Within Criteria 1 – 

• “emerging” – For the Bridge Project, we define emerging artists as individuals or creative teams who have been making work outside of educational institutions in the Greater Seattle Area for 5 years or less. We understand that there is nuance to this criteria, so we invite you to clarify on your application how you believe you meet this criteria.

• “in Seattle” – For the Bridge Project, when we say “in Seattle” we mean the Greater Seattle Metropolitan area, which includes King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. This project is specifically aiming to benefit residents of this region, so you must live and/or work in this area to be eligible for the Bridge Project. 

• “available for all dates” – We mean that you are available to be present either physically or in some cases virtually for the entire duration of the dates listed. Selected applicants will set their rehearsal schedule during the residency, but they must be available for all meetings, technical/dress rehearsals and performances. 

Within Criteria 2 – 

• “Artistic Promise” – We mean that the proposal communicates a clear and innovative artistic vision, values, and intent. Because this is an opportunity for emerging artists, we understand that you may not have existing work that demonstrates these things, but artistic promise speaks to the demonstration that your future work will be defined by a strong vision, values, and intent.  

Within Criteria 5 –

• “Feasibility” – The Bridge Project is a 6-week opportunity to create a short work to be presented alongside two other short works within a live theater context. We encourage you to stretch the limits of what is possible, but your proposal will be strongest if you help us understand how this proposal will exist within this context, and consider what is achievable given the resources and time available to you. We see the Bridge project as a catalyst for ideas, and many alums go on to expand their work beyond the original scope of the first performance, so keep in mind that this first iteration does not need to be the final product, but just the first premiere of your larger idea. 

Early Summer – Applications Launch

Late Summer – Artists are informed of the panels decision

Early Fall – Artists are announced

January/February – Residency + Performance