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The 2024-2025 Young Creators Unit

Calling all emerging playwrights and theatre creators, the 2024-2025 Young Creators Unit is now accepting applications!

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

In 2024, we are proudly celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Young Creators Unit!

Applications are now open and due by August 11, 2024, 11:59PM EST. 

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 work and artistry.

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.

From September 2024 -June 2025, participants will receive one-on-one dramaturgical sessions, mentorships with industry professionals, and participate in 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 performances, and networking opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about the Young Creators Unit and PWM, or about the YCU 2024-2025 Application Process, please email Leila at leila@playwrights.ca.

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

Thrilled to be back leading the YCU for her third year, 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.

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.

 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 on August 11th, 2024.

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.
  • 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!

The program will run from September 11th, 2024, to May 31st, 2025. Group sessions will take place biweekly on Wednesdays from 5-8PM in the PWM Creative Studio, located at 7250 Rue Clark, suite #103. 

The number of Cohort members we can accept is 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 YCU if you are able to commit to the full schedule. All applicants will be informed of their results by Friday, September 6th, 2024. 

The Selection Process

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.

Once the application period is closed, all applications will be reviewed and considered. 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. 

“A singular space for incubation and support, YCU meets young artists where they’re at. During my time I was able to garner so much I wouldn’t be able to achieve alone: an ensemble of motivated peers, unique workshops from interdisciplinary practitioners along with space and time for my piece to grow. Along with the development of my piece, YCU fosters exploration of the playwright’s process, understanding that with each unique story comes unique approaches to the artist and their creation.”

— 2023-2024 YCU Cohort Member

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Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal Welcomes New Managing Director Alanna Wrenshall

PWM is delighted to formally announce that our Board of Directors and hiring committee have appointed Alanna Wrenshall, more commonly known as Alan, as our new Managing Director.

Alan Wrenshall is a Queer, neurodivergent Arts Administrator and former Stage Manager. Born and raised in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory and the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, they graduated from Queen’s University with honours and began working behind the scenes at many theatres in Ontario including 4th Line Theatre, the Port Hope Capitol Theatre, and the Sudbury Theatre Centre. After a whirlwind move to Tio’tia:ke/Montreal in 2023, they joined PWM’s administration team, where they have had the opportunity to witness the vibrancy of Montreal’s theatre community. Their favourite kind of plant is all of them, and they can often be found trying to keep their dog, Boomer, out of the garden.

Alan was appointed to the position earlier this year following the departure of former Managing Director Anne-Sophie Grenier in 2023. With Alan’s background of hands-on theatre leadership and their time working within PWM’s administrative team, we’re eager to see the impact they will bring to the organization and the Montréal theatre community.

“Alan, who has served as our general manager prior to this appointment, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to their new role. Their understanding of the theatre industry, combined with a commitment to our mission of supporting dramaturgy, makes them uniquely qualified to lead our organization.

Please join me in congratulating Alan on their well-deserved appointment; I look forward to their continued contributions and to the future of Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal under their leadership.”

– Jason Poirier Lavoie, President of the Board of Directors at PWM

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After a year of transitions and adaptations following the  pandemic, we look hopefully to the future of our organization under the new co-leadership team of Sarah and Alan. This new chapter will yield fruitful collaborations and creative processes that we are excited to realize!

Playwrights' Workshop Montreal Artistic Director Fatma Sarah Elkashef.

“I am very excited to finally formally welcome Alan to PWM as the MD. Since the departure of former MD, Anne-Sophie Grenier, Alan has grown from their former position on the PWM team and flourished into the responsibilities of the MD role. They are a brilliant leader and partner and I am thrilled to be co-leading PWM into its next phase with them.”

– Fatma Sarah Elkashef, Artistic Director of PWM

“I am so thrilled, and honoured, to be representing PWM as the Managing Director. Having joined the Admin team last February, I have had the opportunity to learn so much about Montreal’s incredible community, and the invaluable support PWM provides to the artists we work with. For the past few months I have had the opportunity to bring my experience and love of theatre to the position of MD. I am very grateful to my co-leader, Sarah, and the entire PWM team for their hard work and dedication. I look forward to building on the strong foundation we have and continuing to foster vibrant and supportive environments for all artists.” 

– Alanna Wrenshall, Managing Director of PWM

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JOB POSTING: Professional Development and Training Coordinator

Pour lire l’offre d’emploi en français, CLIQUEZ ICI. Pour consulter l’annonce sur le site du CEAD, CLIQUEZ ICI.

Position Summary

Since 2019, le Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) and PWM have worked in partnership, with the support of  Compétence Culture, to pool their professional development resources. The Professional Development and Training Coordinator will be a mutualized employee of both partner organizations, however the employment contract will be held with CEAD and the employee will be governed by CEAD’s policy on working conditions and staff conduct. The tenure of this position will be granted following a three-month probationary period, but will always be conditional on the renewal of the mutualization agreement between CEAD and PWM, and the Compétence Culture wage subsidy.

