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REST Fest | Eclipse Edition
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application informaTion
ABOUT
The Theorists seek experimental and courageous artist citizens seeking a connection more deeply to ourselves, people, and our planet. Our vision for 2024 leads up to the total solar eclipse in Austin. Come dance in the dark and dream of dragons.
Revolutionary
Embodied
Sovereignty
Together
REST Fest is interested in presenting all haptic art forms inviting mixed-ability accessibility, theatrical and site-specific performances, and new media installations. We accept proposals for new works. Dream with us a co-created future.
Submissions may also expand beyond the stage and include audience engagement, or educational components.
VISION
We support collaborations between emerging, established, and experimental artists. Beyond presenting traditional works, selected artists will also be invited into an artist sanctuary with other festival artists. What would you dream up if you had two weeks of theater and studio space and local/national/international multi-disciplinary artists to collaborate with?
Our year-round residency specifically provides a bi-weekly artist sanctuary for artists transitioning between homes and monthly Aire Libre Arte block parties. Led by activist Denver Gonzalez, our art is our protest and we believe in mutual aid because all we have is each other. Artists in need of support may email info@fisterra.xyz.
Our 2024 Season is in collaboration with Fisterra and Dougherty Arts Center. Our mission is to promote personal and social well-being on a local, national, and global scale through the arts, aided by science and technology. We look forward to experiencing what Fisterra means to you!
DEADLINE
February 11, 2024 11:59 CST
Artists will be notified by February 13, 2024 of acceptance.
RESIDENCY DATES
March 25-April 8, 2024
FESTIVAL DATES
April 3-8, 2024
PERFORMANCE DATES
April 2/3 | Tech
April 4 | Dress (community night)
April 5/6 | Performances
APPLICATION FEE
Sliding Scale/Pay What You Can
All funds support our panel of emerging unhoused and established multi-disciplinary BIPOC artists.
1 submission | $25
2 submissions | $35
3 submissions | $45
PERFORMANCE LENGTHS
Solos | 4-6 mins
Duets | 4-8 mins
Group | 10-13 mins
Music | 40 min sets
Film | 4-15 mins
Site-Specific | 10-30 mins
Visual Art | 14-day installation
RESIDENCY DATES
March 25-April 8, 2024
FESTIVAL DATES
April 3-8, 2024
VENUES
1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
and
The George Washington Carver Museum
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702
HONORARIUM
Selected performers will receive a performance contract detailing the honorarium upon acceptance. The fee will be based on the extent and duration of performances and involvement and will take into consideration travel costs locally and internationally. Fisterra and The Theorists will provide letters of support for artists to apply for additional funding to subsidize expenses.
SUBSIDIZED REHEARSAL SPACE
In addition, we are happy to subsidize rehearsal space March 25 - April 8, 2024 in the theater and dance studio for rehearsals.
THE STAGE
The wooden stage floor has marley. Dressing Rooms and a dance studio for warm-up are provided. Theorist Fest crew members coordinate all technical needs and run sound during the performance.
SITE-SPECIFIC
Our theater is in the heart of South Austin, overlooking Downtown.
LIGHTING & PUBLICITY
The Theorists provide professional lighting design and publicity.
PROPS
Performers are responsible for all props and costumes. No shoes, confetti or glitter, and please be environmentally conscious.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
Professional photography and video are available for performers to purchase at an affordable, discounted rate.
MASTERCLASSES
Selected choreographers will receive invitations to teach master classes as a part of the festival (these classes will be compensated) as well as attend other master classes.