Playwriting Fellowship
Plays are not meant to be read, but heard and seen.
To truly develop new work, a playwright must have the opportunity to interact with the play’s production. The winner of the playwriting fellowship sponsored by Front Row Theatre Company, Kelly Writers House, and the Creative Writing Department will receive a week long workshop. This includes a director, cast, and staff to develop the play and prepare a capstone staged reading. Almost every professionally produced play is workshopped at least once; it is a vital step in theatre production.
The 2008 winner of the Playwriting Fellowship was Genna Erlickman for
his work Margarita, Or Some Other Child's Play. Will Steinberger
directed the short saga of what started as little Margarita's innocent
playtime that, unfortunately for her, takes a turn for the worse as
Margarita looses control of her friend Sally and their fantastical
quest.
The Playwriting Fellowship was featured in the May/June 2005 issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette -- read the article!
Submissions for the 2008 Fellowship are due in January: download submission form
Workshop Timeline
| January 22nd |
Submissions due to the Playwriting Fellowship box in Kelly Writers' House (download submission form) |
| April 20th, 4pm |
An open reading at KWH where the community will be invited to offer advice and criticism. |
| April 21st through 24th |
The company will rehearse the play each day, with the opportunity for the playwright to make revisions. |
| April 25th, 8pm |
A public staged reading in The Heyer Space at Harrison College House. |
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Meredith Weber at Front Row Theatre Company.
Downloads:
Submission Form
2005 Gazette Article
2004 Press Release
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