APT’s 2024 Program: In Dialogue
Welcome to the Australian Plays Transform Program for 2024: “In Dialogue“
Get ready for an exciting lineup of new programs and beloved long-running initiatives that continue to champion new plays and playwrights.
Keep an eye out for program openings throughout the year, both here and on our socials.
Stay connected for updates!
Erin
Erin Taylor, CEO, Australian Plays Transform
2024 Program: In Dialogue
Status Updates: program details and links
This is our most up-to-date list of details, current as of: 27th March 2024.
If you think something’s missing, let us know!
If you’re looking for fine details about eligibility and submitting an application, check out this page!
PROGRAM FOR: emerging playwrights in regional/remote areas. national.
APPLICATION PERIOD: 15th March to 21st April
APPLICATIONS LINK: https://australianplaystransform.submittable.com/submit/dd1024a9-e082-4af6-b220-11ab4eae0d88/erin-thomas-regional-playwright-fund-2024
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: June-November
- 16 meeting hours (either in person or virtually) between playwright and dramaturg across the program period
- Time for the travel component (decided by participants)
Q&A DATE: Thursday, 4th April – 6:00pm AEDT.
Q&A LINK: Zoom link here. RSVP for a calendar invite and submit your questions in advance here.
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: late May-early June. Stay tuned…
SUPPORTED BY: The Thomas family & friends.
PROGRAM FOR: mid-career playwrights with a chosen collaborator. national.
APPLICATION PERIOD: 15th March to 21st April
APPLICATIONS LINK: https://australianplaystransform.submittable.com/submit/7da99b52-a2ac-4f0f-8d4a-b6b341158a87/duologue-2024
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: June-November
- 3 hours per month for the 6 months of the program
Q&A DATE: Thursday, 4th April – 6:30pm AEDT.
Q&A LINK: Zoom link here. RSVP for a calendar invite and submit your questions in advance here.
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: late May-early June. Stay tuned…
SUPPORTED BY: The S,B&W Foundation
PROGRAM FOR: Playwrights with a new play to work on, who identify with either of three cohorts :
- Playwrights with Disability
- Emerging Playwrights
- Mid-Career Playwrights
Applicants will be encouraged to choose the cohort they most wish to be a part of.
APPLICATION PERIOD: Friday 29 March – Sunday May 5th 11:59pm AEST
APPLICATIONS LINK: https://australianplaystransform.submittable.com/submit/106f7851-5ca2-4daa-b8a3-a75f2b165855/write-together-rise-together-playwrights-groups-2024
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: June-November
- 12, two-hour long sessions, happening fortnightly
- Sessions will run in the evenings (AEDT/AEST)
- Each cohort’s sessions will be at the same day/time each fortnight (e.g. Tuesdays 7-9pm)
- All sessions and program activities will occur virtually (i.e. there is no in-person commitment)
Q&A DATE: Thurs April 11th, 6:00pm AEST
Q&A LINK: RSVP here! Direct zoom link is here.
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: late May-early June. Stay tuned…
PROGRAM FOR: Anyone with experience working on new play development who’d like to join APT’s pool of potential program readers/assessors panels.
APPLICATION PERIOD: year-round; ongoing
APPLICATIONS LINK: coming soon!
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: ongoing, as required by programs. Usually reading/assessing periods run across 3-4 weeks and require approx. 30-40 hours of time. Further details are provided to potential readers when they are invited to join a readers panel.
Q&A DATE: Date TBC
Q&A LINK: coming soon!
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: Not applicable here! We’ll reach out to potential readers as we build the assessment panels for each program.
PROGRAM FOR: Kaurna/South Australia-based dramaturgs who identify as First Nations, CaLD, and/or People of Colour.
APPLICATION PERIOD: April-May (TBC)
APPLICATIONS LINK: coming soon!
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: June-September
- Placement equivalent to 3-4 weeks full time
Q&A DATE: Date TBC
Q&A LINK: coming soon!
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: early-mid May. Stay tuned…
PROGRAM FOR: Australian First Nations playwrights – or writers looking to expand into play writing – with a new play to work on.
APPLICATION PERIOD: July-August (dates TBC)
APPLICATIONS LINK: Coming closer to the application period!
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME:
- Retreat Dates: October 14-24th
- Development Period: November. Developments are customised to the playwright and their needs, so the time commitment can be flexible.
Q&A DATE: Date TBC
Q&A LINK: coming soon!
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: Stay tuned…
SUPPORTED BY: Bundanon, Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company, Moogahlin Performing Arts Inc, Ilbijerri Theatre Company
AWARD FOR: playwrights aged 18-40 with a new, full-length work ready for development.
THE WINNER RECEIVES: A $15,000 cash prize and a bespoke, week-long development running between May and November, produced by APT, worth $15,000.
WINNER ANNOUNCED: late March!
SUPPORTED BY: The Thelma Afford Trust, managed by Perpetual, as Trustee.
PROGRAM FOR: emerging & mid-career playwrights based in Naarm/Melbourne. Run by La Mama Theatre in partnership with APT.
APPLICATION PERIOD: closed on March 3rd.
PROGRAM TIMEFRAME: July-September
- Sessions weekly on Mondays and monthly on Sundays
- Intensive week 23rd-29th September
- 18 hours of dramaturgical support
PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED: Keep an eye out on La Mama’s website & socials for updates!
SUPPORTED BY: John T Reid Charitable Trusts, the Australian Government through Creative Australia.
AWARD FOR: playwrights with a pitch for a new, full-length play.
THE WINNER RECEIVES: A full commission ($17,400) and dramaturgical support to develop their work in-house at Griffin.
WINNER ANNOUNCED: At the Griffin Award Keynote, on July 28th. More info on Griffin’s website.
SUPPORTED BY: The Copyright Agency’s Cultural Fund.
Are you a playwright?
Maybe you’re looking for a list of awards and prizes available to you, or more information about submitting for publication?
Check out our “For Playwrights” page for more information!
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