Apply to TCHF X!
The Twin Cities Horror Festival is entering its tenth year of bringing nightmares to the Twin Cities stage and screen. TCHF is a juried, live performance festival whose goal is to feature the many facets of horror across varying artistic disciplines (theatre, dance, cabaret, puppetry, etc), while also creating a superb experience for our participants and patrons. Productions should be fully realized and not "works in progress". There is no application fee to apply.
The application link is located at the bottom of this page. Below you will find the TCHF X Primer which will give you a better understanding for how the festival will work this year. YOU MUST READ THIS PRIMER BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION.
The application link is located at the bottom of this page. Below you will find the TCHF X Primer which will give you a better understanding for how the festival will work this year. YOU MUST READ THIS PRIMER BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION.
TCHF X Primer
TCHF X runs October 21-31, 2021. This year we’re offering a hybrid festival format that’s part virtual via live stream and part in-person at The Crane Theater in NE Minneapolis, MN.
VIRTUAL PRODUCTIONS:
TCHF X virtual productions will perform in rotating slots October 21-24. Exact number of productions is to be determined, as we’re providing some flexibility to our virtual medium, and offering 60 minute slots. If you would be interested in doing a shorter 30 minute show we may be able to pair you with another shorter length piece, splitting both the proceeds and production fees. (We are also open to the idea of one time special virtual events.)
Each production:
-Will have one virtual tech rehearsal via Zoom (as needed).
-Will receive up to three performance slots.
-There is a possibility of a production performing twice on a Saturday or Sunday.
-Will be provided a virtual technical director who will run the YouTube live stream on behalf of the festival.
-Must pay a production fee of $350 within two weeks of being selected.
Each production:
-Will have one virtual tech rehearsal via Zoom (as needed).
-Will receive up to three performance slots.
-There is a possibility of a production performing twice on a Saturday or Sunday.
-Will be provided a virtual technical director who will run the YouTube live stream on behalf of the festival.
-Must pay a production fee of $350 within two weeks of being selected.
IN-PERSON PRODUCTIONS:
We are currently planning to accept five in-person productions for TCHF X, which would perform in rotating slots October 28-31. Your production will perform on the main stage of the The Crane Theater, which at non pandemic capacity is 80 seats. (We are considering special one time events).
Each production:
-Will have one tech rehearsal at the Crane Theater. A technician will be provided to run cues.
-Will receive four performance slots. Three of the chosen productions will be performing twice on a Saturday or
Sunday.
-Must be a duration of at least 45 minutes and a max of 60 minutes including curtain call.
-Must be able to load in/set up your show in ten minutes, and load out in ten minutes once ended.
-Storage space is limited.
-Must pay a production fee of $400 within two weeks of being selected.
***Please note that while we anticipate being able to have an in-person portion of our festival in October, we understand that things are changing everyday and promise to, at a minimum, abide by whatever guidelines are recommended by the state and CDC.
Each production:
-Will have one tech rehearsal at the Crane Theater. A technician will be provided to run cues.
-Will receive four performance slots. Three of the chosen productions will be performing twice on a Saturday or
Sunday.
-Must be a duration of at least 45 minutes and a max of 60 minutes including curtain call.
-Must be able to load in/set up your show in ten minutes, and load out in ten minutes once ended.
-Storage space is limited.
-Must pay a production fee of $400 within two weeks of being selected.
***Please note that while we anticipate being able to have an in-person portion of our festival in October, we understand that things are changing everyday and promise to, at a minimum, abide by whatever guidelines are recommended by the state and CDC.
THE MONEY STUFF
TCHF is proud to continue our mission of "ensuring creators are paid for their work" by paying producing artists in the in person festival 100% of their individual ticket and punch pass sales (minus credit card and vendor processing fees). Tickets for the virtual portion of the festival will have a suggested donation level, all proceeds from those donations will be divided up between the virtual performing groups evenly by number of performances. To help fund continued festival operations, TCHF retains all sales of Unlimited Access Skeleton Keys. A full breakdown and timetable of payouts will be available in the Producers Handbook which is distributed upon acceptance into the festival.
For line of sight on possible profits from a festival production, last year's virtual performance producers each received a payout of $1,851.36 (80%/20% ticket split between artist and festival). An average payout from the in-person 2019 festival was $2,556.37 for five performances (100% of individual tickets and punch passes in a 165 seat venue). Please keep in mind profits are dependent on audience attendance and can vary.
TCHF recognizes the importance of amplifying BIPOC voices in the Twin Cities community and beyond. We recognize that one obstacle for producing artists getting their work on stage or screen is financial stress, so we created our BIPOC Artist Fund to assist with financial support. These funds will cover a portion of production fees for BIPOC producers, writer and/or directors.
For line of sight on possible profits from a festival production, last year's virtual performance producers each received a payout of $1,851.36 (80%/20% ticket split between artist and festival). An average payout from the in-person 2019 festival was $2,556.37 for five performances (100% of individual tickets and punch passes in a 165 seat venue). Please keep in mind profits are dependent on audience attendance and can vary.
