Short + Sweet

Short+Sweet Theatre Dubai 2019

The seventh annual Short+Sweet Dubai Theatre Festival will run for six sensational weeks at The Junction in Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz from January 24th to March 9th, 2019

The full schedule for the Festival will be announced soon but in the meantime here's your chance to register for the UAE's number one theatre event.

To register as an ACTOR click HERE

To register as a DIRECTOR click HERE

To register as an INDEPENDENT THEATRE COMPANY (ITC) click HERE

To regsiter as a WRITER/Enter a SCRIPT click HERE

To register as BACK STAGE CREW click HERE

To register your interest as an AUDIENCE MEMBER click HERE

DEADLINES:

SCRIPT ENTRY - 5pm, Sunday September 30

ITC and DIRECTOR REGISTRATION - 5pm, Monday October 15

ACTOR REGISTRATION - 5pm, Monday October 22

Short+Sweet New Directors Initiative

Thank you for registering for the New Directors Initiative.

This form is to take payment. Please contact Luke Berman on luke.berman@shortandsweet.org if you have any questions.

Ten new plays selected for Short+Sweet Illawarra

We are excited to announce another batch of shows that will form the Top-20 season of short plays at the inaugural Short+Sweet Illawarra.

Congratulations to our new writers and our new directors!

A WOMB WITH A VIEW
written by Rich Orloff (USA)
directed by Karen Beavis
Moments before being born, a baby girl has second thoughts about leaving the comfort of her current home.

NDI: Fee Discount and Waiver Application

Please complete the following form to apply for a fee waiver or discount for the New Director's Initiative.

We will be in touch with the outcome of your waiver application once final participants have been confirmed.

New Directors Initiative Registration: Sydney 2018

Welcome to the Short+Sweet New Director's Program. Over two weekends in August, you’ll learn some of the basic skills required to direct a play and get valuable hands-on experience working with scripts, actors and writers. You’ll also have the opportunity to get a reserved slot in the 2019 Short+Sweet Festival (Sydney).

Introducing the first ITC productions for Short+Sweet Illawarra 2018

We are proud to announce the first batch of plays that will light up the stage at the very first Short+Sweet Illawarra – the newest addition to the world’s largest little play festival.

The first plays to make the cut are our Independent Theatre Company’s, which come from both established and brand new theatre groups in the Illawarra, and as far down the coast as Pambula!

It is our honour to introduce successful ITC productions into Short+Sweet Illawarra 2018:

Directors Registration for Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2019

Thank you for your interest in directing for Short+Sweet Theatre Sydney 2019!

We welcome directors from all walks of life, from professional directors to enthusiastic amateurs. Everyone will be given consideration.

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.

Please provide your details below and the Festival Director will get back to you as soon as possible.

Name *

Surname *

Phone *

please provide your mobile number

E-Mail *

Are you under 18? *

Yes

No

We need to know this to ensure compliance with the Working With Vulnerable People (background checking) Act 2011.

Have you directed for stage or screen in the past? *

Yes

No

Have you directed for Short+Sweet festivals in the past? *

Yes

No

Have you participated in Short+Sweet festivals in other ways in the past? *

Yes

No

Experience

This field is not compulsory: you may either add a description of your acting experience and interests, or upload your curriculum vitae below.

Curriculum Vitae

You may either upload your curriculum vitae, or add a description of your acting experience above.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: txt rtf pdf doc docx.

Book Complimentary Tickets: QLD 2018

DUE: No later than 4 days before your performance

Which performance would you like to book for? *

Title of the show you are associated with *

Your name *

Please note: this name must have been registered by the director.

Name for the ticket collection *

The name of the person who will collect the ticket from box office. Leave blank if it is the same name.

Email Address for confirmation *

We will send a confirmation to this email address on or before the day of the chosen performance.

Auditions Short+Sweet Illawarra 2018

AUDITIONS: SHORT+SWEET ILLAWARRA 2018

We are looking for actors to register to audition for the newest member of World's Largest Short Play Festival: Short+Sweet Illawarra. It doesn't matter how old you are, what your cultural background is, or your shape or size - with over 20 plays being performed, odds are there will be a role for you!

Name *

E-Mail *

Mobile or Phone Number *

Enter your mobile number 04XX XXX XXX or Landline phone number 02 XXXX XXXX

Suburb of Residence *

State of Residence *

Gender *

Auditions are held in age and gender groups. Which gender group would you like to audition for? If you believe you would like to be considered for roles in either gender, we will allow you to audition in both gender groups.

Which Audition Day Can You do? *

Either Date

Saturday 4 Aug (10:30am - 5pm)

Sunday 5 Aug (11am - 5pm)

I can't make either date but I'd like to audition

Upload CV

Please attach a brief CV detailing your experience. You can obtain a template CV from luke.berman@shortandsweet.org or simply attach a document file with a written bio of your skills and experience. Max 5MB. PDF / DOC / DOCX accepted.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: txt rtf html pdf doc docx.

If you cannot upload a CV please tell us about your acting experience (performance and training)

CV's are HIGHLY recommended. They are needed so directors can read about you after your audition.

Please upload a headshot *

Professional actor headshots are preferred. If you don't have one, any picture which shows your face nice and close is acceptable.
Files must be less than 5 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png.

Would you like to be considered for a drama, a comedy or both?

Drama

Comedy

Both

Script Submissions Closing Soon for Short+Sweet Illawarra

FINAL CALL: Script and ITC Submissions

SHORT+SWEET ILLAWARRA

Submissions close 11:59 pm Thursday 31st May 2018

Time is running out to be a part of the Illawarra's inaugural season of ten-minute plays as part of Short+Sweet: The world's biggest little play festival. If your play is shortlisted, it will be available to be selected by our directors for performance in October.