Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 4-hour rehearsal block

Blind Dates Creation Lab.

Blind Dates open call poster featuring the Statue of Liberty and festival partner logos
Artwork Credit: Lady Liberty - Calicho Art

Meet new collaborators. Create and perform together.

Who is the lab for?

Professional, working artists with an active practice across performance disciplines are invited to create and collaborate. Participation in the lab is free.

APPLY TO THE LAB

From first hello to the stage.

  1. Apply and meet your group

    Apply below with your current artistic resume. Selected artists join four groups of up to three, mixing disciplines.

  2. Make it yours

    Rehearse for four hours at The Tank on November 14, morning or afternoon. Create an original piece of up to five minutes inspired by Solitude.

  3. Share it on stage

    Perform at The Tank that evening at 9:30pm in the Sin Fronteras program.

Bring your own way of creating

  • Actors
  • Directors
  • Musicians
  • Dancers
  • And more
Your rehearsal and performance home312 West 36th Street, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10018

Find your creative collaborators.

Tell us about your artistic practice, working language, and creative interests, and upload your current artistic resume for review. We will select participants and match them into four groups of up to three artists. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

Selected participants will receive their group assignments and a four-hour rehearsal slot on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the morning or afternoon. Rehearsals and the 9:30pm performance will take place at The Tank.

Upload your current resume outlining your professional artistic experience. A resume is required for your application to be reviewed. PDF only, up to 5 MB.

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