TCHF recognizes the importance of amplifying BIPOC voices in the Twin Cities community and beyond. We recognize that one obstacle for producing artists getting their work on stage or screen is financial stress, so we created our BIPOC Artist Fund to assist with financial support. These funds will cover a portion of production fees for BIPOC producers, writer and/or directors.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
TCHF has a multi-step curation process in selecting festival productions:
1. Applications are due March 28th, 2021 at the Witching Hour (11:59pm CST).
2. The curation panel, a diverse curation panel currently being assembled from TC theater community members, working in collaboration with the Artistic Director Nissa Nordland Morgan and Associate Artistic Director Leslie Vincent, will select a candidate pool from applications the weekend of April 10th.
3. Selected candidate projects will interview with the artistic direction team the weekend of April 24 & 25th.
During these dates you must provide someone(s) who can speak about all facets of your production for a 45 minute virtual interview via Zoom (there will not be alternative dates provided).
4. Accepted groups will be notified no later than April 30th. Once notified, selected productions will have until May 2nd, 2021 by 11:59pm CST to accept the performance slot. If they decline we will offer the slot to another company.
5. Full Production Fees and signed Production Handbooks are due no later than 5/16/21.
1. Applications are due March 28th, 2021 at the Witching Hour (11:59pm CST).
2. The curation panel, a diverse curation panel currently being assembled from TC theater community members, working in collaboration with the Artistic Director Nissa Nordland Morgan and Associate Artistic Director Leslie Vincent, will select a candidate pool from applications the weekend of April 10th.
3. Selected candidate projects will interview with the artistic direction team the weekend of April 24 & 25th.
During these dates you must provide someone(s) who can speak about all facets of your production for a 45 minute virtual interview via Zoom (there will not be alternative dates provided).
4. Accepted groups will be notified no later than April 30th. Once notified, selected productions will have until May 2nd, 2021 by 11:59pm CST to accept the performance slot. If they decline we will offer the slot to another company.
5. Full Production Fees and signed Production Handbooks are due no later than 5/16/21.
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE APPLYING
1. You are responsible for writing/creating content, assembling actors, director, and any and all production staff. Depending on your tech needs, we HIGHLY encourage you to provide a stage manager to call your show.
2. You are responsible for all costumes, props, sound cues, and set pieces for your production.
3. You are responsible for marketing your own show. TCHF does general marketing for the festival lineup with regular social media updates and emails to patrons/press leading up to and during the festival, but we do not market individual shows. TCHF will create a page on our website for your show with a publicity photo, ratings, short description, and ticket link.
4. TCHF will handle all ticketing and front of house operations.
5. Virtual Artists: You are responsible for any personal streaming equipment or filming. Must have a reliable internet connection. TCHF will provide a virtual technical director and will stream to our YouTube channel. Artists are responsible for ensuring no copyrighted materials occur in their piece that could mute or shut-down a live steam.
6. We will require all artists to follow state mandates and CDC requirements regarding Covid-19. Artists must provide their own masks and/or face shields. We will provide cleaning supplies for general usage.
7. Out-of-Town Artists: If a part of the in-person portion of the festival, TCHF makes no guarantee of housing or transportation, but we will do our best to solicit our networks and connect you with possible leads for billeting.
If you feel that your production idea does not lie within the guidelines above, or fit current space requirements, and/or typical performance scheduling, we still encourage you to apply. We are always interested in hearing non-traditional ideas and ways to bring new horror experiences to our audience.
*Please direct any questions about this application to info@tchorrorfestival.com. DO NOT contact The Crane Theater directly.*
2. You are responsible for all costumes, props, sound cues, and set pieces for your production.
3. You are responsible for marketing your own show. TCHF does general marketing for the festival lineup with regular social media updates and emails to patrons/press leading up to and during the festival, but we do not market individual shows. TCHF will create a page on our website for your show with a publicity photo, ratings, short description, and ticket link.
4. TCHF will handle all ticketing and front of house operations.
5. Virtual Artists: You are responsible for any personal streaming equipment or filming. Must have a reliable internet connection. TCHF will provide a virtual technical director and will stream to our YouTube channel. Artists are responsible for ensuring no copyrighted materials occur in their piece that could mute or shut-down a live steam.
6. We will require all artists to follow state mandates and CDC requirements regarding Covid-19. Artists must provide their own masks and/or face shields. We will provide cleaning supplies for general usage.
7. Out-of-Town Artists: If a part of the in-person portion of the festival, TCHF makes no guarantee of housing or transportation, but we will do our best to solicit our networks and connect you with possible leads for billeting.
If you feel that your production idea does not lie within the guidelines above, or fit current space requirements, and/or typical performance scheduling, we still encourage you to apply. We are always interested in hearing non-traditional ideas and ways to bring new horror experiences to our audience.
*Please direct any questions about this application to info@tchorrorfestival.com. DO NOT contact The Crane Theater directly.*
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