The Playwrights' Center - Core Membership


		Download an application for Core Membership Application deadline: January 11, 2008 (receipt)

The Playwrights’ Center invites committed professional playwrights to apply for the Core Membership Program. Created in recognition of the particular needs of emerging and established writers, Core Membership confers additional benefits intended to significantly further a playwright’s career. Core membership is available to writers both locally and nationally.

Core Membership Benefits

All of the benefits of general membership (except Roundtable Readings)

…plus:

Playwright Profile
An individual profile page on the Center’s website enabling playwright to post a photo, bio, list of current plays, 10-page play samples, downloadable resume, a link to a directory of published works, and private messaging system.

New Play Gallery
Play sample published in the Center’s online New Play Gallery, with a link to your individual profile page.

New Plays on Campus
Priority access to the Center’s New Plays on Campus program that matches writers and plays to colleges and universities fostering new play productions on campuses nationwide.

Collaboration Fund
Access to the Ruth Easton Lab Collaboration Fund (requests for proposals are sent to Core Members in August) to develop new plays. Supported work must be developed at The Playwrights’ Center. For national members this means a writer must travel to Minneapolis for the duration of the development activities. The Center will provide casting, space, and theater artist pay for development workshops. Limited funding is available to support travel and housing.

Rehearsal Space / Photocopy Privileges
Free use of the Center’s rehearsal space (subject to availability) and photocopying privileges.

Professional Connections
Priority access to playwright exchanges, residencies, and master classes.

Three-year Term
Each term is three years; Core Members may re-apply for additional terms.