Director Registration for Short+Sweet Sydney 2022
Thank you for your interest in directing for Short+Sweet Sydney 2022!
We welcome directors from all walks of life, from professional directors to enthusiastic first timers. Everyone will be given consideration. You'll be asked to submit a cv or any relevant information to us.
Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2022
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ROUND 2 SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!!!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted to be a part of Short+Sweet Sydney 2022.
If successful in your submission, you will be contacted directly.
See you in the theatre!!!
ROUND 2 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
If you missed out on getting your submission in for Round 1 then you are in luck!!!!
Round 2 submissions are now OPEN so clickon the FESTIVAL SUBMISSIONS tab and get your application in as a Director, Actor or ITC.
Round 2 submissions close at 11.59pm on Monday August 15, 2022.
Come and help us celebrate our 20th birthday in a big way!!!!
UPDATE - 01/07/2022
Our Round 1 Submissions or our Sydney 20th Birthday Fest are now closed and we are so excited to see how the season is shaping up.
We have been a little waylaid with new announcements as our Sydney venue tossed us some unexpected curve balls - but hey, if the last two years has taught us anything, it's how to adapt!
So with this in mind, here are the new dates for SYDNEY 2022.
Saturday July 30 Actor Auditions Day
Sunday September 4 It's our Birthday Party! Don't miss our Festival Launch Event!
Monday September 12 to Sunday September 18 DA SILVA Week
Monday September 19 to Sunday September 25 WEEK OFF/Alternate Programming
Monday September 26 to Sunday October 2 LAWSON Week
Monday October 3 to Sunday October 9 LIU Week
Monday October 10 to Sunday October 16 WEEK OFF
Monday October 17 to Sunday October 23 (except Oct 22) FINALS
Sydney Directors will receive the TOP 80 plays shortlist next week. Registered actors, will receive advice for your auditions. Registered ITC's will be allocated their dates next week as well. Remaining 2021 participants we will confirm your participation and commence scheduling which will be in our first two weeks of programming.
[Updates will be posted here!](https://shortandsweet.org/festivals/shortsweet-theatre-sydney-2022)
WOULD YOU AND YOUR ORGANISATION LIKE TO PARTNER WITH US? Please get in touch if you'd like to receive a copy of our Sponsorship and Partnerships deck. Take out an ad in our program, donate prizes or lets work together to create a bespoke solution for you and your organisation to help you engage with our incredible Short+Sweet community!
The biggest little play festival in the world is turning 20 this year in its hometown of Sydney and will be returning to the Tom Mann Theatre in Surry Hills from August 28 - October 9!
Nick Hardcastle returns as Festival Director with Belinda Ling as Festival Producer. After having to reprogram the 2021 festival 5 times due to COVID and associated restrictions in 2021, Nick and Belinda are focusing on a consolidated and elevated event that is a true celebration of the great spirit, legacy and format that everyone loves about Short+Sweet! Oh and there will be cake!
All remaining plays that were invited in to the 2021 festival and were unable to be presented will be automatically invited to appear this year. There will be NO WILDCARDS this year. Everyone who is accepted in the Festival will be programmed in competition and will be guaranteed two evenings and one matinee performance. Our groups this year will be named after some inspring artists who have been members of our Short+Sweet Sydney community and have gone on to continue to inspire us in their respective artistic lives.
SUBMIT YOUR SCRIPT by June 17, 2022 HERE!!
"To ensure that we have the opportunity to see the full breadth of our community here in Sydney represented on stage, I am building a Diversity and Inclusion Programming Team. Everyone on this team will be asked to engage with specific community groups of writers, directors and actors to make sure that those artists have an opportunity to participate in the festival and that their stories can be shared. Whether they be diversely abled, BIPOC, new immigrants, LGBTQ+, have English as a second language or are elderly - I want anyone that might think that there isn't a place for them in the open English language program of Short+Sweet, to know that we have room for them and want them to be seen and heard," says FD Nick Hardcastle.
Your City, Your Stories - YOUR FESTIVAL since 2002!
To find out more or to apply to join our D&I Committee, contact nick.hardcastle@shortandsweet.org
Short+Sweet presents a unique opportunity to sponsors and partners to reach thousands of people over a extended period. With in theatre activations, on screen loops, outdoor signage, verbal acknowledgements, merchandise, a printed festival brochure, special events, prize giving opportunities and an endless array of bespoke collaborations possible - now is the time to get your brand or company involved with our incredibly engaged community!
To request a sponsorship and partnerships proposal, contact nick.hardcastle@shortandsweet.org
If you have a passion for the theatre and would like to be a part of our great team then REGISTER HERE! We have roles waiting for you behind the scenes in production, props, front of house, sponsorship and more!!! We’d love to hear from you!
We look forward to welcoming our community back to share Short+Sweet Sydney's 20th Birthday Festival 2022 with us at the Tom Mann Theatre, 136 Chalmers Street Surry Hills.
#shortandsweet #sssydney2022 #shortsweetfest
Crash Test Illawarra SCRIPTS
Script Submissions Form
Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Crash Test Drama, produced by Black Box Theatre in association with Wollongong Workshop Theatre (WWT) and Short+Sweet Illawarra.
