The Inaugural First Annual Artists' Procession

One hundred years ago, Gustave Baumann thought Santa Fe needed a good laugh, so he–along with other Santa Fe artists–created a parade that would be like “a cup of coffee in the afternoon of a busy day.”

Inspired by Baumann and to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial and the Santa Fe River Greenway Path, John Flax, Grottesco artistic director, has proposed a contemporary Santa Fe artists’ parade (we’re calling it a procession). Like Baumann’s parade, The Procession will be a community event where the creativity and imagination of Santa Fe’s diverse artists will be presented to surprise, engage, delight, and inspire all Santa Feans. Procession participants will be encouraged to use three dimensional art, music, performance, theatre, costumes, puppetry, and any and all other art forms to create a memorable and - even astonishing - experience for the entire Santa Fe community.

The Procession Committee is looking for work that best represents the creativity and imagination of Santa Fe’s diverse arts community. We want your work to engage, surprise, delight, and inspire. We are looking for images that speak louder than words. So be wildly imaginative!

The Procession Committee is seeking proposals from visual artists, performance artists, and musicians.

Directed by: John Flax

Dates of the Production: October 10, 2026

Venue: Santa Fe River Greenway Path

Roles to Audition For: SEEKING ARTISTIC PROPOSALS:

For Visual Artists.

1. Visual artists will create three-dimensional art pieces mounted on non-motorized wheeled carts (we’re calling them “Art Contraptions”) to be pulled or pushed along the procession route. The Procession Committee will work to partner selected artists and fabricators to create a wheeled cart suitable for each artist’s design.

2. Art (and contraptions) will have no total height restrictions - except for the artist’s ability to manage them along the route (taking into account: 1) the possibility of windy conditions, 2) an uneven path, and 3) the slight uphill grade changes along the route). Volunteers will be available to help move the pieces along. The Santa Fe River Greenway Trail is approximately ten feet wide, so Art should not exceed six feet in total width to maintain maneuverability along the route.

3. The Procession Committee encourages artists making art contraptions to use recycled and/or recyclable materials.

For Performance Artists.
1. The Procession Committee is looking for your most inspired visual effects. Imagery that speaks louder than words. Proposals should include what you think makes your performance piece exceptional.

For Musicians.
1. When filling out your proposal form, please include a link or reference where the Procession Committee can hear you perform.

Dates and Times of the Audition(s): Accepting Submissions through September 15

Location of the Audition: Proposals can be submitted: https://forms.gle/K3V9MsQRCziVfm8bA

https://www.theatergrottesco.org/artistprocession

Compensation: A stipend will be provided

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: To be discussed with actor.

Appointment required?: Drop in. No appointment required.

Additional information actors may need:
The Procession:
The chosen route of the procession is along the Santa Fe River Greenway Path between Romero Park and the Reunity Farm in the Village of Agua Fria. Artists selected to participate in the procession by the Procession Committee will create art that will travel on non-motorized “Art Carts” or wheeled contraptions. Other artists will perform on foot. Participating artists will receive a stipend to help cover the cost of materials and to honor their creativity.

The Audience:
The procession is a Santa Fe community event. All Santa Feans (and New Mexicans and visitors) are invited to attend, observe and enjoy. The procession will end at Reunity Farm, where food and additional performances will extend the joy of the event.

If possible, we'd like people to submit their proposals at this link: https://forms.gle/K3V9MsQRCziVfm8bA

https://www.theatergrottesco.org/artistprocession

For More Information, Contact: John Flax, grottesco@earthlink.net

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: Sunday, 9/20/26

Mark Kolokoff presents

An Evening of Original Monologues, 2027

Call For Submissions:

Producer: Mark Kolokoff
Location: TBD
Performance Dates/Tech. rehearsal: TBD (Two-Night Run, 2027)
Compensation: Equal profit-share from "Pay What You Can" door revenues

About the Project
This production aims to showcase local acting talent and elevate the diverse, multi-generational voices within our society. The final program will intertwine community submissions with a series of original monologues written by Mark Kolokoff, inspired by the iconic photographs by Diane Arbus.

Submission Guidelines
• Original Work Only: Pieces must be entirely original and contain a character description
• Length: Under four minutes in performing length. (Selected pieces over four minutes must be revised).
• Themes: Open to any issue, feeling, or experience. Work focusing on marginalized communities is highly encouraged. Be sensitive to possible language issues
• Performance: Playwrights may perform their own piece or select an actor of their choice.
• All monologues must be memorized.

Selection & Rehearsals
• Judging: A panel of three theatre professionals will review submissions and select the final pieces.
• Rehearsals: Selected performers/playwrights will attend 1–2 short (20-minute) rehearsals (possibly Zoom) with Mark as well as the final rehearsal before opening night.

(*) How to Submit:
Email Submissions and questions To: mrkolokoff@gmail.com
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2027, one monologue per each playwright. Selections will be made after the January 20th deadline.
Format: Please attach your script as a PDF or Word document. Include your name, contact information, and estimated performance runtime and who will perform your monologue.
*Those playwrights/performers under the age of 18 must submit written parent approval for their participation with their monologue submission and possible performance.

Roles to Audition For: Please see description above

Dates and Times of the Audition(s): Email monologues to mrkolokoff@gmail.com

Location of the Audition: Through email

Are union actors to be compensated as such? (e.g. Equity).: Yes

Appointment required?: Drop in. No appointment required.

For More Information, Contact: mrkolokoff@gmail.com

EXPIRATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE: January 20th, 2027