepted for PAClab, are $250. This includes the above support, as well as $30 in parking passes. The complete PAClab package is valued at $850 at market rate.

The intent of PAClab is to allow theatre practitioners time and space to dedicate to the development of a work. Lighting and sound cues should be kept minimal, as time for technical rehearsal is limited. Set pieces may not be stored at PAC during the residency, but limited space for prop storage is available.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, bio/resume or company history, and minimal documentation of performance history (photographic stills only, please, no VHS or DVDs) by July 15, 2011.

Completed applications can be submitted to paclab@actorsconservatory.com.

Please make sure your letter of intent contains the following information:

Name
Company, if applicable (if so, does it have its 501c3 status? Please note length of company’s existence)
Complete contact information: mailing address, phone number, and email
Description of project
Key collaborators including actors, designers, and other personnel
Where are you currently in your process on this project; have you already started?
What will you be focusing on during your rehearsal time at PAC, and are your goals upon completion?
Where and when do you hope to take your project from PACLAB?

Following the PAClab pilot program, the Conservatory plans to select two PAClab applicants on a quarterly basis throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Dates of sessions will be determined by PAC throughout the year, and participant rehearsals scheduled within set timeframes. Would you like to be notified of future PAClab application deadlines? Sign up for our e-newsletter here.

Learn more about the Community Service Initiative, AccessPAC.