ArtsMarket 2025 Showcase Provisions

In-Person Main Stage Showcases: Showcase artists will be featured in 15-minute showcases on stage in Fletcher Hall at the Carolina Theatre of Durham (www.carolinatheatre.org).  To respect the work of all showcase artists, we strictly adhere to time limits.  No more than 5 minutes will be allowed for setup and change-over.

Virtual Spotlight Showcases: If chosen for a Virtual Spotlight showcase slot, you will need to submit a 5-minute video that is captioned. Help will be provided with captions if needed.

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) Showcases: Chosen TYA showcase artists will be featured in 10-minute showcases in Cinema 1 at the Carolina Theatre of Durham. The technical requirements of these showcases MUST be minimal (no backline will be provided) and the artist/artists must be able to showcase on a small stage. To respect the work of all showcase artists, we strictly adhere to time limits. No more than 5 minutes will be allowed for setup and change-over between showcases. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload study guides in your application. Please note: this category of showcases is in-person only and does not have a virtual option.

ArtsMarket will provide the following to main stage showcase artists:

Sound: A full FOH and monitor sound system will be provided for showcasing artists.  This will include FOH and monitor consoles with operators, monitor wedges, microphones, and cabling.  This will be set up and operated in a “Festival Style”.

Lighting: A general static wash will be available.  This will be preset and cannot be modified for showcases.  If you have any special lighting needs such as black lights, blackouts, etc., please indicate these in your application.

Backline: A standard main stage backline package will be provided, including:  an acoustic drum kit, electric piano, synthesizer, two guitar amplifiers, and a bass amplifier/cabinet. This equipment is provided as a convenience to the artists and to assist in keeping showcases running smoothly and on time. Use of artist-provided drum kits will not be allowed. Showcases utilizing the drum kit will have a maximum of 15 minutes prior to their showcase to adjust the drums off-stage during other showcases. Specific models of equipment to be offered will be finalized and included in the contract/technical specification sent to presenting performers.

Piano: A tuned 6’ or 7’ grand piano will be available for use during main stage showcases.

Sound Check: Performers must be available three hours prior to the beginning of their showcase to run a brief sound check/stage setup and to review final needs with the technical staff and stage manager. Each sound check will be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes. All showcasing artists will be notified in advance of their load-in/sound check schedule.

Dressing Rooms: Facility dressing rooms will be provided for showcasing artists.

The ArtsMarket Production Manager will work closely with showcase artists to best meet their needs, but certain modifications may be necessary due to time constraints and production flow.  Only technical staff provided by ArtsMarket may operate equipment during the juried showcases unless otherwise agreed upon in advance.