Playwright's Professional Development Residency

Early-career playwrights who have had at least 1 full-length staging, whether self-produced or as part of a festival/company season. They should also have received some level of training in the form of mentorships, workshop intensives, or formal courses.

We are looking for playwrights who have a demonstrable commitment to the craft, a strong interest in developing their practice, and a desire to work at a professional level. We’ll choose residents based on a writing sample and interview.

This is a dedicated long-form residency with a structured studio programme designed and run by the residency facilitators, complemented by numerous public presentation opportunities. Centre 42 will also seek ways to engage the residents in workshop opportunities, and actively connect the residents with professional theatre-makers. The residents will also receive a modest stipend for the duration of the residency.

Active commitment and participation throughout the residency. Writers should also be keen to be part of and benefit from an intensive group structure, and be able to bring openness and generosity to this space.

This residency runs for two years and takes in a new studio (group of residents) once every other year. Applications are currently open, until 20 March 2024 for the next residency is slated to commence in May 2024.