Stripped Bare is Synchronicity Theatre’s arts incubator project. Created from a desire to use our theatre space to make a home for new theatrical works, and a place for artists to flex their wings, Stripped Bare is an incubator to test-drive new ideas.

Stripped Bare is so named because this is about theatre at its core. While we value all of the artistry that stage design brings to full productions, a Stripped Bare project is not about sets, lights, props, costumes. It is about actors, words, passion, movement and ideas.

Have a great project in mind and just need somewhere to get it off the ground? Consider applying for Stripped Bare, an arts incubator project for innovative projects by emerging artists.

Our hope is that together we can grow this project with members of the community. Thanks for taking this journey with us!

Here’s what we have to offer:

• A $1,000 grant courtesy of our sponsor Mailchimp to support your production process

• 3 days in our space (Mon – Wed). These are 8-hour days (MAX). You can do 1-3 performances. Any rehearsal or tech time (although remember – BARE) is included in this time. 8 hours must be consecutive, not broken up throughout the day;

• You are required to do a 7:30pm performance on the Wednesday of your three-day time slot (the final day).

• 1 technician for all of the time you are in the space;

• 1 producer and/or facility manager for all of the time you are in the space;

• 1 house manager for each performance;

• 1 box office staffer for each performance and advance box office staff. **Remember that there will be no tickets sold for Stripped Bare performances, but people need to call and reserve their tickets ahead of time;

• Concessions stand run by Synchronicity staff;

• Support material packets to maximize your use of social media created by our publicist;

• We will provide a professional videographer who will film your final performance and provide you a copy.

• Marketing support:
1 eblast to our full patron list;2-3 social media postings; 1 Press Release (for the entire year of projects); Inclusion on the Stripped Bare page of our website; A ‘how-to’ page to help guide you in the promotion of your project;
24 hour social media takeover: within your 3 days in our space, you take over Synchronicity’s Instagram for a 24 hour period!

What will we not provide?

• All the marketing OR all the audience. See above for what we can provide.

• Producing support. We’re happy to help advise and provide resources, but it is up to you to pull the project, artists, contracts, royalties and any other necessary components together.

• Rehearsal space. We can only offer the up to three 8-hour days in the space. Any other venue needs are on you.

• Artist or group of artists

• Atlanta-based

• Early-career (have at least one paid, professional credit on your resume, but have not originated/created more than five projects in a professional setting)

• Lead artists must be “early-career” by our definition, but supporting artists can have any level of experience

*With your application you will need to submit the resumes of any artists on the project.

For more information on how COVID-19 will affect your Stripped Bare application, please reach out to strippedbare@synchrotheatre.com with any questions.