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IMPORTANT:
Les candidats peuvent postuler à plus d’un programme de partenariat au Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal, mais ne peuvent être bénéficiaires que d’un seul programme de partenariat.
Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal est une organisation faisant partie de la minorité linguistique anglophone. La collaboration de l’artiste avec le.la conseiller.ère dramaturgique se fera donc en anglais. La candidature doit être complétée en anglais.
Nous sommes ravis d'annoncer que le Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal (PWM), LA SERRE–arts vivants (LA SERRE) and the Conseil des Arts de Montréal (CAM) are launching a new program offering comprehensive dramaturgical and artistic support to a professional playwright residing on the island of Montreal. This includes dramaturgical consultation, creation workshop, a creation production residency, followed by a laboratory presentation.
The following playwrights are eligible to submit proposals: Indigenous artists (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), 1st or 2nd generation immigrant artists from a culturally diverse community*, or racialized artists.
Board Members of CAM, PWM and La Serre are not eligible to apply.
*As defined in the Conseil des Arts de Montréal’s glossary
In order to support artists writing in French and artists writing in English, this program is being offered alternately by the Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) in French one year, and by PWM in English every other year. This edition is intended for artists creating in the English language.
THE GOALS
The program aims to highlight the artistic and social contributions of theatre artists from culturally diverse, indigenous, or racialized communities working creatively in one of Canada’s official languages.
Additionally, it seeks to foster dialogue between Montréal’s English- and French-speaking theatre communities, as well as intercultural exchanges and greater representation from culturally diverse artists within the theatre community and on Montreal stages.
Référez-vous au Program Presentation (PDF) for more details about what this partnership includes, eligibility criteria and other conditions.
THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
CONSEIL DES ARTS DE MONTRÉAL
Founded in 1956, the Conseil des arts de Montréal identifies, supports and recognizes excellence in the professional creation, production and dissemination of the arts.
To remain in tune with the organizations and collectives it serves, the Conseil relies on its knowledge of the communities, its innovative skills, and its ability to bring the city’s artists and financial partners together.
PLAYWRIGHTS’ WORKSHOP MONTRÉAL
PWM is a national new creation centre for theatre and performance led by a team of dramaturgs and arts administrators. While playwriting has been at the core of what we do for over 50 years, our work now strives to include devised and interdisciplinary forms of creation. In addition to seeking collaborations across diverse artistic practices, we are strongly committed to supporting work which reflects a wide range of cultural identities and lived experiences.
Qu'est-ce que la dramaturgie, et que faisons-nous?
La dramaturgie est une exploration de tous les éléments composant une œuvre, de la manière dont ils sont réunis pour créer du sens, et du processus de développement de cette œuvre. PWM travaille principalement sur des projets centrés sur le texte et la narration, mais aussi sur des pièces où le texte et la narration ne sont pas les principales composantes ou préoccupations.
Le travail de PWM est centré sur l’artiste et notre processus de collaboration dynamique est conçu pour répondre aux besoins de leur projet. Nous écoutons attentivement pour comprendre l'identité d'un.e artiste, ce qu'il.elle fait et comment il.elle souhaite poursuivre son travail. Nous offrons commentaires et retours à travers de nombreuses questions et conversations, et accompagnons souvent les artistes d'ébauche en ébauche ou d'itération en itération. Nous travaillons en tête-à-tête, mais aussi au travers d'ateliers et de résidences.
Pour nous, la dramaturgie doit également prendre en compte les réverbérations/implications d'une œuvre à travers le temps et l'espace, au-delà du lieu/page dans/sur laquelle elle se crée.
LA SERRE–ARTS VIVANTS
LA SERRE is a structuring incubator for the improvement of the conditions under which emerging artists carry out their work in live art. It accompanies them in the expansion of their work, from the creation process to encounters with the public. It helps artists develop their autonomy, organizational maturity and artistic independence. LA SERRE acts as an activator of collaborations between artists and local, national and international partners, as well as artists from various artistic disciplines and other areas. Artistically, LA SERRE favors projects that establish evocative links between art and society, and facilitate connections between different disciplinary fields and sectors.
SOUTIEN FOURNI
The recipient of the program will receive a project creation grant of $13,000 by the CAM over two years, along with numerous services provided by PWM, LA SERRE, et CAM. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant.
The program takes place over two years, and support is provided as follows:
YEAR 1
$3,000 creation grant for a new theatrical creation
30 hours of dramaturgical collaboration with Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal
9 hours of script workshopping offered by Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal
A staged reading with actors at Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal
YEAR 2
$10,000 creation grant for production
40 hours of production and management mentorship by LA SERRE–arts vivants
60 hours of free access to the Conseil des Arts de Montréal’s studios
Presentation of two performances in lab format
One-year subscription to Machinerie des arts.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please complete the online application form. Refer to the Program Presentation (PDF) for all details about this partnership. During the application process, you will be asked to include the following documents:
- An excerpt of a previously written theatrical work in English (10 pages maximum, PDF or DOC);
- An excerpt of the project (10 pages maximum, PDF or DOC);
- The author’s CV (PDF or DOC)
Only the required documents will be forwarded to members of the evaluation committee.
Applications will be evaluated by representatives of the CAM, PWM and La Serre. Projects will be evaluated based on merit, and the selection will take the projects’ comparative value into consideration. The evaluation committee will take into consideration diversity of practice, artists’ experience, accessibility needs, 2SLGBTQQIPAA+, and gender parity.
The deadline to submit applications is November 1, 2020 at 11:59PM. All applicants will be notified of the results by December 10, 2020.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions about the eligibility of your application or your project, do not hesitate to contact us. We prefer to have the opportunity to discuss hybrid theatrical forms, unusual professional backgrounds and multiple ethnocultural affiliations with applicants.
Please address questions to Emma Tibaldo, Executive and Artistic Director of Playwrights’ Workshop Montréal, at emma@playwrights.ca.
