There are no limitations for an artistic concept or expression of performance and submissions may involve a single or many performers (or none at all). The work should, however, be created by current students or emerging artist who graduated in the last 5 years.
Is there any topic performances should follow?
There is no prescribed theme for PQ Studio: Festival. However, we are especially interested in submissions where performance design is a strong and integral element of performance. We are less interested in conceptual, directorial, or dramaturgical approaches where performance design plays a subservient roll.
Can dance (non-verbal) performances be submitted?
Absolutely! PQ Studio: Festival accepts submissions from all types of performance, including theatre, music-theatre, opera, dance, performance art, puppetry, and new circus.
What qualifications are expected from the lead collaborator of workshops and masterclasses?
There are no pre-requisites to lead a workshop or masterclass as part of PQ Studio. We are looking for professionals, educators, arts administrators, and emerging artists to lead workshops from all areas of the visual and performing arts: performance design (scenography, costume design, lighting design, sound design, projection/digital media design), architecture, puppetry, technical theatre, dance and choreography, theatre theory, history & criticism, as well as visual & fine art. The curator will primarily be looking at the quality, thoughtfulness, relevance, and feasibility of the workshop proposal, with previous experience and qualifications being a secondary consideration.
In what language will workshops and masterclasses be conducted?
All workshops and masterclasses should be presented in English.
What topics are explored through PQ Studio workshops and masterclasses?
PQ Studio will act as a catalyst for creative progress by encouraging experimentation, networking, innovation and future collaboration. In this spirit, we are looking for proposals that explore all forms and approaches of performance design organized around PQ2019’s guiding artistic principals of IMAGINATION, TRANSFORMATION and MEMORY.
A list of approaches can be found in the Call for Proposals.