2016-430-E Arts - The ArtsCenter - Spring 2016 Arts Grant Agreement

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DocuSign Envelope ID: ED5F0D80-E787-4882-9C8B-6E2C980000A7 Orange County Arts Commission Spring 2016 Arts Program Grant 3 ArtsCenter Stage production of I 0 By I 0 in the Triangle With ten full, albeit short, productions in 10 By 10, the festival introduces audiences to a variety of theatrical approaches. There are plays that make audiences laugh, that make audiences cry, that make audiences question; plays with artistic perspectives, political perspectives, socio-economic perspectives; plays that address age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, family, love; plays with dancing and plays with singing. Such a diversity of theatrical styles, naturally appeals to diverse audiences. International theatre at its most local, The ArtsCenter annually sponsors the produced playwrights to travel to the Triangle and engage in a cultural exchange that is vital to our community. Every year, sold-out audiences interact with these playwrights at the ever-popular Playwrights Gala (this summer on July 16, 2016), with a pre-show reception and post-show talkback with playwrights, actors and directors. At this event, audiences learn about the playwrights' and actors' creative processes, and become a part of that creative process themselves by suggesting ways that the playwrights can further develop their scripts. Furthermore, 10 By 10 is a forum for cross-collaborations between area artists. 10 By 10 has expanded in recent years to include ten directors as well as the ten actors traditionally hired. Mainstays of Triangle theatre will work alongside artists who are either new to the field or to the area; artistic directors and local college professors collaborate with college students and working actors. Such cross-collaborations are educational and inspiring to participating artists and demonstrate to audiences that area theatres are united in their mission to contribute to Triangle culture and community. It is three Orange-county based artists, working with 10 By 10 2016, for which ArtsCenter Stage seeks to support with a generous grant for OCAC. These three theater artists are established artists in the field of theater and come from a variety of backgrounds and experience. James Carnahan, (Set Designer for 10 By 10 2016), Emma Nadeau (Stage Manager for 10 By 10 2016), Victoria Ralston (Costume Designer for 10 By 10 2016). James Carnahan, started his set design career at The ArtsCenter in the 1980s and returned to design sets for seasons 2013-14 and 2014- 1 5. Emma Nadeau is one of those all-around jack of all trades in the theater: she's an actor, musician, dancer, stage manager. Her skills and expertise are much valued addition to 10 By 10. Victoria Ralston, is another well-rounded theater artist: properties expert, puppeteer, costume designer, set designer–Tori has a ton of experience to bring to the production. In order to support these Orange county-based theater artists, The ArtsCenter courteously asks the Orange County Arts Commission for a grant of $1,500 to help support these artists' fees. Specifically, the grant would cover the cost of paying these theater artists' stipends. 10 By 10 in the Triangle has become a tradition that Triangle audiences and theatre practitioners— and playwrights around the world—look forward to each year. A grant from the Orange County Arts Commission would be invaluable in maintaining The ArtsCenter as the largest employer of artists in Orange County, making this year's 10 By 10 in the Triangle a success, as well as laying the groundwork for continuing this important cultural event in years to come.