Griffin Independent 2011

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – FRIDAY AUGUST 27, 2010

WHAT IS GRIFFIN INDEPENDENT?

Griffin Independent is Griffin’s annual season of red hot new writing co-presented with the country’s most exciting independent theatre-makers.

Running in parallel to Griffin’s own main season of new Australian plays, Griffin Independent aims to bridge the independent and main stage sectors and to provide our best independent theatre makers with the best opportunities and support.

In 2009 and 2010, Griffin Independent focused exclusively on new international writing and produced plays from the United States, Germany, Spain, Ireland and England by a variety of celebrated writers including Tracey Letts, Neil La Bute, Charles Mee, Falk Richter, Sarah Grochala, Juan Mayorga, Mark O’Rowe, Conor McPherson and Martin Crimp.

In 2011, Griffin Independent aims to foster a similar vital dialogue between the best new international writing and the best local writing. However, in response to a pressing industry need, in 2011 we will adopt a more open curatorial policy. Rather than focusing exclusively on new international work, we simply want to stage the best new writing by the best independent artists. So, in 2011 Griffin Independent also invites submissions of new Australian plays (including adaptations) that applicants believe would suit the space and the season.

Also in 2011, to ensure that Griffin Independent is the first choice space for independent artists, the company will be offering an increased level of artistic support from the core Griffin artistic team, including the Artistic Director.

For more information on the deal and submitting your project for consideration, click here.  Please note that as our capital works program continues in 2011, the season will be smaller than usual with only four slots available.

If you have any further questions about the season or submission process, email belinda@griffintheatre.com.au. We look forward to reading your submission.

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