Jobs (Edmonton): Lee Playwright in Residence – UofA Department of Drama

Theatre Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local theatre organization is seeking a Lee Playwright in Residence to provide dramaturgical support to Edmonton’s playwriting community. The candidate should have a proven track record of professional productions and experience as a playwright. This role includes 12 months of creation time dedicated to developing and advancing personal creative work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of professional productions.
• Experience as a playwright.

Responsibilities

• Provide dramaturgical support to Edmonton’s playwriting community.
• Develop and advance own creative work during 12 months of creation time.

Skills

Dramaturgical support

Creative development

Collaboration with playwrights

Job description

Overview

The Drama Department at the University of Alberta is looking for an experienced playwright who wishes to have 12 months of creation time combined with providing dramaturgical support to Edmonton’s playwriting community. We are seeking a playwright with a proven track record of professional productions who can help guide playwrights of all levels through their own creative processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide dramaturgical support to Edmonton’s playwriting community.
• Develop and advance own creative work during 12 months of creation time.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of professional productions.
• Experience as a playwright.

Application Details

Call for Applicants: Lee Playwright in Residence (application deadline: April 15, 2024)

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