Call For Submissions for The 2006 PTC Colony on Granville Island

Wed August 09, 2006 Playwrights Theatre Centre is proud to announce The PTC Colony on Granville Island, an annual play development intensive set to take place on Granville Island in Vancouver, BC from November 19 - 26, 2006.  In it's inaugural year, the Colony will provide a group of five playwrights-in-residence with a dedicated creative context, dramaturgical resources and a company of actors to read their work at intervals throughout the Colony.  The focus is on the individual development of each playwright's work as well as the creation of a unique supportive and productive community of playwrights, directors, dramaturgs and actors.

Participating playwrights must be avilable for full-time residency during the Colony and will receive accommodation at the beautiful Granville Island Hotel, a meal allowance and, where necessary, travel to and from Vancouver.  See below for application guidelines and more information.

Application Guidelines

Application Deadline:    September 6, 2006
Notification Date:         September 19, 2006

Applicants must submit:

1)   A completed application form along with a cheque or money order payable to Playwrights Theatre Centre to cover the application fee:
$25 for PTC Members / $50 for Non-Members (includes a year-long membership to PTC).
Please note:  To have an application form mailed or e-mailed to you, please contact kris@playwrightstheatre.com.

2)   A copy of the current draft of the play you propose to work on during the Colony.  Copies must be unbound on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.  Bound, three-hole punched or stapled scripts cannot be accepted. 
Please note: Submission by e-mail or fax will NOT be accepted.  Hard copies only.

3)   A letter outlining the developmental history of the play and what specific elements the playwright intends to focus on and develop through the Colony.

4)   A playwright's resume.

The plays will be selected by a jury of Playwrights Theatre Centre artistic staff and Canadian theatre professionals.

Submit completed applications to:
PTC Colony on Granville Island
Playwrights Theatre Centre
#201 - 1398 Cartwright Street
Vancouver, BC   V6H 3R8

Deadline for receipt of application packages:  
5:00 PM, Wednesday, September 6, 2006
(Please allow enough time for your submission to reach the PTC office by the deadline.  We will not accept applications submitted via e-mail.)

For more information, contact Kris Elgstrand at 604-685-6228 (ext. 102) or kris@playwrightstheatre.com.

Playwrights Theatre Centre acknowledges the generous support of Colony by The Granville Island Hotel as well as our ongoing sponsors, donors and patrons. 

PTC Colony Application and Guidelines

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