Note: The responsibilities and duties of the Professional Development and Training Coordinator require that they are bilingual (French, English) and that they work mainly in-person in the CEAD or PWM offices, as well as in other locations where training activities may take place (this does not exclude the occasional flexibility to work from home).

Salary and Benefits
  • Part-time position (7 hours per day, 28 hours per week), divided equally between PWM and CEAD
  • Shared office with work computer at CEAD; laptop and shared workspace at PWM 
  • Standard office hours  9:00am-5:00pm with some flexibility to adjust on request
  • 22 – 25 $ per hour + benefits : 
    • Four weeks paid summer vacation while CEAD office closes in July
    • Two weeks off during the holiday season, according to the CEAD schedule
    • Two additional hours of paid lunch per week on PWM days
    • Bank of 5 paid wellness days
    • Access to CEAD group insurance plan after 3 months
Applications and Inquiries

Please submit your application by email to:  rh@cead.qc.ca with the subject line “Professional Development and Training Coordinator Application”.

Applications should include:

  • Cover letter explaining your interest in working at CEAD and PWM and how your experience is relevant to this position
  • CV or resume
  • Earliest possible start date

We encourage applicants to send in their application as soon as possible. For best consideration, please apply before August 4, 11:59pm. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on August 14 – 16. Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

PWM and CEAD are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We are continuously working to make all of our programs accessible and inclusive. We value diversity in our workforces and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. While recognizing that the identity of each person is fundamentally plural and multidimensional, we strongly encourage applications from people 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.

Organizations Overview

Founded in 1963, Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) is a dramaturgically-focused theatre creation and development company based in Montréal.

PWM is led by a team of experienced dramaturgs and arts administrators. With a focus on dramaturgy, its mission is to collaborate with artists in the development of new works of theatre and performance. Its collaborative process draws on the team’s unique expertise and is tailored to the artist’s individual needs.

At PWM, playwrights, dramaturgs, translators, directors, performance artists, and theatre companies across the country find a creative accomplice willing to invest deeply in the development of meaningful work. Through PWM’s programming and activities, individual artists and companies meet and make new connections. By fostering these artistic connections, PWM acts as a community hub for theatre-makers in Montreal and beyond.

Founded in 1965, the Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) is a centre for the support, promotion and dissemination of works by francophone playwrights, and now has more than 300 francophone members in Quebec and Canada. It occupies a unique position in terms of both the amount of opportunities it offers to authors as well as the quality and innovation it pursues.

Primary Responsibilities 

Your main tasks will be to support both CEAD and PWM in managing annual budget envelopes and organizing training activities specific to each organization. As the Professional Development & Training Coordinator you will play an important role within the CEAD and PWM teams as a position dedicated to professional development of artists we serve.  Training activities may take the form of dramaturgical collaborations or labs, workshops, co-development sessions for various creator roles, residencies, master classes, dramaturgical mentoring, and any other professional development activity for playwriting and theatre creation in French or English in Quebec. This is an essential role in the cultural training community, representing both organizations to Compétence Culture and a network of other Professional Development and Training Coordinators. 

Your two main areas of responsibilities will be: 

1) Contribute to the sound management of professional training funding envelopes, including budgeting and reporting. You will be responsible for maintaining positive and lasting working relationships with financial partners that support continuing education, such as Intervention-Compétences and Compétence Culture, and other colleagues in the Quebec Continuing Education network. The Professional Development & Training Coordinator will participate in consultation and training activities held by Compétence Culture.

2) Ensure that professional development activities are carried out according to CEAD and PWM policies and procedures, and within the limits of budgets and criteria imposed by the various grant programs.  Your main tasks will be administrative (contracts, registrations, payments, data entry, internal reports and accounting), and logistical (schedules, studio rental, planning).  This position is a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge in the field of continuing education in culture and, more specifically, in theater.

Professional training and development coordinator tasks 

In support of the CEAD and PWM management teams,  the Professional Development & Training Coordinator will perform the following:

Administrative tasks:

  • Prepare all documents and information required for funding application submission and reporting in accordance with the requirements of the Interventions-Compétences grant program.
  • Attend meetings and information-sessions offered by Compétence Culture funding bodies to gather information and provide summaries with updates and deadlines to each organization;
  • Support the administration and coordination of the programming funded by Compétence Culture, in the following ways:
    • Communicate with the selected playwrights, dramaturgs, actors (or agencies), and other artists for the administration and coordination of professional development activities; 
    • Create and send contracts for signature and ensure receipt;
    • Follow-up on registration fees and receipts; Issue or follow-up on payment of invoices and artistic fees;
    • Monitor and record updates of programming and budgets using tracking tables; ensure filing of all documents required for reporting; 
    • Enter administrative data according to tools specific to each organization (contact information, tax numbers, statistics);
    • Coordinate satisfaction surveys and feedback sessions from participants;
    • Ensure compliance with requirements of Intervention-Compétences and Compétence Culture allocated envelopes at all times;
    • Research and follow up on funding opportunities through Intervention-Compétences;
    • Managing registration of participants in public workshops or activities;
    • Perform all related administrative tasks.

