Blindspot Collective, a San Diego based theatre company, seeks applications from local performing artists to participate in our space residency as part of the CO-OP for local artists.
Each selected project will be provided with up to 80 hours of rehearsal space to create, refine, or investigate new work. Blindspot Collective is currently seeking to meet the space needs of local theatre makers. Primarily, we are prepared to offer developmental space, meeting rooms, and collaborative workspaces with wifi access. Artists will retain full control and ownership of their projects, and will be required to be self sufficient in terms of collaborators, participants, etc. Blindspot Collective staff members will be available for check ins and for access to the building.
Projects do not need to be traditional plays or musicals (although they could be). Blindspot Collective believes theater is an inclusive term that can also include physical theater, circus, puppetry, music, dance theater, documentary theater, and other forms that are still being defined or don't yet exist. Participating artists will have the opportunity to convene and collaborate with one another if interested, and while a "showcase" will not take place, conversations around each participants' culmination are welcome and encouraged.
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of local stakeholders and projects will be selected based on their individual needs and schedules. Residencies are anticipated to begin on or around May 1, 2025 with space available through the end of the calendar year.
Please note: there is no application fee to be considered. Additionally, only artists based in the San Diego-Tijuana region shall be considered as housing and travel accommodations are not available.
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To apply, please submit this form. Applications are due by 6pm PST on March 23rd, 2025.
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis and will attempt to address as many artists' needs as possible.
Blindspot Collective is seeking playwrights for our inaugural writers’ group as part of the CO-OP, a program designed to empower and collaborate with local artists. This initiative invites playwrights to join a supportive, community-driven space to develop new work, exchange feedback, and hold accountability.
Participants will meet in person once a month at our downtown facilities at 1100 Kettner Blvd to share project updates, offer constructive feedback, and engage in a collaborative artistic environment. While this group fosters creative dialogue and accountability, it is not a playwriting class—our primary focus is providing playwrights with dedicated space, time, and a network of peers to support their work.
Each participant will be paired with at least one other writer for check-ins between meetings, helping to maintain momentum and accountability throughout the process. The program will run from May 19 through November 17, 2025.
To apply, please submit a brief description or short sample (1-3 projects) of the work you plan to develop during the group. Our submission form will also collect some basic personal information to help us curate a well-rounded cohort of writers.
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To apply, please submit this form. Applications are due by 6pm PST on April 6th, 2025.
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis, however, for the 2025 session we will not be able to accommodate additional applications after the program's start date.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Projects, their audience, or participating artists should align with the intentions and mission of Blindspot Collective to serve communities that have been historically excluded.
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Should you have any questions or require assistance of any kind, please email us at submissions@blindspotcollective.org