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WAXworks

WAXworks is currently accepting applications for Fall 2008. DEADLINE: All applications must be RECEIVED by July 25. No exceptions!

Application and Guidelines:

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Fall 2008 dates are:

September 21, October 26, November 16, December 14, Janurary 25 (2009)                     

Though we do our best to accomodate your scheduling needs, because there are limited slots available, and work is booked on a first come first served basis, submission of an application does not necessarily guarantee acceptance into your showcase date of choice.

For more information or if you have questions about the application and booking process, contact WAXworks Production Director Alexandra Burley via voicemail at: 718.599.7997 or waxworks (at) wax205 (dot) com

About the Program

WAXworks is an inclusive performance showcase that offers new and experienced artists the opportunity to present their work on a professional stage with substantial and versatile lighting, sound and technical systems. Any kind of stage work is welcome - we invite dance, theater, music, video, at the WAXworks performance lab performance art, poetry, comedy, juggling, singing, puppetry, acrobatics, monologues or anything else that can be performed on a stage. There is no audition process and few technical limitations.

WAXworks is designed to help artists advance their creative process by viewing their work through the objective eyes of a live, enthusiastic audience: guided by the WAX staff, audience members are invited to share their constructive criticisms, reactions and ideas with the artists in an anonymous written format. An involved audience is a supportive audience.

For a nominal fee, artists receive a half hour tech slot and a split bill performance opportunity for work up to 12 minutes in length; in addition to the performance, participants receive the audiences written feedback forms, and a video documenting their performance. In addition to performance services, we are now able to offer constructive criticism on press-kits and artists statements submitted as a part of the WAXworks application. By engaging in this process, artists take part in a "learn-by-doing" method of preparing and refining materials which they will need for other, forward looking opportunities.

Special Thanks:

In the Fall of 2006, WAXworks moved back home, to Williamsburg! With the support of our colleagues, Abby Bender and Andrew Dickerson, WAX continues its WAXworks seasons out of the Triskelion Arts Theater, located at 118 North 11th Street, 3rd Floor (between Berry and Wythe); L Train to Bedford Avenue

WAXworks is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional operational support was received in 2006 from the JP Morgan Chase regrant program, and in 2008 from the New York State Council on the Arts regrant as administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, and through generous donations of individual patrons.

WAXworks concluded its residency at Arts at University Settlement in May 2006; many thanks to Arts Associate Eva Silverstein and Technical Director Emma K. Rivera for making the 2005 season WAXworks Phase II possible.

WAXworks Event Schedule:

As of Fall 2006, all performances take place at Triskelion Arts

Sunday, September 21, 2008 7:00 PM -

For a listing of past WAX events, check out our calendar archive