Writer wanted (children's theatre) | £3,884+ for a short play
Added 2024-07-29 19:49:30 +0000 UTCCOMPANY/PUBLICATION: PLAYHOUSE PROJECT
Deadline: 31 July 2024
York Theatre Royal and our partner theatres are looking to commission a writer as part of our Playhouse project. We're accepting applications now! Find more details on what we're looking for and how to apply below:
WRITER CALL-OUT FOR PLAYHOUSE PROJECT
Playhouse partners York Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Theatr Iolo, and Landmark Theatres are looking to commission a writer as part of our Playhouse project. Playhouse is a collaboratively run project that commissions new work for 8-11-year-olds. It has been established for over 20 years, with previous writers including Philip Ridley, Julia Donaldson, David Wood, and Tanika Gupta.
Theatre partners produce festivals of the work in regional venues, supporting and developing teachers as directors to produce their chosen play with a class from their school. Each teacher receives extensive CPD support, including a workshop with the writer and rehearsal room visits. Festivals take place in July each year.
This year we are particularly interested in commissioning a new play which would work well in SEND settings or with primary classes with students with SEND. The play may involve movement, music, or have a devised or flexible element, allowing it to work in mainstream or SEND settings. The writer or company will have:
Experience of working with young people with SEND
Experience of writing for multiple voices
Be willing to collaborate with and be informed by children’s thoughts and opinions as part of their process
DETAILS AROUND OUR EXPECTATION OF THE PLAY
Length between 20-25 minutes
Suitable for a cast of up to 30, who may be from a variety of backgrounds (SEND settings may work with smaller groups so flexibility of cast size would be helpful)
Thematically reflects the issues, hopes, dreams, and world of Key Stage 2 learners
PROJECT TIMELINE
31 July 2024: Application deadline
08 August: Interviews (online)
13 Sept: Treatment
15 Nov: First draft
17 Jan 2025: Final draft
March date TBC: Online writers’ workshop
To apply, please email schools@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk your CV, a covering letter detailing your suitability, and a maximum 10-page example of your work that has been written for multiple voices. Deadline for submissions is 31 July 2024 at 12 noon.
FEES
£3,884 for delivery of the play
£150 attendance at writers’ workshop
£61.66 per workshop consultation (up to a maximum of two sessions)
CONTACT INFORMATION (please do not share the email address publicly):
Questions/applications: schools@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Website: https://www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
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