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Young Creators Unit 2025-2026 Call for Applications

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Calling all emerging playwrights and theatre creators: The 2025-2026 Young Creators’ Unit is now accepting applications!

 Offering emerging creators innovative workshops that focus on creation, dramaturgy, and professional development, applications for the  11th edition of the Young Creators Unit program are now open!

Application deadline: Sunday, July 6, 2025, 11:59PM EST.
All applicants will receive a response by September 6, 2025. 

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with this application, or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact accessibility@playwrights.ca.

“The Young Creators Unit was a perfect mixture of collective growth, individual exploration, and process. Through the various workshops and different approaches given to us to tackle the page, I now have the embers of my writer’s process, made connections with new theatre practitioners, and took my idea to a nearly-completed draft. If you are seeking the time and the place to discover how you write, while being supported by Montreal Theatre Community, this is the program for you.”

— Olaoluwa Fayokun (’25)

About the Young Creators Unit

Are you a theatre maker under 30, looking to hone your craft in storytelling? Do you have a brilliant idea for a play, but are not sure how to get it on paper? Or maybe you need feedback and guidance to elevate your first draft to the next level?

If any of this sounds like you, then PWM’s Young Creators Unit is the place to develop your craft. This creative incubator supports emerging artists to find their voice, make connections, and learn new storytelling skills, all while developing the practical skills they need to establish a successful career in the arts. All you need to apply is an idea, a question, theme, or an image you’d like to explore.

The YCU will once again be led by PWM’s Artistic Producer & YCU Dramaturg, Leila Ghaemi. From September 2025 -June 2026, participants will receive one-on-one dramaturgical sessions with Leila, mentorships with industry professionals, and group writing sessions and workshops. YCU participants are also provided professional development resources and opportunities, such as grant writing support and guidance, access to local theatre experiences and performances, and networking opportunities. 

The program will run from September 10th, 2025, to June 1st, 2026. Group sessions will take place biweekly on Wednesdays from 5-8PM in the PWM Creative Studio, located at 7250 Rue Clark, suite #103.

If you are interested in learning more about the Young Creators Unit and PWM, or about the YCU 2025-2026 Application process, please email Leila at leila@playwrights.ca.

Eligibility 

  • Be an artist under the age of 30;
  • Be a Canadian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Canada;
  • Be located in Montreal and able to attend sessions in person; 
  • Be available for the whole program, September 2025 – June 2026;
  • Be willing to participate in group activities during the program.

YCU is led by PWM’s Artistic Producer & Dramaturg, Leila Ghaemi.

Leila is a first generation Persian dramaturg and theatre creator. She received both her BFA in Theatre Arts and MFA in Theatre Education & Direction from Boston University’s School of Theatre. Early in her studies, she was introduced to dramaturgical methods, which quickly became the heartbeat and entry point of her artistic practices. Having spent a decade working for various theatre organizations in the United States, Leila was able to further develop her admin and artistic skills professionally, specifically focusing on new play development. Her artistic pillars include responsible MENASA representation, radical theatre empowerment, asking endless questions, and creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces – on and off stage. She also serves as the board president for Persephone Productions Montreal. When not dreaming about theatre, her world revolves around her very sassy cats: Leslie & Hiccup.

PWM welcomes all applications. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from artists who are: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. PWM is strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so.

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with this application, or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact Heather at accessibility@playwrights.ca.

 Click here to preview the application form as a PDF. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying, please fill out this Google Form by 11:59 PM EST by July 6th, 2025. Your application will require the following information:

  • A brief bio of yourself, and your experience (if any) as a storyteller/creator.
  • A brief description of the work you would like to develop in the YCU this year, or a list of some ideas (writing samples are not mandatory, but encouraged).
  • A brief description sharing why you would like to join the Unit, and what you hope to get out of the experience.
  • Any additional writing and/or artistic materials you would like to have considered with your application. This can be a current script excerpt, mood boards, music playlists, past work, etc. 

This helps us get to know you and what sparks your interest as an artist and how you might fit into the YCU ensemble!

Due to the high level of interest in the YCU each year, we will be holding interviews with some of the potential candidates  to learn more about their interests and goals, and what they hope to gain from the program. This is also a great opportunity for you to ask us questions! Please note that not all applicants will be contacted for an interview, and that an interview does not indicate whether or not you have been accepted into the program.

The number of Cohort members we can accept are limited, and participants are expected to attend the group sessions, one-on-one meetings,  as well as commit to additional self-directed activities. Please only apply to the Unit if you are able to commit to the full schedule. All applicants will be informed of their results by Saturday, September 6th, 2025.

