Block A

Organization: Playwrights Theatre Company

Deadline: August 5, 2025

Website: https://www.playwrightstheatre.com/programs/block-a/

Call for Artists Description: Block A is for emerging playwrights/theatre creators and established writers of other mediums excited to write for the stage to work together in a cohort to develop their writing with the support of a senior playwright mentor.

How to Apply: Your application should include:

a filled-in application form which can be found on the PTC website;
a short sample or samples of your work (can be spoken word, a monologue, short play – we encourage writers in all forms to apply, between 4 – 10 pages);
a letter telling us how you expect Block A to assist you with your writing/theatre-making;
a resume with your creative experience (max 2 pages).

Fees/Compensation: PTC is committed to making all our programs as economically accessible as possible. Block A participants pay whatever they choose for their fee (valued at $575, includes GST), no questions asked. Participants, donors, and foundation funding helps us offer no-cost participation for as many participants as possible.

Contact Name: Davey Calderon

Contact Email: davey@playwrightstheatre.com

Name: Carmela Sison

Email Address: carmela@playwtightstheatre.com

Phone: (647) 529-6352