The Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland is continuing to expand our engagement with professional writers. We want to stimulate, provoke, support and enable them to develop their work in a way that best suits their creative process. This is part of our commitment to a flexible, accessible process where the writer’s needs are at the heart of our activity.
Applications are now open for Writer’s Projects 2010/2011. You, the professional playwright, can apply for up to £3,250 to support any aspect of your writing development.
A limited number of Writer’s Projects are available. In selecting which ones to support we will consider;
Where other sources of funding are applicable we would encourage applicants to consider those alternatives.
Here are some examples of ways in which you might like support:
We are however hoping that you will have ideas beyond these suggestions.
We will run the project for you, providing administrative support and handling all the financial management, and will work closely with you to ensure that the project successfully meets your needs.
Application Criteria
Applications to the Writers’ Project scheme must be submitted by individual playwrights. You can apply if you:
Projects which already have funding will not be considered.
Deadlines
There are 2 deadlines for application submissions:
28 May 2010 (for projects commencing from July 2010)
30 November 2010 (for projects commencing from January 2011)
How to Apply
Please click here to download an application form. Completed applications should be sent to Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, CCA 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JD. Applications may also be sent via email to info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
If you wish to discuss your project with us prior to submitting an application we invite you to call our office (0141 332 4403) or send an email to info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Recent Awards
Lynda Radley:
Awarded funding for a concentrated period of research towards a new project with Poorboy. Lynda will be exploring innovative dramaturgical methodologies and taking an in depth look at child protection issues.
Morna Pearson:
Aims to develop an idea that explores the relationship between humans and their pets, using puppetry and live actors in a workshop setting. This project will hopefully result in a first draft of an exciting, funny and dark play.
Alan McKendrick:
This Writer's Project Award will afford Alan time and opportunity to create a series of short new dramatic texts. These texts will then have a series of accompanying original photographic images created for them by Tobias Feltus, with the work ultimately being publicly presented as a rolling slideshow with voiceover.
The Playwrights' Studio, Scotland Writer's Projects are made possible by the generous support of the Scottish Arts Council and the Glasgow City Council.
Playwrights' Studio, Scotland
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD
Telephone: 0141-332-4403
Textphone: 0141-332-3208
E-mail: info@playwrightsstudio.co.uk
Charity Number: SC036767
Top image :: LOVE FREAKS by Iain Heggie, A Tron Theatre Company Production.
Photography: Kevin Low.