The Selection Process

Once the application period is closed, all applications will be reviewed and considered by a selection committee. Please note that there are many factors that go into the selection process, such as group dynamics and the range of experience within the Cohort. Decisions will not be based on training or competencies; we therefore encourage applications from all backgrounds and experience levels.

If you have any questions, please contact YCU’s Lead Dramaturg, Leila Ghaemi, at leila@playwrights.ca. 

Learn more about the Young Creators Unit.

The YCU is made possible through the generous support of our funders:

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The 2024-2025 Young Creators Unit Showcase

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PWM’S YOUNG CREATORS UNIT IS NOW IN ITS 10TH YEAR, FEATURING AN EXCITING GROUP OF emerging MONTRÉAL THEATRE ARTISTS. 

With a focus on artistic risk and discovery, this year’s cohort is preparing for the annual YCU showcase! This private event will take place at the PWM Studio on Tuesday May 27th and Wednesday May 28th at 7:00 PM.

Learn more about each cohort member by clicking the “show more” button under their names.

The YCU showcase is a private event due to limited seating capacity. If you are interested in attending, please contact leila@playwrights.ca. Please note that seats are provided based on availability. 

Thank you for supporting Montréal’s emerging artists!

TUESDAY, MAY 27

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28

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This program is facilitated by YCU Dramaturg, Leila Ghaemi.

Leila Ghaemi (she/elle) is a dramaturg, director and teaching artist. Her artistic pillars include responsible MENASA representation, radical theatre empowerment, and new play development. She received her BFA in Theatre Arts and MFA in Theatre Education & Direction from Boston University’s School of Theatre, where she grew her love for and skills in dramaturgical methods. She currently serves as the board president for Persephone Productions Montreal. 

Recent external credits include: Creative Consultant, POTUS (The Segal Centre); Cultural Consultant & Audience Engagement, English (The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts); Senior School Drama Teacher, The Study School; Co-Director, Pool (No Water) (Persephone Productions Montreal); Director, Romeo & Juliet (Classic Repertory Theatre); Director, The Scarlet Letter (Classic Repertory Theatre); Artistic Associate, New Repertory Theatre; Dramaturg & Director, The Tragic Ecstasy of Girlhood (Boston Playwrights’ Theatre); and Script Reader & Conservatory Associate, American Conservatory Theater.

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Announcing Danielle Le Saux-Farmer: 11th Recipient of the Cole Foundation Mentorship for Emerging Translators

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PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP MONTRÉAL AND THE COLE FOUNDATION ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE DANIELLE LE SAUX-FARMER AS THE 11TH MENTEE OF the Cole Foundation Mentorship for Emerging Translators.

Danielle Le Saux-Farmer est comédienne, metteuse en scène, autrice et traductrice.

Diplômée de l’Université d’Ottawa en théâtre puis du Conservatoire d’art dramatique de Québec en interprétation, elle a assuré la direction artistique et générale du Théâtre Catapulte de 2017 à 2023. Elle a joué au Théâtre du Trident, à la Bordée, à Premier Acte, au Périscope, au Théâtre la Licorne, au Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, ainsi qu’en tournée à travers le pays, notamment avec Un. Deux. Trois. de Mani Soleymanlou. Elle a signé trois traductions pour le théâtre (The Art of the Fall, Avant l’archipel, Beyond the night sky).À l’automne 2023, elle a créé le premier chapitre de son projet de théâtre documentaire sur la langue française, Oh ! Canada – Chapitre 1: L’Est du pays qui jouera prochainement à La Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins, la Salle Fred-Barry du Théâtre Denise-Pelletier et au Théâtre du Bic à Rimouski. Plus récemment, elle a joué dans Durant des années de Louis-Philippe Roy, présenté aux Zones théâtrales et au Carrefour international de théâtre de Québec en 23-24. Elle signe la mise en scène de La Trajectoire des confettis au Théâtre du Trident en avril 2025 et assure la co-mise en scène et dramaturgie du projet pancanadien Nuits claires du Théâtre français du Centre national des arts en 2024-2025.

“As the translator of Hope Town by Pascale Renaud-Hébert, I am thrilled to be bringing this emotionally charged and multifaceted play to an English-speaking audience. Set in a small town in the Gaspesian peninsula, the story unravels the tense relationships among family members grappling with secrets, lies, and unresolved pasts. In translating, I will aim to preserve the raw, authentic voice of the original French while ensuring that the nuances of the dialogue, deeply rooted in realism and a tight, precise Québécois language, are conveyed accurately. The project will be a rewarding challenge in reflecting the emotional intensity and dramatic depth of Renaud-Hébert’s work.”

