Sage Theatre is excited for you to apply to the IGNITE! Festival!
The festival takes place June 4 - 7 2025 in the Pumphouse Theatres. Projects occupy both the Victor Mitchell and Joyce Doolittle Theatres.
For nearly 20 years, the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists has put a focus on helping develop Calgary’s rising talent by presenting their work to the public and connecting them to a network of established industry professionals.
Sage Theatre and IGNITE! Festival provide rehearsal space, production support, marketing of the festival, and an honorarium to all of the artists involved.
Be a part of Calgary’s IGNITE! Community – submit your project to the festival and share your creativity with the stage! Or submit yourself as an artist interested in being paired with a project!
Applications open until April 8.
Application links:
Project Application Form: https://airtable.com/appI6iliTWyhSs80b/pagHMOZ84BBQYwAAD/form
Individual Artist application form: https://airtable.com/appI6iliTWyhSs80b/pagUpC7kOv4kKLo8J/form

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