(Open to everyone. Participants do not have to be associated with Steps)

The Performance Lab Series is designed to provide an opportunity for emerging and established artists from all disciplines to experiment and to experience their work in front of an audience. Dance, music, theatre, performance art and multidisciplinary works are welcome.

The keyword is EXPERIMENT! New, innovative, cutting edge, uniquely daring, finished or unfinished works of art are encouraged.

Artists "test" the results by receiving constructive, confidential written feedback based on audience member's perceptions and reactions to the work. This feedback will be collated and handed to the artist at the end of the performance evening.

Application Procedure
(please hand in/fax/mail everything in at one time)

The performance lab is an application based program and there are a limited number of spaces available for each performance. Early submission of applications is recommended.

To apply please do the following:

1. Complete an application
2. Pay a $15.00 non-refundable application fee.
3. Provide a bio or resume of related creative/performance experience.
4. Provide a VHS videotape of the work being performed with a completed application. If a videotape is not available, a complete, detailed written description will be necessary.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Artist pays a non refundable $25.00 lab fee (waived for Steps Faculty and Steps W/S, ISVP and Ensemble students). Artist will then receive an information packet, which includes the specs of the Studio Theatre, a sample audience feedback form, performance instructions and procedures, and tech/program information sheets.

1. Works should be a minimum of 2 minutes and a maximum of 8 minutes. If the work is longer, please select the 8 minute portion of the piece to be shown.
2. The piece is performed one time on one night only, but performers should be available for all possible performance dates.
3. There are no dress or tech rehearsals. During the week of the scheduled Lab, the Studio Theatre Space will be made available from 9-10:00pm for a complimentary 15 minute spacing rehearsal. Sign up is on a first come first served basis.
4. Lighting levels are available. Cues during the piece are not possible.
5. If the music for the work is recorded, artist must provide music on a CD to be handed to our sound technician the night of performance. Please bring a backup CD.
6. Tickets are sold at the door on a first come first served basis on the day of the performance. No reserved seating.
7. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to show time.
8. Artist may photograph/videotape their piece only. No flash photography.
9. Artist or a performer in the piece is requested to introduce the work with a brief explanation (2 minutes max).
10. Artist is responsible for their own set up and removal of any props. Please keep props to a minimum.
11. No nudity allowed.

The Lab Series is held in Steps Studio Theatre (Studio II, 3rd Floor) with minimal production support.

Sound System/Sound Operator
Lighting Operator
Stage Manager
Chairs/Mats for seating
Green Room
Complimentary Spacing Rehearsal time (based on availability)
Critique sheets
Program
Advertising/Publicity in Backstage and online for specific event
Discounted rehearsal rates for studio rental for the first two hours