1st St. John's Shorts
PLAYWRITING CHALLENGE SHOWCASE
Join us to listen to the 3 selected plays from the 1st St. John's Shorts Playwriting Challenge
offered in partnership with PARC (Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre).
offered in partnership with PARC (Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre).
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ST. JOHN'S SHORTS
PLAYWRITING CHALLENGE SHOWCASE Play readings and Live Music! Admission by donation! Cash/tap bar available! AUGUST 3, 2024 - 3 PM THE SPACE - 72 Harbour Dr, St. John's (Eastern Edge Gallery Building) |
Learn more about the 1st St. John's Shorts Playwriting Challenge
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During the month of July, a group of seven playwrights meet weekly with the award-winning playwright Santiago Guzmán to write a new short play. By the end of the four meetings, each participant had a complete first rough draft.
Three plays will selected to be part of this showcase on August 3, 2024. The jury for the Playwriting Challenge was formed by Santiago Guzmán (PARC Artistic Director and facilitator for the challenge), Ana Pitol (St. John's Shorts Artistic Director) and Raven Ritman (St. John's Shorts Professional Development Director). |
Meet our Playwrights
Meet our Dramaturge
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This Challenge was lead by Santiago Guzmán (he/they), an award-winning writer, performer, director and producer for theatre and film originally from Metepec, Mexico, now based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of TODOS Productions & the Artistic Director for Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre.
Santiago’s work aims to put local, under-represented narratives and characters on the frontlines, whilst inviting audiences to appreciate the vibrancy of Newfoundland and Labrador from a diverse perspective. Their work is very brown, very queer, and very real. |
What are the prizes?
- 1st Place: A spot in the 9th Annual St. John's Short Plays Festival in September, a Home Delivery with Santiago Guzmán* and a one-year membership from PARC.
- 2nd and 3rd Place: Home Delivery with Santiago Guzmán from PARC
- Audience's Choice: a Festival Pass for the 9th Annual St. John's Short Plays Festival.
About PARC (Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre)
PARC was formed in April of 1991 to address the needs of Atlantic Canadian playwrights and playwriting. The goals of the organization are to contribute to the development of Atlantic Canadian scripts through programs and services designed to serve the playwrights’ needs in the creative process; assist in the professional development of Atlantic Canadian playwrights; promote the work of Atlantic Canadian playwrights and Atlantic Canadian Theatres; and
document Atlantic Region works of theatre.
You can learn more about PARC and the benefits of being a PARC Member HERE.
document Atlantic Region works of theatre.
You can learn more about PARC and the benefits of being a PARC Member HERE.
About PARC Home Delivery Program
The Home Delivery Program, PARC’s inaugural script development service, allows playwrights to connect with a professional dramaturge to gain valuable, objective feedback on a script in progress.
The playwright can request a particular dramaturge(s) from anywhere in Canada or PARC can assign an appropriate one. PARC members can apply for one Home Delivery per year and PARC pays the dramaturges’ fee. Home Deliveries are available on a first come, first served basis as funds permit.
The dramaturge will offer generous, well-intentioned comments and ask questions to be considered when writing a new draft. Some areas that may be addressed include: structure, character development, story development, dialogue and style/genre. After a chance to absorb the written feedback, if desired, the playwright can a follow up meeting with the dramaturge (maximum 1 hour) to ask questions or for clarification.
The playwright can request a particular dramaturge(s) from anywhere in Canada or PARC can assign an appropriate one. PARC members can apply for one Home Delivery per year and PARC pays the dramaturges’ fee. Home Deliveries are available on a first come, first served basis as funds permit.
The dramaturge will offer generous, well-intentioned comments and ask questions to be considered when writing a new draft. Some areas that may be addressed include: structure, character development, story development, dialogue and style/genre. After a chance to absorb the written feedback, if desired, the playwright can a follow up meeting with the dramaturge (maximum 1 hour) to ask questions or for clarification.
Contact Ana Pitol at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns about the Playwriting Challenge.
