This will culminate in a final reading for an audience and the potential to be included in future Lifeline seasons.
Lifeline Theatre is seeking writers to submit their work to their adaptation workshop designed to apply Lifeline's organizational knowledge about new adaptation development to specifically support BIPOC playwrights/writers who are adapting works for the stage. This will culminate in a final reading for an audience and the potential to be included in future Lifeline seasons.
Lifeline seeks submissions from writers of color outlining their intent to develop a stage adaptation of a book or other literary work (e.g., short story, article, memoir, tale, poem, etc.). Proposals can be for traditional adaptations or "inspired by" approaches where the literature serves as a jumping off point, but the source material should be in the public domain. Only one proposal per writer will be accepted. Any interested individuals are asked to complete the submission form and upload their script by the submission deadline of January 1, 2023. For full information and access to the submission form visit www.lifelinetheatre.com/writers-workshop.
If chosen, writers will be expected to:
If chosen, writers will receive:
This development process will be in service of the playwright and the play. Writers will choose the frequency, level, and style of feedback they want and the facilitator will coach, guide, and facilitate it in action. Support will ideally include a development team consisting of: a director, a dramaturg, Lifeline ensemble members, playwright-invited artists, a workshop coordinator, and Lifeline's Artistic Director as facilitator. The process will culminate in a final reading for an invited audience that will be scheduled for July 2023, exact dates subject to artists' schedules.
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