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Applications Open for CCM's Summer Playwrights Conference
UCs College-Conservatory of Music presents the
from
June 12-17, 2017
. Now in its second year, this program is organized by CCM Assistant Professor of Acting
and is open to aspiring and experienced playwrights alike.
This years conference will host writers from all backgrounds and levels of experience, Russell said. Whether youre a seasoned writer or a theater-lover who wants a boot-camp experience in the fundamentals of playwriting, wed love to hear from you. The community we create over the week-long conference is supportive, diverse and artistically adventurous.
During the Playwrights Conference participants will write, take master classes with industry professionals and attend readings of their works. The week-long program offers a
Development Track
for participants who already have a play that they want to work on during the conference, along with a
Fundamentals Track
for participants who want to learn the nuts and bolts of playwriting.
Participants will also get to hear their work read a loud by CCM actors during nightly Play Barn sessions, lead by CCM Acting Chair
. The ensemble of actors will bring the plays to life at the programs 10-Minute-Play Festival, a public performance of the new works scheduled for the final night of the conference.
Conference participants will have an opportunity to work with a host of renowned theatre professionals, including award-winning playwright
MJ Kaufman
and Huntington Theatre Company director of new work
Lisa Timmel
.
Timmel will serve as the conferences lead instructor and resident dramaturg, while Kaufman will serve as playwright-in-residence. Kaufman has been commissioned to write a new play for this years conference, which will allow participants to witness this new work develop over the course of the program.
CCMs 2017 Playwrights Conference is now accepting applications. The application deadline is April 15, 2017.
To learn more about how you can bring your ideas from page to stage, please visit
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