WESTFEST: TOP FLOOR 2023 APPLICATION
WestFest: Top Floor presents two programs of visionary artists in a traditional theater setting at the Martha Graham Studio Theater located on the 12th Floor of the Westbeth Artists' Residence.
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THE PROCESS & TIMELINE:
Each artist will have the opportunity to show a new work or revision of a recent piece (8 minute max) in two nights of shared performance. 

  1. Tech Rehearsal: Tues & Wed April 25 & 26; 20 min slot assigned between 7:30-10:30 PM

  2. Performances: Thurs-Sun, April 27-30, 8:00 PM

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TO APPLY:

STEP 1 - Pay the application fee HERE.

Early Submission Deadline - December 19, 2022: $30

Regular Submission Deadline - DEADLINE EXTENSION: January 15, 2023: $40

STEP 2 - Complete the below application.

Please note: Strong preference will be given to artists based in the New York metropolitan area. 

The WF 2023 Application Deadline has been extended to January 15. Submission form closes on January 15 2023 at 11:59PM. Applicants will be notified of acceptance via email no later than Monday, January 23rd.

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Artist Bio (100 Words)
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Description of Proposed Work: Please include title and the piece length (up to 8 min). 
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Work Sample Video URL:
Work sample must be no more than 3 minutes in length, and must be the work you are proposing. WIP rehearsal videos are accepted.

VIDEO MUST BE OF THE EXACT CHOREOGRAPHY AND CAST YOU ARE PROPOSING. 

• Work samples MUST be via online source/link ie. Vimeo, YouTube only.
• Samples with minimal edits are preferred.

Please also leave cuing instructions AND password (if necessary), here.
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Application Fee & Festival Dates:
Please confirm you paid the application fee and can attend 1) a tech rehearsal on either April 25 or 26th, and 2) performances on April 27th - 30th, 2023. Submissions cannot be considered without application fee or rehearsal/performance commitment.
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