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Opportunities Critical Exchange
Cove Park Residency
9 – 13 October 2006
Applications are invited for a week long residency at the internationally renowned artist centre at Cove Park, near Helensburgh this October.
The residency is open to theatre practitioners (including writers) working or based in Scotland.
The residency provides theatre practitioners with the opportunity to reflect upon their creative process and ideas, to increase their exposure to different ideas and practice, and encourage dialogue between different theatre disciplines. During the week practitioners will have the opportunity to work individually and in groups; at least two sessions will be facilitated by practising artists and practitioners.
The project is supported by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and the Scottish Arts Council.
Closing date for Applications: 12 noon on Friday 1 September 2006 For further information please contact:
Caroline Thompson – Project Manager
caroline@pumpkinpie.net
07970 185935
2. Studio BBC Scotland Radio Drama Present
Radio Play - "The Playwright's Studio!"
BBC Scotland Radio Drama has established a strong track record in producing powerful and challenging drama for Radio 4 and Radio 3. Working with writers in Scotland and beyond, the Department's output is both original and international.
As part of Playwrights' Studio, Scotland's festival events, BBC Scotland Radio Drama will host Radio Play - "The Playwright's Studio!", an insight into radio drama with extracts from new plays and hot tips from radio producers.
The session will be run twice on Monday 21 August 2006
12.30 & 15.30
The George Mackay Brown Storytelling Library
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
Venue 30
Places are FREE, but limited to book a place contact Claire on 0141-332-4403 or e-mail claire@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
3. Studio Plays Aloud Rehearsed Readings
Scotland's playwrights are arguably the best in the world, and currently dominating the world's stages, but whose plays will we be talking about at festivals in the future?
In the first two years of activity Playwrights' Studio, Scotland has had the opportunity to work with some excellent new playwrights to help them in the development of their work. For our 2006 Plays Aloud presentation we want to introduce you to four of these writers whose work could make an outstanding contribution to the future of theatre.
Tue 22 Aug 15.30 and Wed 23 Aug 12.30
Will Shu by Jacqueline Clark
Directed by Alison Peebles
with Lynsey Anderson; Karen Ramsay; Isabelle Joss; Robert Williamson and Isabella Jarrett.
Wed 23 Aug 15.30 and Thu 24 Aug 12.30
The Wall by DC Jackson
Directed by Adrian Osmond
with Johnny Austin; Matthew McVarish; Sally Reid and Leah MacRae.
Thu 24 Aug 15.30 and Fri 25 Aug 12.30
Killing Time by Roxana Pope
Directed by Maggie Kinloch
with Shakti Edwards; Faroque Kahn and Neamh Bannatyne.
Fri 25 Aug 15.30 and Sat 26 Aug 12.30
The Algebra of Freedom by Raman Mundair
Directed by Nicholas Bone
with John Kazek; Syreeta Kumar; Jay Manley and remaining cast tbc
All readings take place at
The George Mackay Brown Storytelling Library
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
Venue 30
All readings are FREE, places are limited so Book Now!
Contact Claire on 0141-332-4403/07931 694675 or e-mail claire@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
4. Studio Ignite Playwriting Competition Last chance to enter 
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland’s National Playwriting Competition
Read something inspirational lately?
Something which moved you?
Write a scene which has been inspired by a novel of the last sixty years and paint a picture of life for you in Scotland today.
Ignite is a national playwriting competition aiming to find undiscovered voices for the Scottish Stage. Using a contemporary piece of literature as inspiration, we want you to write a short play scene (not an adaptation of the original source).
The winner will receive six months focused dramaturgical and directorial support, advice and training to develop their scene into a full length play, which will be given a rehearsed reading as part of Glasgow City Council’s Aye Write Festival in February 2007.
Entries will be judged anonymously by our Creative Director, Julie Ellen, and by our Associate Playwrights.
The deadline for entries is August 31 2006, and winners will be announced at the end of September.
The benefits of mentoring and support from Playwrights Studio, Scotland
“I have definitely found my experiences of your organisation to be overwhelmingly positive and I certainly would never have written either of my plays were it not for your existence.”
DC Jackson, Playwright – The Wall (Evolve Mentored Winner)
“I have been nurtured and encouraged and have learned elements of the craft of playwriting that will guide and influence my writing for the rest of my life.”
Martin Travers, Playwright – Mentored by an Associate Playwright
To enter the competition go to www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk and download an entry pack.
 
5. Opportunities Short & Sweet and HotInk
Short & Sweet
The biggest short play festival in the world is inviting playwrights the world over to submit plays of up to 10 minutes duration.
The deadline is 15 September 2006.
