The Index of Forbidden Books (2025)

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NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE INDEX OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS

Submission deadline: Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm

Please see below for project details and submission form

There are some stories they don’t want you to tell.

People they’re hoping you’ll forget about.

Ideas that, if expressed, could disrupt the power of [insert dominant culture here].

For as long as there have been books, there have been men in power trying to dictate which books are safe to share. From the Library at Alexandria to 15th century Rome to modern-day Florida, censorship of the written word has always been a primary tool in attempts to control the masses. And in our own experience, we’ve often found that the books these would-be autocrats are afraid of are EXACTLY the ones we should be reading.

Welcome to “The Index of Forbidden Books,” a dangerously imaginative solo-performance festival co-presented by Coin & Ghost and Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Named after the Vatican’s original banned book list (1557-1966), “The Index” began with a simple prompt: what topics feel too dangerous to talk about, even in today’s society? What parts of you have you been socialized to hide? What is off-limits? Coin & Ghost is working with remarkable artists from across disciplines to create original 5-10 minute solo-performances around the festival theme. The result will be a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience, performed for one night only at the Center.

Knowledge is power. Read banned books.

Project Details:

Directed by Celia Mandela-Rivera
Co-presented by Coin & Ghost and Los Angeles LGBT Center
Paid Opportunity ($168 stipend/artist)
Important Dates:
- Dec 18, Jan 6, Jan 15, Jan 17 (Rehearsals)
- Jan 18 (Performance)

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In a few sentences, please describe your performance practice: *

Working title of solo performance (if known)

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Please describe your proposed piece (including why you want to share it at this time): *

In what stage of development is your project? (Please select one) *

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Please list any potential conflicts with the following rehearsal/performance schedule: *

Dec 18 (6-9pm); Jan 6 (6-9pm); Jan 15 (6-9pm); Jan 17 (6-9pm); Jan 18 (6pm tech, 8pm performance)

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The Index of Forbidden Books (2025)

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE INDEX OF FORBIDDEN BOOKS

Submission deadline: Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm

Please see below for project details and submission form

Project Details:

FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TO THE INDEX

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