{"id":19829,"date":"2026-10-19T10:52:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playwrights.ca\/?p=19829"},"modified":"2026-10-19T10:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T14:52:53","slug":"2027-2028-amplifier-call-for-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playwrights.ca\/fr\/2026\/10\/19\/2027-2028-amplifier-call-for-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"AMPLIFIER 2027-2028 Call for Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"

Playwrights\u2019 Workshop Montr\u00e9al (PWM)<\/a>, LA SERRE \u2013 arts vivants (LA SERRE)<\/a> and the Conseil des Arts de Montr\u00e9al (CAM)<\/a> are currently accepting applications for the 2027-2028 English-language edition of AMPLIFIER.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deadline to submit applications is November 22, 2026 at 11:59PM EST.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you have any questions regarding accessibility, require assistance with your application, and\/or would like to discuss alternative methods of applying, please contact Heather at accessibility@playwrights.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any questions regarding this program, your application, or the eligibility of your project, please contact our Artistic Producer, Leila Ghaemi, at leila@playwrights.ca<\/a> with the subject line: AMPLIFIER.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AMPLIFIER<\/a> is a two-year exploratory process for a playwright who identifies as Indigenous (First Nations, M\u00e9tis, and Inuit), Black, POC, racialized, including 1st<\/sup> or 2nd<\/sup> generation immigrant,  working creatively in one of Canada\u2019s official languages. During this program, the chosen artist will develop a piece of theatre through a dramaturgical and production lens, which includes a workshop, play reading, and residency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The process begins with dramaturgical support provided by PWM that culminates in a professional workshop and reading at the end of the first year. In the second year, the playwright will receive creation support and a residency period with LA SERRE – arts vivants. In addition to receiving artistic support, the program will also support the artist in other aspects of theatre making, from producing to project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMPLIFIER<\/a>, as well as its French counterpart R\u00e9sidence Voix Th\u00e9\u00e2trales<\/em>, supports artists creating in French and in English. CAM<\/a> et LA SERRE<\/a> offer this program alternately with the Centre des auteurs dramatiques<\/a> (CEAD) in French and with PWM<\/a> in English, and seeks to foster dialogue between Montr\u00e9al\u2019s English and French speaking theatre communities, as well as intercultural exchanges and greater representation for culturally diverse artists within the theatre community and on Montr\u00e9al\u2019s stages. The program also seeks to reduce barriers and offer resources and opportunities for underrepresented artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2027-2028 edition of AMPLIFIER<\/a> is intended for artists working in English. Therefore, applications are to be submitted in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2027-2028 AMPLIFIER<\/a> artist will receive a project creation grant of $13,000 from CAM over two years, along with development  support provided by PWM and LA SERRE. This is a one-time, non-renewable grant, provided in the following installments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n