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CASSANDRA PROJECT
A festival dedicated to nurturing the creation of world-premiere works by women performing artists in a variety of genres.
Due to a variety of factors, Acorn Productions has decided to make the Cassandra Project a biennial event. Accordingly, the next incarnation of this festival will take place in fall of 2009. Please check back in the spring for more details.
ABOUT CASSANDRA PROJECT
Cassandra Project fosters and showcases new works by female performing artists from a wide variety of genres. There are two primary components to Cassandra Project. The most visible component is a week of public performances, which last took place at the St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center from October 15 to 21, 2007. Artists wishing to be a part of this mainstage series need to apply with a specific event that is already in development. The festival producers will want to see a script and/or video of past work in support of the other application materials. Last year's festival also features a "Rough Cuts" series of works still being edited.
Acorn Productions also seeks to develop a new collaborating community of artists interested in forging long-term working relationships with one another. Thanks to funding provided by the Maine Arts Commission, these artists were able to work with guest artists, master teachers and professional female solo performing artists to develop their craft and new works over a three month period, including experiencing a workshop with nationally-known teaching artist Laurie Carlos.