Logistical Tasks:

  • Communicate with the co-workers, trainers, and participants involved in planning the schedule and logistics for each training activity;
  • Inform artists, trainers, and participants about CEAD and PWM policies and procedures; ensure adherence to prevention policies to ensure a safe space for artists  taking part in the training; 
  • Communicate with Compétence Culture, l’Union des Artistes, PACT, and Canadian Actors Equity regarding contracts and reports; 
  • Work with the communications departments of CEAD and PWM to provide information about the training activities, and support in the creation of written outreach materials; personal outreach to appropriate artists for specific programs and residencies based on the requests of the management teams; 
  • Coordinate the travel and accommodations of trainers and participants, taking into account allocated budgets; 
  • Print texts and other documents required for training activities;
  • Compile a list of all participants present or absent at each meeting and have required attendance sheets signed by trainers and participants;
  • Ensure the best possible reception conditions on the training site and respond to the needs or requests of trainers and participants (access, beverages, temperature, materials, etc.).
Skills and Characteristics
  • Organizational skills, autonomy, initiative;
  • Flexibility and comfort in adapting to changing priorities; 
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate with management, ability to work under pressure;
  • Ability to anticipate needs;
  • Knowledge of the Quebec cultural milieu and of Quebec and Canadian theatre (an asset).
qualifications
  • Degree in dramatic arts (production) or in management of cultural organizations OR two years experience in project coordination;
  • Good knowledge of business softwares, including GSuite and MS Office Suite;
  • Strong communication and writing skills in both French* and English.

* This position requires regular communication with CEAD’s francophone staff and artists, as well as government bodies that operate exclusively in French. 

We thank all candidates for their interest in joining PWM and CEAD, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be held August 14-16. There may be more than one round of interviews. 

If you have any questions, please contact CEAD at rh@cead.qc.ca or our Managing Director, Alanna Wrenshall at alanna@playwrights.ca.

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The 2023-2024 Young Creators Unit Showcase

PWM’S YOUNG CREATORS UNIT IS NOW IN ITS 9TH YEAR, FEATURING AN EXCITING GROUP OF MONTRÉAL THEATRE ARTISTS. 

With a focus on building a home for artistic risk and discovery, this year’s YCU Cohort is preparing for our annual showcase! This private event will take place at the PWM Studio on Tuesday May 28 and Wednesday May 29 from 7:00-8:30 PM.

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

This year’s showcase will be a private event due to limited seating capacity. If you are interested in being added to an attendance wait list, please contact leila@playwrights.ca. 

Thank you for supporting the exciting new works of emerging artists!

TUESDAY, MAY 28

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Headshots by Emelia Hellman.

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.

THE YOUNG CREATORS UNIT IS FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY:
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The Residency Creators of the 2024 Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac

The Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac is taking place from June 1st to the 12th!

The residency is known for encouraging a nuanced and generative translation process, through the collaborative unearthing of ideas embedded within plays.

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.

La dernière cassette | Translation from French to English

Bobby Theodore

Translator

Olivier Choinière

Playwright

Bonnes Bonnes | Translation from French to English

Sophie Gee

Translator & Playwright

Tamara Nguyen

Playwright

Le traitement de la nuit  | Translation from French to English

Linda Gaboriau

Translator

Evelyne de la Chenelière

Playwright

Bénévolat | Translation from French to English

Danielle Le Saux-Farmer

Translator

Maud de Palma-Duquet

Playwright

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 for many American, British, Scottish and Irish authors including Howard Barker, Margaret Edson, David Greig, David Hare, David Ives, Cindy Lou Johnson, David Mamet, Arthur Miller and Harold Pinter.

In 2011, she received the Governor General’s Award for her translation of the play 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. Since January 2024, she’s had three translations presented in Montreal : Lucy Kirkwood’s Chimerica, at Duceppe; and at Théâtre du Rideau Vert a Québécois adaptation of Benoit Solès’ La Machine de Turing, as well as a translation of Kendall Feaver’s The Almighty Sometimes, consecutively between January and April. 

Since 2006, Maryse has benefited from the wonderful Glassco Translation Residency in Tadoussac on nine occasions. This is the third 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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The 2024 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency is now accepting applications.

The Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency is a dual-lingual residency that welcomes writers from across Canada to Gros Morne, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Created by Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM) and 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: May 6, 2024
Selected applicants will be contacted by June 17, 2024.

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 will bring together seven playwrights living in Canada over a twelve-day period, from September 26 to October 7, 2024. 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.

How to Apply

You can apply for the 2024 Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency via our Google form, by May 6, 2024. 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), and contact information; 
  • Geographical location you will be departing from to get to Gros Morne;
  • 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.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Selection will be made by a committee set up by PWM and CEAD. All applicants will be notified by June 17, 2024.  

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

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 accessibility@playwrights.ca.

Click here to preview the application form as a PDF.

Eligibility

  • 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.

Schedule for the Gros Morne Playwrights’ Residency

September 26, 2024

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. 

September 27 – October 6, 2024 

  • 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 7, 2024

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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