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Chromatic Theatre is looking for applications from writers/creators who identify as being Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour from all levels of experience for our eight annual Playwrights Unit.

 

At Chromatic Theatre we are dedicated to developing and supporting work by and for the wide breadth of cultural diversity that exists in our province. We are excited for the seventh iteration of our Playwrights Unit that will bring together IBPOC playwrights/creators from Mohkins’tsis (Calgary) and surrounding areas, with the aim of strengthening our community, and investing in new Canadian plays.

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If you have any questions about the application or have barriers to applying through this google form, please contact Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca

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Deadline: August 31, 2026

Please send applications through this Google Form 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan, at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca

As a part of the Chromatic Theatre Playwrights Unit, you will:

  • Attend one digital group meet and greet in September 2026

  • Attend a total of eight group workshops between November 2026 - May 2027

  • Receive up to seven one-on-one dramaturgical sessions with Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan

  • Receive a workshop of your script with an ensemble of actors between May 31st - June 12th, 2027

  • Receive a public, in-person reading of your script, performed by an ensemble of professional actors, culminating at the end of the May 31st - June 12th, 2027 workshop weeks. (Playwrights will be required to be available during these two weeks).

  • Build community with other racialized writers

  • Receive an honorarium of $1,000 CAD (+GST if applicable).

Applications Accepted via Google Forms

Within it, applicants must answer questions pertaining to:

  • A description of the writing project you will be working on as part of the playwrights unit

  • Why you would like to be part of the Playwrights Unit, what you hope to get out of the residency, and why you think you’d be a good fit to work with Chromatic Theatre. (Applicants are encouraged to read our organization’s mandate so they can be aware of the work that Chromatic Theatre does).

 

Applicants will also be asked to upload one (1) PDF document including

  • Your CV (maximum 2 pages)

  • A writing sample that is a maximum of 15 pages. We also welcome writing samples from other mediums (essays, short stories, poetry, etc.).

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Accessibility

  • If written applications present a barrier for you, please contact us and and we can determine an alternate application option (including but not limited to in-person/ digital meeting, voice recordings, video submissions, etc.)

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Note

  • Please note that applicants do not need to apply with a complete draft of a play. You can apply even if you have an idea of a play/ live theatre creation in mind!

  • Please note that at this time we are only considering local artists as we are unable to financially support any travel or accommodations throughout the residency, including the in-person workshops. 

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan, at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca 

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