MAKE 2024 – applications now open

Eligibility
MAKE takes the form of an annual residential laboratory where ideas for new performance work are developed with the mentorship of renowned theatre artists and for some, in collaboration with other participants. MAKE puts emphasis on the generation of new performance work outside of the traditional writer-led model. It is open to artists exploring a variety of dramaturgical models in their work including devised work, documentary theatre work, text-driven work using found or fragmentary texts, music theatre, new writing experimenting with form, digital and interactive presentation formats.

MAKE offers mentorship to develop theatre and performance projects, working individually or in collaboration with other artists. Groups of up to two artists are welcome to apply.

Applications are welcome from Ireland-based and international artists.

Application
This edition of MAKE is tailored for artists who are:

Developing a new performance work or
Seeking new approaches to connecting with their artistic practice

Participation in MAKE is by application only.
Complete this online application form.

This is a summary of what you will need to prepare to complete the form:

• Outline your work to date and include, where available, online links to videos and reviews of this work. (200-250 words)
• Outline how you meet the criteria of MAKE as an artist making new performance work outside of the traditional writer-led model? (100-150 words)
• Tell us about what you propose to work on during the week at MAKE? This can be a proposal for developing a new performance work or seeking new approaches to connecting with your artistic practice (200 – 250 words)
• What do you think you would get out of MAKE? (200-250 words)
  Finally, there are referees and a CV upload.
  Full attendance from Saturday 7 – Saturday 14 December 2024 is required.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 14 October. Successful applicants will be advised on Tuesday 22 October.

The MAKE partners are dedicated to ensuring that the programme is accessible to all artists, regardless of their circumstances. If additional support would enable your participation, please let us know in your application. We will work with you individually to explore how we can help address any barriers, within the limits of our budget.

Selection
The selection panel uses the following criteria:

• Artistic output to date
• Artistic ethos and ambition of the applicant’s proposal
• Benefit that participating in this edition MAKE would offer artist
• The group dynamic

Apply
To apply, please fill in the online application form
If you have any questions or queries, email Paul paul@performingartsforum.ie.
Closing Date For Applications 5pm on Monday 14 October.