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 to be part of our seventh 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.
Applications are being accepted via this google form link: https://forms.gle/fmRRpzSstRBZCqfb8
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, WITH A START DATE IN OCTOBER.
As a part of the Chromatic Theatre Playwrights Unit, you will:
– Attend one digital group meet and greet in October 2025
– Attend a total of eight group workshops between November 2025 – May 2026
– 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 June 2 – 12, 2026
– Receive a public, in-person reading of your script, performed by an ensemble of professional actors, culminating at the end of the June 2 – 12, 2026 workshop week. Artistic Directors from the Calgary community will be invited to this showcase.
– Build community with other racialized writers
– Receive an honorarium of $1,000 CAD (+GST if applicable).
Applications are being accepted via Google Forms. Deadline of September 22, 2025
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 will also be asked to upload one (1) PDF document including
Your CV (maximum 2 pages)
– A writing sample that is a maximum of 20 pages. We also welcome writing samples from other mediums (essays, short stories, poetry, etc.).
– 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!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Artistic Director, Kodie Rollan, at kodie@chromatictheatre.ca
