Deadline: September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM
SUBMISSION FORM
The 46 Minutes Collective has opened up applications for its Fall 2025 Mixed Bag Presentations.
Mixed Bag is a variety show for first drafts. We provide artists with a low-tech space and an eager audience to further develop early works. We hope this will be a space to learn about your piece and discover the next steps in your process. Artists experimenting with form, embracing bold originality, and gestating new work that you want to test out on its feet, apply using the form below! We look forward to seeing what you have been working on!
Artists must be able to perform on the evening of November 10th at the Brick Aux (628 Metropolitan Ave)
The 46 Minutes Collective has opened up applications for its Fall 2025 Mixed Bag Presentations.
Mixed Bag is a variety show for first drafts. We provide artists with a low-tech space and an eager audience to further develop early works. We hope this will be a space to learn about your piece and discover the next steps in your process. Artists experimenting with form, embracing bold originality, and gestating new work that you want to test out on its feet, apply using the form below! We look forward to seeing what you have been working on!
Artists must be able to perform on the evening of November 10th at the Brick Aux (628 Metropolitan Ave)
- In-development work that has not yet premiered. One or two developmental readings or showings is okay, but we are looking for work in the earlier stages of development.
- Works in any medium: performance art, dance, theater, film, music, poetry, multi-media, interactive art, magic, mime, juggling, etc. (these can be excerpts of longer works).
- Artists who are looking to investigate or discover something about their work.
- Cast: Up to 10 performers
- Length: Up to 15 minutes
We Can Offer:
- A low-tech performance space at Brick Aux to share your work .
- One, 20-minute spacing rehearsal the hour before the show.
- A Stage Manager to assist with the run of show.
- Photos and video of your piece
- An audience of fellow artists and creatives to share in your developmental process with the option for feedback from the audience if that is helpful for your process
- Marketing through the 46 Minutes Instagram and mailing list. If selected, we will ask for additional marketing materials from you/your team.
- Brick Aux space capabilities (basic sound system, clip lights, projector, tables and chairs) (learn more here).
- Box Office Split: Please note that tickets are donation-based, so we cannot guarantee a profit from this event. Once we have covered the space rental via donations, all additional ticket funds will be split evenly amongst the performers and the collective.
What You Bring:
- Collaborators and creative team.
- Any desired props, costumes, lights, design elements, etc. beyond what exists in the Brick Aux space.
- An understanding of what you need to present your own work at whatever stage it's at in your process.
- An openness to the liminal space that is in-process work and a desire to discover what can be learned when presenting a rough draft.Please
- Note: The artist is responsible for all rehearsal process needs. We are unable to provide any rehearsal space or financial assistance at this time. This is designed to be an in-process showing, so we encourage you to come as you are with whatever you have created at this point in time.
If you have any questions please reach out to us at 46mincollective@gmail.com