The SPLIT BILL program includes:

• Three evening performance run

• Lighting design

• Production resources + support

• Marketing resources + support

• Funding strategies + project planning support

• Video documentation of all performances

• Photography stipend

• 20 hours of fully subsidized rehearsal space in the theater plus additional subsidized rehearsal hours.

• Box office split

• Box office management and ticketing support

• On-site prop and equipment storage

• Unlimited free access to the Trisk “Think Tank” workspace

• Discounted tickets to Trisk Presents performances and events

Support the development and premiere of new dance and movement-based works by early-career artists.

Provide a professional performance opportunity in an artist-focused environment with equitable access to resources.

Applicants are applying for one of two SPLIT BILL opportunities during the Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 seasons. 

Applicants must be available for both the April 2027 and November 2027 SPLIT BILL dates to apply, and will be selected for one of the two opportunities.

Applicants and any essential collaborators must be available for all activities taking place during the dates listed below. Specific schedules and call times will be provided at a later date and included in the SPLIT BILL agreement. Participation in SPLIT BILL requires availability for all activities taking place during these dates.

Pre-production: March 30, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: April 5-10, 2027
Performances: April 8-10, 2027

Pre-production: October 26, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: November 1-6, 2027
Performances: November 4-6, 2027

The selected artist is responsible for ensuring the availability of their performers, collaborators, and creative team members for all required residency activities and performance dates.

Artists selected for SPLIT BILL will gain access to program resources within the following timeline, which is structured to provide continued support as artists develop their work leading up to the performances.

SUBMISSION DUE DATE:
OCTOBER 20, 2026 11:59pm EST
NOTIFICATION DATE for all applicants:
END OF OCTOBER 2026

OCTOBER 2026
Selected artists are welcomed into the program! Each artist will receive a contract with their performance dates and scheduling details and will be provided with fully subsidized and discounted rehearsal hours. Additionally, artists will have access to guidance on funding and project planning resources to support their work.

DECEMBER 2026
Artists attend the Trisk Meeting-a welcome session where artists meet their Split Bill co-artist and connect with Trisk Team to discuss technical, design, marketing, and executive aspects of the program. This meeting provides an overview of the production timeline, key milestones, and available resources, ensuring a shared understanding and a strong start to the process.

SPRING / FALL 2027
Artists meet with the Trisk Team to discuss lighting, sound, and staging needs and marketing strategy to outline promotional support. Also, there will be a Trisk Mini Tech that each artist with an opportunity to explore the theater space and begin planning technical elements ahead of the production week.

PRODUCTION WEEK
Artists participate in technical rehearsals, a dress rehearsal, and final preparations before their three-evening performance run. The week includes full production support and a final marketing effort to maximize audience engagement.

SPRING 2027

Pre-production: March 30, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: April 5-10, 2027
Performances: April 8-10, 2027

FALL 2027

Pre-production: October 26, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: November 1-6, 2027
Performances: November 4-6, 2027

POST-PERFORMANCE
Artists receive compensation, video documentation and access to continued performance ticket discounts and community resources at Trisk.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, ARTISTS SHOULD BE…. 

• Engaged in a creative process with the intention of creating new work (20-25 minutes in length) to premiere in the SPLIT BILL Series.

• Living in NYC within the five boroughs during the time of the application and the performances.

• Actively participating in the field of dance and movement-based forms.

• In the earlier phases of their creative journey, with 2-10 years of experience creating original work, and have not yet received significant recognition in their field, the media, funding communities, or from the wider public.

• Individual artists, companies, collaborative projects, or collectives are welcome to apply as a single applicant.

ARTISTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF THEY...

• are currently participating in any full-time programs that grant degrees in any field.

• have been presented by Trisk within the past five years (2021–2026) or are scheduled to be presented in the upcoming two years (2027-2028) are not eligible. This restriction does NOT apply to artists who were or will be featured in guest-curated presentations.

AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are applying for one of two SPLIT BILL opportunities during the Spring 2027 or Fall 2027 seasons. 

Applicants must be available for both the April 2027 and November 2027 SPLIT BILL dates to apply, and will be selected for one of the two opportunities.

Applicants and any essential collaborators must be available for all activities taking place during the dates listed below. Specific schedules and call times will be provided at a later date and included in the SPLIT BILL agreement. Participation in SPLIT BILL requires availability for all activities taking place during these dates.

Pre-production: March 30, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: April 5-10, 2027
Performances: April 8-10, 2027

Pre-production: October 26, 2027
Technical Rehearsals: November 1-6, 2027
Performances: November 4-6, 2027

The selected artist is responsible for ensuring the availability of their performers, collaborators, and creative team members for all required residency activities and performance dates.

PREMIERE REQUIREMENT

Projects proposed for SPLIT BILL must culminate in the premiere of a new work. Applicants may share excerpts, studies, or works-in-process prior to the performances; however, the work may not have been previously presented in its intended form or substantial entirety. Proposed projects should be developed with the intention of premiering at Triskelion Arts.

PROGRAM PARAMETERS

SPLIT BILL provides access to studio space and in-house resources to support the development of new work. Applicants should consider how their project aligns with the structure of the program and the requirements of our facilities. All rehearsal activities must comply with Triskelion Arts’ studio policies and guidelines, and certain materials, technical elements, or activities may not be permitted within the studios or venue. 

Please note that SPLIT BILL studio hours are intended to support the development of the proposed project. Rehearsal hours may not be used for activities that are open to the public, generate revenue, or are unrelated to the creation of the proposed work.

Both the studio and performance components of the residency operate within the resources, staffing, schedule, and technical capabilities of the program. Triskelion Arts will work collaboratively with the selected artist to determine how best to support and realize their project within these parameters.

This program is designed to provide artists a platform using the standard and current theatrical equipment available in our theater and with resources here. As part of a shared-bill structure, both artists will have equitable access to the venue and the program's resources. We are excited to support your work within these parameters and encourage applicants to consider how their project can fit the structure of this program.

We are committed to a transparent and inclusive selection process. Artists can apply through an open application, which we promote broadly through our website, social media, email newsletters, word-of-mouth networks, and community partners to ensure wide and equitable access.

Selections will be based on artistic alignment with the goals of the program, strength of artistic vision, and the ability to present work within the provided resources and timeline

Applications are reviewed by Triskelion Arts and a rotating peer panel, which makes the final selection. This structure ensures that decision-making is comprehensive, equitable, and grounded in multiple perspectives. By prioritizing access and inclusivity, we strengthen a pathway where artists can thrive and audiences can experience bold new work.