[e-drive] E-DRIVE [PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY - EDMONTON]

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association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY - EDMONTON
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The Drama Department at the University of Alberta invites applications
from established Canadian playwrights for the inaugural term of the Lee
Playwright in Residence.  This residency offers a unique opportunity for
a Canadian playwright to devote time to his or her writing and to make a
significant contribution to new play development within Edmonton's broad
theatre community.  

Terms of reference stipulate that the writer will spend 50% of his or
her time writing and the other 50% in dramaturgical and other new play
development activity with local playwrights, students, and professional
theatres.  In addition to the residency, the playwright may also accept
a commission to write a new play for the Department of Drama's mainstage
season.  While the playwright will be invited to visit university
classes and consult with students, this is not a formal teaching
position.  The playwright will be required to be in residence in
Edmonton for 6 months in the first year (Jan.-June 2006) and 8 months in
the second year (Sept. 2006-April 2007). 

Interested Playwrights should apply with: 
--a curriculum vitae
--a letter of intent articulating your interest in the two key elements
of the residency: your own writing projects and work with other
playwrights
--a brief statement outlining your interest and experience in new play
development
--indication of your interest and thoughts on the play commission
--the names of three references, with contact information

The APPLICATION DEADLINE is 15 OCTOBER, 2005. For more information on
the residency, please visit www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/drama/jobs.cfm.

Applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Kim McCaw, Acting Chair
Department of Drama
3-146 Fine Arts Building
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2C9

email: kim.mccaw at ualberta.ca
phone: 780-492-2274
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