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Submissions sought for trans work
2016-01-13
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The Living Canvas, in partnership with Nothing Without a Company ( NWaC ), is developing a new work of theater created and devised by trans voices entitled [Trans]formation.
As such, they are reaching out to the trans community for submissions; stories, paintings, poems, allegories, songs or any work of art that explores the naked truth of being transgender.
Interested persons should email submissions or questions to thelivingcanvas.nwac@gmail.com no later than March 31. Pieces should not exceed three minutes or five pages in length. Attach written works as a Microsoft Word document or PDF, visual art and photography as .jpeg, and videos as a link to an Unlisted YouTube video link. |
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