2025 Fertile Ground Venue Application

2025 Fertile Ground Venue Application

We want to make it easier for producers to find venues... and to build the "festival" atmosphere by having multiple projects hosted at hub venues! All applications will be evaluated to determine if a specific project is a good match with a specific venue. All suitable projects will be placed in a lottery for open performance slots. Priority will be given to projects seeking multiple performance slots, though we will also include single-performance projects if and where we have space. We will do our best to ensure that all projects are placed in time slots that align with likely access to their target audience(s).
Producer Information
Primary Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Contact Title or Role*
E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Have you/your company produced or showed work in Portland in the past two years?*

YesNo
If you answered Yes to the above question, please answer the questions below. If you answered No, please proceed to the Project Information section.
Please describe your recent performances/presentations of creative work:
List venues in which you have perviously performed or presented work:
What has been the average size of your audience?
Project Information
Project Title*
Producing Organization or Individual*
Project Creator(s)*
Project Collaborators (if applicable)
Approximate Run Time*

Under one hour60 - 90 min90 min - 2 hrsOver 2 hoursUnknown
Desired number of performances:*

12-34-56+
Cast Size/Number of Performers*
Project Discipline (select all that apply)*

TheatreDanceMusicFilmMusical TheatrePerformance ArtOther
Festival Venue Application
About selecting a venue:
- CoHo Theatre is better suited for larger casts (6+), shows that require more space, and/or producers whose events typically sell 50+ tickets.
- 21ten Theatre and the Back Door Theatre are similar in size (40 seats) and available amenities.
- If you have a preference for one venue over the other, please select your preferred venue from the drop down menu. If you have no preference, select "any."
Note: Back Door Theatre is home to Fuse Theatre Ensemble, whose focus is the representation and celebration of marginalized groups, with a strong background in Queer works. People who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ will be prioritized in the lottery for the Back Door Theatre. Disclosing your identity is voluntary (optional) and only affects the selection process for the Back Door Theatre.
Do you identify as a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, or does your project offer significant representation of LGBTQIA2S+ stories?

YesNo
Please describe the intended audience for your performance:*
Preferred Festival Venue:*
What best describes the lighting needs of your project?*

Basic lights-up/lights-downA few programmed or internal lighting cuesSpecifically focused or colored lightsLighting as an integral production elementOther (please describe below)
What best describes the sound needs of your project?*

No sound needsA single microphone/basic voice amplificationMultiple microphonesAmplified instruments or direct inputsBasic audio playbackProgrammed or internal sound cuesComplex audio effectsOther (please describe below)
What best describes the set/scenic needs of your project?*

No needs, and the ability to perform on an existing set (with ample open space available)A completely empty stageBasic chairs & music standsA variety of moveable scenic elementsLarge scenic elements requiring significant installationOther (please describe below)
What best describes the projection needs of your project?*

No projection needsA few projection moments, using a standard projection screen/surfaceProjection as an integral element to the productionComplicated projection cueingOther (please describe below)
Does you project have any other specialized technical needs that we should know about? If so, please describe.*
Will you have a stage manager/board operator to run lights/sound?*

YesNo
How much storage space will you need/how many and what sizes of items will you need to store at the venue?*
Each project receives a 4-hour load-in and rehearsal time slot prior to scheduled performances. Are there any dates/times between March 31st and April 19th that you are NOT available to perform or load in/rehearse? Please describe in as much detail as possible.*
Additional Information & Attachments
Total Project Budget:*
Attach Your Budget Here:*

Cancelof
Is there anything else we should know about your project?
I understand submitting this application does not guarantee my placement in a venue, and that if I am placed in a venue I will be assigned performance dates and times and not be able to choose my own.

I Agree
Should be Empty:

2025 Fertile Ground Venue Application

Producer Information

Project Information

Festival Venue Application

Additional Information & Attachments