– Danielle Le Saux-Farmer

Theatre translations are instrumental in bridging linguistic barriers, and the Cole Foundation Mentorship for Emerging Translators is a cornerstone of our mission to exchange ideas, cultural perspectives, and creative practice. Since its inception in 2013, the Cole Foundation Mentorship for Emerging Translators has been providing opportunities for the next generation of French to English theatre translators to hone their craft.

Danielle will benefit from the support and skilled guidance of acclaimed translator Maureen Labonté for a year-long mentorship, where they will have the chance to dive into every stage of the process in writing a new translation of a play. In partnership with the Cole Foundation, PWM has supported the creative and professional development of ten other theatre translators through the Cole Foundation Mentorship for Emerging Translators, sharing our knowledge and experience to welcome new voices to the field. Learn more about the program here.

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Participants of the 2025 Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac

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The Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac is taking place from June 18th to the 29th!

Known for encouraging rich, nuanced works, the Glassco Translation Residency fosters a thoughtful and generative translation process, grounded in collaboration and the deep exploration of the ideas woven into each play.

Unique au pays, cette résidence, qui a lieu dans l’historique Maison Fletcher à Tadoussac, au Québec, donne aux traducteurs le temps, l’espace et le soutien dramaturgique nécessaires pour la traduction d’une pièce de théâtre.

The program plays a vital role in Canada’s theatre-making landscape, and we’re pleased to announce this year’s playwright-translator pairs. You can click on each resident’s photo to learn more about their work.

Les glaces – River Ice, Breaking | Translation from French to English

Leanna Brodie

Translator

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Rébecca Déraspe

Playwright

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Seeker | Translation from French to English

Alexis Diamond

Translator

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Marie-Claude Verdier

Playwright

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cockroach (曱甴) | Translation from English to French

Tamara Nguyễn

Translator

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Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho)

Playwright

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White Hotel  | Translation from English to Finnish

Sami Hilvo

Translator

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Alexis Diamond

Playwright

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Afrodisiaque | Translation from French to English

Maryline Chery

Translator & Playwright

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Meet the Translation Dramaturg

We’re pleased to have Maryse Warda as the Glassco Residency’s translation dramaturg and residency host.

Born in Egypt, where she spent her childhood, Maryse Warda has been active on Quebec stages since 1992, and has translated more than seventy plays. Her work has helped introduce French-speaking audiences to many Canadian authors such as John Mighton, Morris Panych and George F. Walker. She has also translated many American, British, Scottish and Irish authors including Howard Barker, Margaret Edson, David Greig, David Ives, Cindy Lou Johnson, David Mamet, Douglas Maxwell, and Harold Pinter.

In 2011, she received the Governor General’s Award for her translation of The Toxic Bus Incident by Greg MacArthur. Her translation of Anthony Black’s One Discordant Violin – inspired by a short story by Yann Martel – was the subject of her work at the Glassco Translation Residency in 2019, and was presented at La Licorne in the fall of 2022. During the 2024-2025 season, a number of her translations were produced in Montreal : Clare Barron’s Dance Generation, Alice Birch’s Anatomy of a Suicide, Kate Hennig’s The Last Wife, and Gemma Brió’s Libert.  Her translation of Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors will be presented at La Tohu in September 2025.  

Since 2006, Maryse has benefited from the wonderful Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac on nine occasions. This is the fourth summer she serves as translation dramaturg and host.

About the Residency

The Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac is dedicated to the art of translation for the stage.

Tout au long de son histoire remarquable, cette résidence a servi de cadre à la traduction de pièces de théâtre en plusieurs langues, notamment en cri, en cantonais, en espagnol, en catalan, en portugais, en tagalog, en anglais et en français.

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The Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac is made possible through our partnership with the Cole Foundation’s Intercultural Conversations Program, the dedication of Residency Producer Briony Glassco, and the support of the friends and family of the great Canadian theatre artist, Bill Glassco. We are also grateful to the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and the Conseil des arts de Montréal for their ongoing support.

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Queer Reading Series 2025

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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING QUEER THEATRE AT THE 2025 QUEER READING SERIES.

Produced by Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal in partnership with Centaur theatre, the Queer Reading Series continues for its 6th year showcasing the works of emerging Queer playwrights. Taking place on April 25 and 26th at 7:30PM at Centaur Theatre, and curated by Jesse Stong, this two-day event will feature public readings of two works in-progress by Gabrielle Banville and Anton May. Following the Saturday performance, join us for a night of music and celebration, featuring cool beats from QRS-Alumni Blxck Cxsper.

