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Many Voices Residencies for Minnesota writers of color.

Apply, apply, apply!!

—–Forwarded Message—–
From: “Kevin S. McLaughlin”
Sent: Aug 21, 2008 2:33 PM
To: “Kevin S. McLaughlin”
Subject: The 2008-09 Many Voices Residencies for Minnesota writers of color.

Hello friends of The Playwrights’ Center,

I’m writing to ask your help in spreading the word about the Center’s Many Voices Residency program to writers, theater artists, and others who have an interest in playwriting.  Although the deadline is approaching soon, there is still plenty of time to prepare and submit an application.

NEW in 2008-09
Based upon feedback from an independent program review, The Playwrights’ Center and the Jerome Foundation have been working to deepen and enhance the Many Voices program for 2008-09 and beyond in two major ways:

– by reducing the total number of residencies from (eight to five) to increase the overall level of support for the writers, and

– by tailoring the residencies to writers of varying levels of experience by creating two tracks, a beginning track for those brand new to playwriting, and an emerging track for more experienced dramatists who want to work on refining their craft and developing their scripts further

The program will continue  to enjoy the excellent leadership of Many Voices Coordinator Christina Ham, a former Jerome and McKnight fellow at the Playwrights Center. In addition, the residency year will be lengthened to a full 12 months for 2009-2010 (2008-09 is the last year of the 9-month term). We are convinced that these changes will give writers a better experience and help them continue to make vibrant, important theater.

KEY FACTS
Made possible by a grant from the Jerome Foundation, Many Voices provides cash grants, education, and opportunities to develop new work with theater professionals. The program is designed to increase cultural diversity in the contemporary theater, both locally and nationally.

Application deadline:            August 29, 2008 (receipt).
Application form (PDF):        http://www.pwcenter.org/files/ManyVoices2008-09App.pdf
Residency year:                   September 30, 2008 – June 30, 2009


Thanks for your help in referring prospective applicants … please do not hesitate to call or email with any questions.

Best,

–Kevin


Kevin McLaughlin
Fellowships and Technology Manager
The Playwrights’ Center
2301 East Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406-1099

kevinm@pwcenter.org
612-332-7481 x15
612-332-6037 fax

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