Greetings all!
We're gearing up for the 2008 Rocky Mountain regional tour of the TG Roadshow, and we're looking for performers who want to dazzle audiences with their TG brilliance!
Here's the deal...
WHO WE ARE:
The TG roadshow is a constantly evolving, multimedia, performance art extravaganza. It is a modern variety show comprised entirely of artists who self-identify as transgender. Past performances have included poetry, hip-hop, short films, storytelling, dance, rock music, comedy, opera, and performance art of all imaginable varieties.
Each performance is accompanied by a display of stationary art (i.e.
paintings and sculpture), but the focus is on the live acts, a unique evening of entertainment where transpeople demonstrate that we are whole people, multi-faceted and infinitely talented. The show is not explicitly about gender, but is carried out in the belief that expressions of gender and expressions of self are inseparable. For more information about the Roadshow, its history and its aspirations, see www.->-bleeped-<-roadshow.org
WHAT WE WANT:
Transpeople have access to unique layers of perspective on the human
experience. Through sharing these experiences, we want our audiences
to be entertained, challenged, educated, disturbed, and amused. We
want them both laughing and thinking. We might change their lives, or
we might just change their evenings – but whatever we do, we'll do it
with flair. We're interested in a range of media: spoken word, music,
dance/movement, and performance art of all kinds.
In seeking to reflect many different versions of the trans experience,
we strive for diversity not only of gender identity/expression, but of
race, ethnicity, age, class, region of origin, ability, family structure, sexual orientation, educational background, religion, etc.
All people who identify themselves as transgender are welcome to submit.
We are currently looking for 4-6 people who will join us to share their lives through their live art for the entirety of the Rocky Mountain tour, April 19-27. (Later we may also seek performers who are interested in joining select shows in their own hometowns. Please only submit now if you can participate in the entire week-long tour.)
We are also seeking film submissions and visual art to display.
WHAT YOU GET:
The TG Roadshow will be touring April 19th through 27th, 2008, with a show nearly every night. We are performing only in the Rocky Mountain Region (WY, CO, NM.) Venues will be varied and may include galleries and coffee shops, as well as theaters and college campuses. All transportation will be provided by the Roadshow, including airfare to/from Denver and local transportation by car or van. The Roadshow will also provide all accommodations and meals. You will receive a cash honorarium (exact amount still to be determined), and you are welcome to sell any merchandise that you may have. Most importantly, you get to have a really great time!
HOW TO GET IT:
All people who identify themselves as transgender are invited to
submit any kind of performance art. Auditions may be held live (via
phone or in person - Denver, CO, or Farmington, ME), but this isn't
necessary. We will gladly accept text, photos, video, and/or
audio recordings.
Along with your performance submission, please tell us a bit about
yourself. This will help us to ensure that we are giving voice to
people with divergent experiences, as well as showcasing a variety of
performance styles. Include as much information as you'd like, in
order to let us form a well-rounded picture of you. You could be a
perfect addition to the ->-bleeped-<- Roadshow 2008 - you just have to tell
us why...
If you have ever performed with the ->-bleeped-<- Roadshow, you are not
required to send a new audition piece, although you may do so if your
performance style has changed significantly. You do, however, need to
let us know if you want to be considered for this tour.
*** We are accepting submissions until February 22nd. ***
E-mail ->-bleeped-<-roadshow@... for more information.
Please spread the word and forward this message widely.
Thanks!
Jamez Terry & Kelly Shortandqueer
Co-organizers, TG Roadshow
Check out our website
(currently under construction, but always fabulous):
http://www.->-bleeped-<-roadshow.org/
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