Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival Seeking Plays for 2024 season

MONTREAL'S 17th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ANARCHIST THEATRE FESTIVAL
May 2024

The Montreal International Anarchist Theatre Festival (MIATF), the only festival in the world dedicated to anarchist theatre, is currently seeking plays, monologues, dance-theatre, puppet shows, mime, etc., in English, French and other languages, on the theme of anarchism or any subject pertaining to anarchism, i.e. against all forms of oppression including the State, capitalism, war, patriarchy, etc. We will also consider pieces exploring ecological, social and economic justice, racism, feminism, poverty, class and gender oppression from an anarchist perspective. We welcome work from anarchist and non-anarchist writers.

Application form & details: www.anarchistetheatrefestival.com
Deadline: November 6, 2023

IMPORTANT general information for the MIAFT

1. The MIATF cannot pay for airline tickets and transportation costs. Nor do we provide visas.

2. We will find housing for and give a per diem to artists who don't live in the Montreal area.

3. The MIATF is a juried theatre festival of plays that takes place mid-May during the month-long Montreal Festival of Anarchy.

4. We look for work that has a clear artistic vision and is inspired by the history and practice of anarchism or its ideals.

5. We encourage artists to take risks, ask important questions, and explore the realm of creativity. We look for work that is accessible, well presented and meets our standards.

6. As an all-volunteer festival with no government, nor corporate assistance, we provide limited but quality production resources, a minimal but professional technical staff, and a guaranteed responsive audience.

7. All box office revenues cover our operating expenses. We do not require a fee with your application.

8. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary production rights for their shows and their performers. This includes arranging for the required releases if any performer is in a union or other professional association. Likewise, the applicant is responsible for obtaining the performing rights if they are producing an existing play and for paying the required fees.

9. We must be informed immediately if the applicant's production differs from the application either in content or personnel. The MIATF reserves the right to cancel the invitation.

10. Successful applicants agree to send all necessary support material respecting the deadlines of the festival, to respond to MIATF check-ins before the festival, and to participate in any post show discussions with interested members of the audience.

11. We will assess all applications taking into consideration artistic merit, quality of the production, clarity of vision and how they fit into the festival line-up.

12. The MIATF will notify the applicants of the results by mid-December 2023.

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