For further information about the Short & Sweet Play Festival, Sydney
visit www.shortandsweet.org
HotInk
January 2007, New York, USA
This international play reading series brings together professional playwrights, directors and actors with students and alumni of the Tisch School of the Arts, New York.
Submission deadline is also 15 September 2006.
Send your script, your contact info, CV, biog and cast of characters to -
Chantal Bilodeau, Literary Manager, HotInk 2007, Dept of Drama, Tisch School of Arts, 721 Braodway, New York, NY10003, USA.
6. Opportunities Up Close: Dundee
Monday 18 September 2006
Dundee Rep Theatre
A day of Playwrights’ Studio activity will be taking place in Dundee.
Script Surgeries
Your chance to discuss your work face-to-face with one of our Associate Playwrights and get professional feedback. Concentrating on one particular script, you will receive advice on how to improve the writing and make that script the best it can be.
To be considered for a surgery, please send an e-mail or letter to info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk with -
Your play title; A short synopsis; A brief summary of your writing to date; Two specific questions relating to your play.
To be eligible you must -
Be an unproduced writer living or born in Scotland; Have a first draft of a script completed; Must not be involved in a current Playwrights’ Studio scheme.
The deadline for entries is 12noon Friday 1 September 2006.
Once entries are received we will contact selected writers for their scripts.
Inspire Workshops
Conference Room, Central Library, Dundee
5.00pm – 6.00pm
A one hour introduction to playwriting led by one of our new Associate Playwrights.
Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library, Dundee
4.00pm – 6.00pm
A two hour advanced workshop in practical techniques to develop your playwriting skills.
Both sessions are FREE. Places are limited, to book contact Claire on 0141 332 4403 or Claire@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Plays: Off the Page
7pm – 7.30pm
Extract of Play by Hamish Gillies
This script in hand presentation will introduce the work of a writer who has been supported by Playwrights’ Studio to develop their piece.
8pm – 10pm
Shuggie Minto by Lesley Anne Reid
This is a rehearsed reading of an Evolve winner’s script. Selected through our 2004 Ignite competition, Lesley Anne Reid has developed her winning scene into a full length play after being mentored and supported by Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland.
Tickets are £2 (to see both readings) and can be booked directly from the Dundee Rep Theatre Box Office on 01382 223530.
Play Sales
Our Bookshop will be open from 12noon with a wide selection of published play scripts from Scotland’s Playwrights.
7. Studio Fuse
Fuse is a unique Scotland-wide initiative that puts new plays in front of the artistic directors at the country's top theatre companies.
For details on Fuse and information on other places to send your script visit www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Fuse is managed by Playwrights' Studio, Scotland. Resourced by NTS Workshop.
8.
Events WYSIWYG
27 & 28 September 2006
The Byre Theatre, St Andrews
Scotland’s annual showcase and conference of performing arts for children and young people, WYSIWYG is the key meeting place for all those involved in this area. It offers a unique and enjoyable opportunity to view a snapshot of all latest productions available by Scottish based companies and to hear from invited guest speakers.
The cost is £72 +VAT (£51+VAT for freelancers).
To book or find out more contact Imaginate on 0131 225 6440 or visit www.imaginate.org.uk by 8 September 2006.
9. Studio Play Sales
Celebrating, promoting and developing playwriting in Scotland
A wide selection of published plays from Scotland’s playwrights are available from Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland at reduced prices.
For a full list of titles available visit our website and download a form to place your order direct with us.
During the Festival plays are available from Royal Lyceum Theatre and our own Bookshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre.
All year round a small selection of titles is available from the Scottish Parliament shop in Edinburgh.
For further information contact info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk or call 0141 332 4403.
10. Quick Links Conferences, The Space, Radio Cafe Events Encountering Ibsen Monday 21 August
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
The Readings – 2pm & 7.30pm
The Playwrights’ Panel – 3.45pm
The Ibsen Panel – 6pm
Featuring readings of short plays by Zinnie Harris, Wetle Holtan, Jon Fosse and Smith Likongwe. Tickets for each session £4 (£2) call 0131 228 1404.
Opportunities Arvon Foundation Courses at Moniack Mhor
Monday 11 September – Saturday 16 September 2006
Led by Liz Lochhead and Hamish MacDonald, contact Moniack Mhor on 01463 741675 or e-mail m-mhor@arvonfoundation.org
Opportunities Sephen Jeffreys Playwriting Masterclass
1 & 2 September 2006, London
To book a place on this 2 day course contact admin@stephenjeffreys.co.uk or visit www.stephenjeffreys.co.uk
Opportunities Teach Playwriting at QMUC, Edinburgh
The School of Drama & Creative Industries is looking for a playwright to teach 4 hours a week for a semester. Any interested, experienced playwrights should contact Colin Mortimer on 0131 668 3645.
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