Opportunities

Phytology Commissions 2015 Residency Programme

[Ed: the title of this post has been corrected, it was initially miswritten as ‘Physiology’ due to some unspotted autocorrect!] As part of the Phytology programme, artists Duncan Robertson and Lucía Montero will commission a series residencies for writers, poets and song writers during Spring and Summer 2015. Writers are invited to develop original content for VOICED, …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 29 May 2015

Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date).  Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline). Want to be sure you never miss an opportunity?  Sign …

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Play Submissions Helper – 43 Playwriting Contests with June (and early July) 2015 Deadlines

Play Submissions Helper has just published their monthly roundup of opportunities, featuring those with deadlines in June and early July 2015. As usual, we’ve already picked and posted the ones we’ve found most relevant (most of these are based in the US), but if you’d like to peruse the whole list you can find it here. Source:  Play Submissions Helper

Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Kevin Spacey Foundation £10,000 Grants for Artists of Choice

Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: Kevin Spacey Foundation £10,000 Grants for Artists of Choice Description: The Kevin Spacey Foundation is offering grants to one exciting project in each of …

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Opportunities Weekly Round-up: 22 May 2015

Our weekly Friday round-up of opportunities listed on the blog that haven’t yet reached their closing date (listed in order of closing date).  Opportunities are grouped into four sections: 1) Pick of the Week; 2) Opportunities with Deadlines; 3) Workshops and Events; 4) Ongoing opportunities (no deadline). Want to be sure you never miss an opportunity?  Sign …

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West Yorkshire Playhouse seeking Script Readers (paid)

West Yorkshire Playhouse is recruiting Script Readers for their next open submission window in June 2015. They are looking to build a team of a broad range of people that can bring their own diverse stories, passions and interests to the script reading process. They are keen to hear from those who have read for West Yorkshire Playhouse …

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Podium.me running drama initiative for writers aged 18-25

Podium.me, the online platform for the under 25s, is branching out from journalism to launch a drama initiative. They are piloting Podium.me writers’ groups to uncover the art of online drama. We are also working with BBC Radio 4 drama towards a potential commission. Their first workshop series will run from 7pm-9pm on the 2nd, 9th, 16th and …

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RAWR seeking Screenwriters/Script Submissions

RAWR is opening its doors to new writers who have something they need to say. They offer themselves as a unique platform for collaboration and we have the means to bring your story in to existence. “We are an established brand with a drive for quality; focussed on producing truly great films. Believing, at our core, that …

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Make Space Summer Project 2015 offering free workshops for 18-24 year olds

 Make Space Workshops for Aspiring Artists July – 7 August & 31 August – 11 September (taster session: 6 July). Free Make Space  is designed for aspiring artists (aged 18-24) who wish to expand and explore themselves and their creative abilities through site-responsive contemporary performance-making. Across four weeks (two in July and two in September) participants …

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Opportunities: Our Pick of the Week – Send your script to West Yorkshire Playhouse

Each week we look through our pile of writing opportunities to pick out one we think is particularly worth your time. It could be an innovative brief, great prize money, a high-profile company, or just plain fun. This week’s pick: West Yorkshire Playhouse to open June script submission window Description: The West Yorkshire Playhouse – which has a firm commitment to new …

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