Applications are now invited for Seymour's inaugural Companies Season, running from July-December 2011 and supported by Arts NSW.

This curated season responds to the need for small and/or emerging performance companies to have access to subsidised performance space to produce work, grow their practice and build their sustainability. It is both for new companies and for those who have been around for a while. It is also a program where larger, more established companies can present exploratory work within a supported environment.

The season primarily aims to present companies/directors/producers who have some track record; are pursuing an ongoing artistic practice; and who also have some level of existing audience.

The program is also part of a broader push to enliven Seymour's downstairs theatre all year round. It is a great space and the Seymour team want to curate a program of spirited work from outstanding companies who are committed to an ongoing life as an Australian arts company.

The program encourages all genres of performance companies to apply – it's about creating and presenting exciting ideas in performance, be they dance, text based theatre, devised performance, new music or multi-genres combined.

The season is also underpinned with a philosophy of partnership; the Seymour Centre and each individual company will work together to develop, market and promote each production to make the whole season a success.

The venue is Seymour’s Downstairs theatre – 153 seats, end-on configuration.

Each successful company receives a free rehearsal space; a 60% split of the final net box office receipts; 46 hours of hands-on technician time; a technician operating each show; FOH, bar staff and dedicated usher; use of standard in-house sound system and lighting rig; artistic, technical, and marketing advice as required; and marketing and publicity support from Seymour.

Sounds pretty darn sweet, right? To apply, download full deatils and an application form as either a Word document or a PDF. Fill in the application form and send it with any supporting materials (eg DVDs, CVs, reviews etc) to:

SEYMOUR COMPANIES SEASON
Timothy Jones
Artistic Director & General Manager
Seymour Centre
PO Box 553
Broadway NSW 2007

You can also email Timothy your application, along with any queries you may have. Applications must be received by 5pm Friday, 11 February, 2011. Companies may be asked to attend a follow-up interview.

Visit the Seymour Centre website for more information.