Catalyst Series Guidelines
2010-2011 Season
DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
Before you apply, please contact Managing Director Amanda Leslie to discuss your project at (828) 239-0263 ext. 112 or amanda@ncstage.org.
Download a copy of these guidelines here.
Download the Catalyst application here.
North Carolina Stage Company’s Catalyst Series, begun in 2004, is a series of curated performances offered by grassroots theatre companies in collaboration with NC Stage. Catalyst Series shows run for one or two weekends, scheduled around the NC Stage Mainstage productions.
NC Stage’s philosophy is collaborative, and in the Catalyst Series, NC Stage agrees to shoulder some of the responsibilities of presenting, so that Catalyst companies can focus their resources on making their production the best it can be. In addition to free use of its theatre, NC Stage provides some technical, marketing, and front of house support. In exchange, NC Stage and the participating company split the box office proceeds, with the majority going to the producing company. (NC Stage will take 40% of the gross receipts, before expenses).
Producing in the Catalyst Series is a financial commitment, and the participating company is responsible for all costs of the production not covered by the Catalyst contract. Please see the requirements below for more details.
NCSC Will Provide:
• Free use of the theatre for load-in, tech, & dress
• Free use of the theatre for up to 6 performances
• Tickets
• Use of the NCSC Catalyst Series logo and brand
• Space in NCSC’s window on Haywood Street for marketing materials
• Coverage on NCSC’s website, email newsletters and social media
• Use of NCSC’s mailing list
• Use of NCSC box office resources (daily B.O. hours, online ticket sales, access to credit card sales)
• Use of basic lighting and sound systems (you will need to rent any additional items)
• Box office manager for up to six performances
• House manager for up to six performances
• Master electrician (up to 12 hours)
Catalyst Company Will Provide
• Stage manager
• Board operators (if needed)
• Production costs
• Designers
• Rehearsal space
• Playbills
• Posters/Postcards/Other marketing
• Mention in curtain speech and other public promotional events of being part of NCSC’s Catalyst Series, as well as a plug for whatever show is coming up next
• Graphic Design
• Agreement to consult with NCSC on designers, ticket prices and marketing plan
• Contact information for the artistic leader of the company, to field questions from the public
• 24 total volunteer hours for other Catalyst companies or NC Stage’s mainstage series
• All other costs
In addition to the services provided, NCSC is sometimes able to offer a discounted rate for things like advertising, rehearsal space and rental of theatrical equipment. This will depend on what resources are already being used by our Mainstage Productions.
PLEASE NOTE:
• NC Stage has limited backstage and dressing room space, and is not appropriate for casts of more than 12.
• NC Stage has a modified three-quarter thrust stage, NOT a proscenium.
• NC Stage encourages a collegial atmosphere in the Catalyst series. Companies are required to volunteer for each other, and encouraged to attend each other’s productions.
• Companies selected must sign a contract and liability release form with NC Stage
The 2010-2011 Catalyst Series Application Guidelines:
DEADLINE: May 10, 2010
The application process is competitive. NC Stage evaluates each application on artistic merit, thoroughness of proposal, and originality.
Before you apply, please contact Managing Director Amanda Leslie to discuss your project at (828) 239-0263 ext. 112 or amanda@ncstage.org.
After you discuss the application with Amanda, please submit four copies of the application (click here to download), and one copy of the script.
Delivery by hand:
We are located on Stage Lane, off of Walnut St. in downtown Asheville, across the street from Zambra. See www.ncstage.org for directions
By mail:
Attn: Catalyst Submissions
North Carolina Stage Company
15 Stage Lane
Asheville, NC 28801
We cannot accept applications by fax or email.