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Tennessee Playwrights Studio

Developing Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st Century

Developing Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st CenturyDeveloping Fresh Voices and PRODUCING THEATRE for the 21st Century

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A TPS FELLOW?

We  look for strong, brave, even fierce voices. No one can deny that we live in a pivotal moment in this country's history. When historians look back at the early 21st century, they'll examine our art, our music, and our STORIES.   TPS Fellows and Associates  typically meet one Sunday per month at the Darkhorse Theatre Chapel in Nashville to develop their scripts with the help of peer feedback and readings with local actors, TPS then presents staged readings of these working first  drafts to the public in  late fall/winter. 


how to apply

Applications are now closed.

Do I need to have a full manuscript of my play in hand before I begin?

What documents are in an application?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we won't be selecting a cohort for 2021. We may be doing some special programs, however, so follow us on social media to stay abreast of the latest news.


Check out our 2020 cohort here!

What documents are in an application?

Do I need to have a full manuscript of my play in hand before I begin?

What documents are in an application?

During our annual call for scripts, you'll submit up to 20 pages of a prior play OR (if you're new to writing for the stage) up to 5,000 words in another genre.  We also ask for a 250-word biography and a 500-word synopsis/statement of purpose regarding the new play you propose to write in our lab. The application and the program are free

During our annual call for scripts, you'll submit up to 20 pages of a prior play OR (if you're new to writing for the stage) up to 5,000 words in another genre.  We also ask for a 250-word biography and a 500-word synopsis/statement of purpose regarding the new play you propose to write in our lab. The application and the program are free of charge. Transportation and lodging in Nashville are not included.

Do I need to have a full manuscript of my play in hand before I begin?

Do I need to have a full manuscript of my play in hand before I begin?

Do I need to have a full manuscript of my play in hand before I begin?

Absolutely not! We ask that you propose a brand-new, full-length script that you will develop over the course of the lab. You'll receive feedback all along the way, and actors will be available to perform your fresh material. You will also have ample time for revisions and new drafts. At the end of the process, playwrights will receive public readings of their work.


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