The Writers’ Block is running a 3 day training programme for Emerging Playwrights, funded and supported by The Minack Theatre. The outcome of the programme is for the Minack Youth Theatre to commission a selection of short, original plays for Summer 2023.
Led by writer and lecturer Jane Pugh, participants will work up a treatment and sections of dialogue to present to the Minack directors on the final day. These free sessions will offer skills development and the time to write, develop and edit as well the chance to try out the budding scripts with young performers. There will be a certain number of paid commissions coming out of this process. Not all participants will have their play commissioned.
When: June 7th – 9th 2023
Where: The Writers’ Block, The Ladder, 2-4 Clinton Road, Redruth TR15 2QE
Who: Young and emerging playwrights up to a maximum of 8 people
Cost: The course is fully funded by The Minack Theatre so no cost to participants. However, there is no budget for travel and accommodation.
How to apply:
1. Select one of the following art works as your inspiration
- The Trumpet Player by Jean Michel Basquiat, 1984.
- The Women’s Rights Pioneers Monument by Meredith Bergmann, 2014
- The Pond by Stanhope Forbes, 1930
- The Feast of Saint Nicholas by Jan Steen, c. 1668
2. Write a three-minute play inspired by the painting or sculpture. You can use the work in any way you like. It could be based on the artist’s intentions or your own interpretation.
3. Include brief character biographies.
4. Also include your biography or curriculum vitae and a covering letter saying why you would like to do this course.
5. Correctly format your play.
6. Include all your contact details on all your attachments and your submitted play. Don’t just include your name on the email you send.
To apply, email your submission to amanda.harris@keap.org.uk
Deadline: 5pm on Monday 1st May 2023
For further details visit The Writers’ Block website