Both readings will be presented with live captioning, and the talkbacks will be presented with auto-generated captioning, for accessibility purposes.

The Queer Reading Series is a FREE event. Donations help us keep our programming free to artists, and will be gratefully accepted at the door.

Join us to celebrate the power of queer storytelling in the theatre and support emerging Queer artists.

Visit Centaur Theatre’s website to book your free tickets.


Follow this link to respond to our Facebook event.

Schedule

Friday, April 25th at 7:30PM:

my sister’s dead haha
by Gabrielle Banville (she/her)
Directed by Beatrice Warner

Performed by Samantha Bitonti and Tiernan Cornford.

Briar and May attempt to tackle the peculiar requests made in a voice note left by their dead sister, June; they involve living together in her condo, fostering her diabetic cat Bacon, and putting her ashes in a teapot. This dramedy about sisterhood and death asks the question few of us want to ponder: what happens when our sibling dies and leaves us too soon?

Content advisory:
Depictions of death, needles, profanity, and an animal in distress.

Saturday, April 26th at 7:30PM:

A Boy’s Love: A Journey of Healing through Poetry and Dance
by Anton May (he/they)
Directed by Art Babayants

Performed by Tiernan Cornford, Chance Jones, Sebastien Quint, Eric Vega, and Jared Wonago.

Poetry. Drama. Dance. Comedy. A Boy’s Love is a choreo-poem about the struggles Black Queer people face when seeking love and acceptance. The life-long journey of learning to love yourself. In this queer showcase, you meet 4 young men, each coming to terms with their realities and unlocking truths along the way.

Content advisory:
Psychological abuse, manipulation, heartbreak, depression, sex work and sexual health, abandonment.

Saturday, April 26th at 9:30PM:

Community Celebration at the Centaur bar.

Join us after the final performance to celebrate the work of the 2025 Queer Reading Series and the vibrant queer community with good music and great company! Hosted by QRS-Alumni Blxck Cxsper, everyone is welcome—come connect, reflect, and enjoy the festivities!

Letter from QRS Curator Jesse Stong

Dear Friends,

I am so excited to welcome you to another year of our beloved Queer Reading Series! A huge thank you to everyone at Centaur Theatre and Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal for making this event possible once again.

This year, we’re diving deep into the messy, beautiful, and complicated relationships that shape our queer experiences. We’re moving beyond traditional “coming out” narratives and embracing more nuanced, complex stories—ones that reflect the richness of our lives and the ways we connect with those around us.

We are especially thrilled to showcase the poetic artistry of Anton May and the bold, comedic-dramatic voice of Gabrielle Banville. These two exceptional writers, both from our Young Creators Unit, continue to inspire with their fearless storytelling and deeply moving theatre creations.

At a time when hostility toward queer communities is on the rise, spaces like this—where we can gather, share, and reflect—are more vital than ever. Theatre has always been a space for resistance, joy, and radical imagination, and tonight is no different. Let’s come together, celebrate our voices, and explore new ways of seeing our lives through the power of theatre.

Thank you for being here. Your presence makes this space what it is. And don’t rush off after the readings—stick around to celebrate, connect, and revel in the magic of queer community!

With love and excitement,
Jesse Stong 

About the Playwrights

Gabrielle Banville (she/her) is a bilingual actor and collaborator originally from Ottawa and based in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. A graduate from Concordia University’s acting program, she is actively pursuing her talents in theatre, film, voice and playwriting. Her artistic curiosity is rooted in non chronological and overlapping storylines, the memory of music and the dualities of womanhood. Gabrielle is the founder and artistic director of Half Twin Theatre, an award-nominated indie theatre company telling the stories of forgotten women: the women who raised us, the women we could’ve been, and the women we can become.

Anton May (he/they) is a British born; multidisciplinary artist based in Tiohtiá:ke (colonially known as Montreal). As a writer, he tackles the social injustices black queer people face through poetry and spoken word. He is an alumna of PWM’s Young Creators Unit (23-24 Cohort) where he finished A Boy’s Love (A play he started in 2019). He is thrilled to have been selected to present this labour of love at the Queer Reading Series. He hopes that this play will resonate with the QBIPOC communities (especially the Black Queer Communities). #BlackQueerTransLivesMatter!

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The 2025 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency is now accepting applications.

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Due to the large number of applications received, all applicants to the 2025 Gros Morne Residency will receive a response by July 4, 2025.

The Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency will bring together seven playwrights living in Canada over a twelve-day period, from October 16 to 27, 2025.

Created by Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) and the Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD), this Residency is held in partnership with Artistic Fraud of Newfoundland, Creative Gros Morne, the Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station and with the vital support of the Cole Foundation.

Les candidats souhaitant postuler à la résidence d’auteurs dramatiques Gros Morne en français doivent se rendre sur le site web du CEAD et faire la demande auprès d’eux.

Application deadline: April 27, 2025

If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with this application, or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact accessibility@playwrights.ca.

About the Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency

The Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency is a dual-lingual residency that welcomes writers from across Canada to Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador. This unique dual-lingual residency takes place at the Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station in Norris Point, located in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and Labrador.

English language playwrights should apply through PWM and French language playwrights through the CEAD. Applications will be considered from across the country; three English and three French applications will be selected. A seventh spot is reserved for a playwright from Newfoundland and Labrador working in English.

The residency will be led by Fatma Sarah Elkashef, Artistic Director of PWM, Aki Matsushita, dramaturg at PWM, Sasha Dion, dramaturg at CEAD, and Robert Chafe, Artistic Director of Artistic Fraud. The residency is an opportunity for solo writing, punctuated with moments of exchange and reading work in progress as a group. The host dramaturgs are available to read your work and engage in one-on-one conversations centred around your process and questions.

The Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency provides playwrights with transportation, accommodation at Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station (private bedroom and bathroom), meals, an honorarium of $800.00, and dramaturgical support.

Read testimonials from the 2024 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency participants.

PWM welcomes all applications. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural, and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from artists who are: Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized (including recent immigrants), 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, neurodivergent, disabled, living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain. PWM is strongly committed to supporting a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences, therefore we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application if they are comfortable doing so.

Eligibility

  • Be a Canadian citizen or hold permanent residency status in Canada;
  • Be a playwright, writing in English, and have had at least one dramatic work workshopped, published, or professionally produced;
  • The play should ideally be in the early stages of development (first draft or slightly beyond);
  • Be available for the whole residency;
  • Be willing to participate in group activities prepared during the residency;
  • For playwrights writing in French, please visit the CEAD website. Please note that the CEAD only accepts applications from their members.

How to Apply

You can apply for the 2025 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency via our Google form, by April 27, 2025. Audio and video answers to some of the questions in the form are also welcomed.

In the form, you’ll be asked to provide the following information:

  • Your name, pronouns (optional), age (optional), and contact information; 
  • Geographical location you will be departing from to get to Gros Morne;
  • Geographical location you will be returning to;
  • A statement of your interest in the residency and how it will benefit your process (written, video or audio); 
  • A description of the play in progress (written, video or audio);
  • An excerpt of the play in progress (10 – 12 pages);
  • A CV (2 pages maximum) and a bio;
  • A copy of your last published, workshopped or produced play. (Please note, it must be a play other than the one you are applying to the residency with.)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection will be made by a committee set up by PWM and CEAD. All applicants will receive a response by July 4, 2025.  

If you have any questions regarding the Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency, please contact heather@playwrights.ca.

Preview the application form as a PDF.

Schedule for the Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency

October 16, 2025

Travel via plane and taxi to Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador (anyone departing West of Ontario will have to add a day of travel).

PWM organizes the travel for the artists, from their point of departure to the residency, and back again. 

October 17 – 26, 2025

  • Unstructured writing time at Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station;
  • Individual sessions with residency dramaturgs as determined in collaboration with the playwright;
  • Daily sixty-minute group meetings to read and discuss the process;
  • 2 presentations by local artists; 
  • Shared catered dinner every evening;
  • A public reading of excerpts from the plays in progress with the local community.

October 27, 2025

Departure for home.

Places to create during the Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency

Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station

Since 2002, the Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station, located on the magnificent west coast of Newfoundland and Labrador, has had the primary mission of expanding knowledge in marine ecology. In addition, the station also engages in community and artistic activities. Nestled in the small coastal community of Norris Point and with breathtaking views, it is equipped with laboratories, offices, a library, a multimedia theatre, an aquarium, and an attached building with individual bedrooms.

The residence is wheelchair accessible. However, the library and theatre space at the Bonne Bay Aquarium & Research Station, which is often used by the playwrights, requires the participant in a wheelchair to leave the residence, travel across the parking lot, into the main lobby entrance to access the library/theatre space.

Gros Morne National Park

Soaring fjords and moody mountains tower above a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. Shaped by colliding continents and grinding glaciers, the ancient landscape of Gros Morne national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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