paclab

a space to work at Portland Actors Conservatory

a program under Community Service Initiative, AccessPAC

PAC LAB 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 PAC LAB program is in its second year, after completing a successful pilot program in 2011.

2012 PAC LAB Residencies:

Wonderheads
http://www.wonderheads.com/
Performance: LOON, a WONDERHEADS workshop premiere
8:00pm, Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23
Tickets pay what you will, available at the door
Info: theheads@wonderheads.com

Lights Up! Productions
http://www.lightsupproductions.com/#!
Performance:  Anything But Brilliant - a love story, written and directed by Bobby Ryan
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tickets and Info: 503.206.8917 or info@lightsupproductions.com

Push Leg
http://pushleg.com/
Performance: NIGHTHAWKS - an original devised work
Sunday, August 26 and Monday, August 27
Tickets and Info: pushleg@gmail.com

Selected participants in the PAC LAB program will be provided with a total of 40 rehearsal hours (including one day of technical rehearsal), and two scheduled performances in the theatre over the course of a four week period. A technical orientation with a designated representative of participant’s choice is also provided. Total fees to be paid by the artist, if accepted for PAC LAB, are $250. This includes the above support, as well as $30 in parking passes. The complete PAC LAB package is valued at $850 at market rate.

The intent of PAC LAB 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).

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 PAC LAB?

The Conservatory plans to select two PAC LAB applicants on a quarterly basis throughout the 2012-2013 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 PAC LAB application deadlines? Sign up for our e-newsletter here.

Learn more about the Community Service Initiative, AccessPAC.