For your script to be eligible for Crash Test Drama, you will need to ensure:
* The Play has never been produced in front of a paying audience (Must be original)
* Play must be 10min or less (we do allow plays to run up to 15 minutes with approval from the Executive Producer)
PACKAGES
Sound Files and Tech Script Form
SHORT+SWEET ILLAWARRA THEATRE FESTIVAL 2021
TECH: Sound Files and Tech Scripts
Dear Directors
Please upload all your audio files as soon as possible. We also suggest you bring all your files (sound files, tech script) with you on a USB to your Technical Rehearsal as well as a printed copy of your tech script.
POSTERS and HERO image
SHORT+SWEET ILLAWARRA THEATRE FESTIVAL 2021
Please upload your posters here (if you have one for your play).
Please also upload a "hero" image. This could be a set up photo of an actor, an engaging rehearsal shot. It gives us an alternative image to promote your play. If you don't have a poster, please make sure you get at least one image over to us to we can promote your play.
Artist Quotes | Short+Sweet Illawarra Theatre 2021
SHORT+SWEET ILLAWARRA THEATRE FESTIVAL 2021
What does the festival mean to you?
To help us promote the festival, we want to hear in your own words what the festival means to you.
We will convert your answers into quotes to use on our Season Program Booklet and for use online.
Actor / Audition Registration Short+Sweet Perth 2022
We welcome professional and enthusiastic amateurs actors alike. Everyone will be given consideration
Before registering, please check the key festival dates and make sure you’ll be available. This festival is a commitment and you need to make sure you have the time and passion to participate.
Director Registration for Short+Sweet Perth 2022
Thank you for your interest in directing for Short+Sweet Perth 2022.
We welcome directors from all walks of life, from professional directors to enthusiastic first timers. Everyone will be given consideration. You'll be asked to submit a cv and / or any other relevant information.
If you are selected as a director, you will be sent all the relevant information regarding selecting your script in due course. Before registering, please check the key festival dates and make sure you’ll be available.
Registration closes end of Sunday 20 February.
Short+Sweet Perth 2022
Yes! As promised, Short+Sweet Perth is coming back in 2022, again on the Main Stage at the excellent Subiaco Arts Centre. If you participated in our inaugural season in 2021 we want you back - please register and tell your friends. If you're new to Short+Sweet, read on.
Short+Sweet Perth is an open access competitive festival of 10 minute plays. We bring together a broad range of artists - professional performing artists working alongside talented enthusiasts, as well as artists with experience and expertise in other artforms trying their hand at theatre.
We commence with a series of heats and finish with finals comprising the top 10 plays as voted by our audiences and assessed by industry judges. It is great theatre for participants and audiences.
We are looking for writers, directors and actors, either independently or as part of a local theatre company. You can bring your own script, or we will provide you a selection to choose from our library of phenomenal local and international scripts.
Short+Sweet Perth is presented in proud partnership with the Perth Theatre Trust.
The Short+Sweet family is committed to building a more creative world, 10 minutes at a time. The platform provides an accessible and enjoyable theatrical experience to individuals from all walks of life, and gives them the opportunity to connect with creatives from all over the world. Be part of it!
KEY DATES 2022 *
Final reading of Edge Performance Writers scripts (directors invited - and actors for cold readings): afternoon Sunday 23 January, Subiaco Arts Centre
Script submission deadline: Sunday 6 February
Director registration deadline: Sunday 13 February
Independent Theatre company with own script: Register script by Sunday 13 February
Directors meeting with Festival Director: Sunday 20 February
Script packs provided by Festival Director to directors: 25 February
Directors provide Festival Director with script preferences: By Saturday 5 March
Festival Director advises directors of script allocation: By Tuesday 8 March
Actor registration deadline: Sunday 6 March
Auditions: Weekend of 12 - 13 March
Season (heats) commences: 19 May
Week 1: 19 - 21 May
Week 2: 26 - 28 May
Week 3: 2 - 4 June
Week 4: 9 - 11 June
Finals: 23, 24, 25 June
Season concludes: 25 June
As a participant, you will perform in one of our heats (3 performances during one of the above weeks in the season), and then potentially go through to the finals. Please assume you will be in the finals and keep the full set of dates free for now!
* All dates 2022. All deadlines are midnight that day.
KEEN TO BE INVOLVED?
Short+Sweet Perth updates will be available on our Facebook page - @ShortandSweetPerth - please follow us.
Writers: please submit your script(s) by the end of Sunday 6 February 2022 by clicking on 'Submit a Script' toward the top of this page.
Directors: please register your interest by the end of Sunday 20 February (go to 'Festival Submissions' above).
Independent Theatre Companies (ITC): please first register your director under 'Festival Submissions' above. If you are bringing your own script you will also need to register that by clicking on 'Submit a Script' toward the top of the page. These steps should be completed by the end of Sunday 20 February.
Actors: auditions will be held at the Subiaco Arts Centre the weekend of 12 - 13 March (pencil this in!). Please register for audition by the end of Sunday 6 March (go to 'Festival Submissions' above).
Volunteers: you are always welcome! If you are interested in publicity and marketing, front of house, or backstage aspects of the Festival please contact the festival director (details below)!
Note writers may submit as many scripts as they like, but only one may be selected for any one festival. Directors may only direct one play. Actors - you may perform in up to two plays.
FOR ANYTHING ELSE...
If you need assistance with your submission or have any general queries please do not hesitate to contact festival director, Michael Wood, at michael.wood@shortandsweet.org