2023 Ōtepoti Theatre Lab Playwrights Programme

Posted: Wednesday Apr 26, 2023

Sending in your submissions from Mon 1 May

So, what is the Playwrights Programme?

Quite simply, it's an opportunity for 3 local (Ōtepoti Dunedin region) emerging playwrights to develop a short theatre script with the support of an experienced dramaturg (script advisor–mentor). At the end of the 10-week programme, each script is presented by professional actors at the public reading.

What makes this unique, is that we don't pre-select mentors for the programme; once we've selected the writers for each cycle, only then do we start the careful process of bringing together the right pairing. In the past, we've worked with industry heavyweights such as Victor Rodger, Jo Randerson, Duncan Sarkies, Angie Farrow and loads more. Matching the mentor to your particular project is what we pride ourselves on.

If you're eager to learn more ASAP, head on over to https://www.prospectpark.co.nz/playwrights-programme and check out our FAQs. The full application will be live on the same page from 1st May.

ŌTL Playwrights Programme 2023 is possible thanks to support from Creative New Zealand, Dunedin City Council, Playmarket New Zealand, City of Literature Dunedin, New Zealand, Dunedin Arts Festival and Better Creative Agency