::: WRITING CONTEST :::

WRITE FROM THE HIP 2007 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS


If you’re a young woman just itching to write a play...

Nightwood Theatre’s 7th annual novice playwriting initiative Write From the Hip is now accepting submissions from 18-29 year-old women looking for an artistic challenge, an opportunity to develop and write a play, a chance to have their say and a place to express their unique and diverse voice. Previous theatre experience is not necessary. Nightwood Theatre welcomes women from various backgrounds and experiences and embraces cultural, racial and sexual diversity. Women from all walks of life are strongly encouraged to apply.


What is Write From the Hip?

The Hip program is a series of weekly workshops, mentoring and hands-on seminars in writing skills and professional play development specifically designed for young writers. Write From the Hip participants walk away with a reinforced belief in themselves, their stories and their writing abilities. Over a 5-month period (April to August), each participant completes a new short work that is then workshopped and staged on the final night of the 2007 Groundswell Festival Of NEW WORK By WOMEN.


How do I apply for Write From the Hip?

Participants are selected through submissions and personal interviews conducted by the program coordinator and the Hip Committee (participants in the previous year’s program). Interested applicants should submit a package by November 15, 2006 that includes:

---> 3 to 5 pages MAX of creative writing

---> a one page Letter of Interest outlining why you’d like to be a part of the Program

---> a resume including your name, phone number and address


Submission packages should be mailed or dropped off to:

Lisa Codrington
Co-Director of Youth Initiatives–Write From the Hip
Write From the Hip Submissions
Nightwood Theatre
55 Mill Street, Suite 301
Case Goods Warehouse, Building No. 74
Toronto ON M5A 3C4

For more info please check out our website or contact Lisa Codrington at lisa@nightwoodtheatre.net.