Young Dramatists Fellowship Program
GPTC invites Omaha-area high school-age playwrights to apply to this fellowship program. Young Dramatists have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the professional world of playwriting. Students will:
- Participate in writing workshops led by nationally renowned artists
- See readings of some of the most exciting new work in the country
- Develop critical response to plays in progress
- Meet peers from other communities who have a shared passion for theatre
GPTC Community Connector Ellen Struve facilitates guest artist meetings and serves as a guide so that Young Dramatists have a rich, creative experience with GPTC. Young Dramatist Fellows participate in all aspects of the annual New Play Festival, including Commons Season evening performances, luncheon discussion panels, and theatre workshops. Throughout the Festival, young playwrights have multiple opportunities to directly interact with veteran playwrights and theatre professionals from all over the country. The daily schedule varies, and the program is designed to accommodate students’ needs. A typical day during the Festival might look like this:
10:45-11:45 Writing Workshop led by Pulitzer Prize-nominated artist
12-1 Lunch discussion on finding your place in theater with a renowned director or educator
1:30-3:30 PlayLab (staged reading of a new play with guided feedback)
3:30-4:15 Young Dramatists breakout session
Evening Commons Season Performance (optional)
There is no fee for this program. However, students must supply their own transportation. Applicants may wish to provide a writing sample: a short play, an essay, or a piece of creative writing (story, poem, lyric); or they may briefly explain why they wish to attend the Festival.
To apply email Ellen Struve to receive an application form and more information at estruve@gptcplays.com.
