At The Writers Room, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of Ghanaian storytellers. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our very own playwright commission! An exciting opportunity for two emerging Ghanaian playwrights to develop a full-length play, guided by some of the best in the storytelling industry and with get GHC10,000 in funding.

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Each selected writer will receive hands-on guidance from top industry professionals to help bring their ideas to life, and a staged reading.

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Submission Guidelines​

 

Genre:                  Any

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Format:               Must be a full-length play (min. 60 minutes)

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Remuneration:  GHC 10,000 per playwright

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Eligibility:   

   

- Already completed plays will NOT be eligible. 

- Plays must be predominately in English. 

- This call is open to playwrights living and/or working in Ghana only

- Applicants must not have more than one (1) internationally staged play

- Adaptations of already produced plays will not be accepted 

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​Deadline for applications: 1 December 2024, 11:59pm GMT (+0)

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