Playwriting Australia - Ignition Script Development Program
In 2020, PWA will commission seven major new works.
Each work will then be developed in partnership with companies, ahead of a prospective production. This close relationship with producing companies is also a long term goal of the new entity we are envisioning with Australian Plays.
PWA will provide each of the seven selected playwrights with a commissioning fee of $16,000 as well as a development/living stipend of $9,000 to help ‘buy time’ in the creative development phase.
Partner companies will be expected to invest in creative development, and in production costs in the future.
PWA will invite producing companies to each nominate up to two playwrights and their works. Individual playwrights who meet the eligibility requirements can also nominate and have the option of indicating an ideal producing company. The nominations will be considered by two independent playwrights and the PWA team.
Applications close on 17th May 2020