Application Timeline
Application to be published January 2009*
Application due April 4, 2009 (receipt)
New Many Voices Fellows announced May 2009
The 2009-2010 Many Voices Fellowship year will be from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

*Although the current application cycle is closed, prospective applicants for the 2009-10 fellowships are encouraged to read the previous year's application (PDF) for informational purposes.

Many Voices Fellowships
For 15 years, The Playwrights' Center Many Voices Program, funded by the Jerome Foundation, has served Minnesota-based playwrights of color by nurturing writing talent, providing theatrical opportunities, and building community. The Playwrights' Center and the Jerome Foundation are pleased to announce significant enhancements to the program for the 2008-09 year (see application for more details).

Supported by a grant from The Jerome Foundation, The Playwrights' Center's Many Voices programs enrich the American theater by offering playwriting residencies to Minnesota artists of color and by sponsoring collaborations between artists of different cultural backgrounds.

Many Voices is designed to increase cultural diversity in the contemporary theater, both locally and nationally. In its 12th year, Many Voices provides cash grants, education, and opportunities to develop new work with theater professionals through Many Voices Fellowships and a Many Voices Playwriting Roundtable.

Selection Process
A diverse panel of national theater artists will evaluate each application. Selection will be based on the applicant’s commitment, proven talent and artistic potential, and is guided by The Playwrights’ Center’s mission statement. Playwrights’ Center staff does not participate in selection decisions.