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Playwrights Lab 2026
Residency opportunity. Deadline: 2026-11-26
- Type
- Residency
- Organizer
- Rivet
- Deadline
- 26 November 2026
- Where
- Banff, Canada
- Compensation
- CA$65.00 application fee
- Disciplines
- Playwriting
About this opportunity
The Playwrights Lab is a two-week residency in Banff, Canada, for Canadian playwrights to develop new theatrical work. It offers a generative, artist-centred environment with dedicated time, space, and resources. Participants will receive mentorship, engage in workshops, and build artistic community.
Who can apply
- This program is open to Canadian playwrights writing in English at all stages of their careers who are looking to dedicate time to developing their scripts.
- This year’s Lab features two application streams: Emerging Playwrights: For writers with less than 5 years of practice and fewer than 2 professionally produced plays.
- Established Playwrights: For those with significant experience who are looking for dedicated time to work on their projects.
How to apply
The application link and the full call are available to members, together with every other open opportunity ranked around your practice.