CALL FOR PROPOSALS

2nd National Asian American Theater Festival

New York City, October 2009

Proposals are being accepted now through November 1, 2008 from companies and individual artists for the Second National Asian American Theater Festival, to be held in New York City from October 8-18, 2009. 

Over approximately 10 days, the Festival will present approximately 10 productions by Asian American companies and individual artists, showcasing performance works that demonstrate and celebrate the vitally important contributions of Asian Americans to contemporary American culture. The Festival is a continuation of the momentum generated by the First National Asian American Theater Festival of June 2007, and National Asian American Theater Conferences in Los Angeles and Minneapolis, in 2006 and 2008, respectively.

For this Festival, we will be concentrating on presenting theater and performance art.  While we acknowledge the equally important and rich dance and music works Asian American artists offer, it is beyond our capacity to include those disciplines at this time.

We seek to represent diversity in demographics, style, and subject matter, and will present work from both established and emerging companies and artists from various parts of the country.  Artists and companies who have not previously been represented at conferences and festivals are especially encouraged to apply.

Proposed Programming:

* Fully produced works representing the diverse Asian American theatrical landscape.

* As appropriate, productions of collected solo and ensemble performance pieces.

* Open mics and showcase events.  Proposals to curate or host an event will be accepted.

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NAATF 09 Guidelines

NAATF 09 Application Form

Spearheaded in NYC by NAATCO (National Asian American Theatre Company) and Second Generation, the second NAATF celebrates the vitally important contributions Asian American artists make to the cultural landscape of the nation.

The festival fosters greater understanding of the growing influence Asian Americans have on the social and cultural identity of America. The works presented will inspire appreciation for the unique, yet universal stories of our communities.