THEATER
Kayenta New Play Lab
August 5-25, 2024
The Lorraine Boccardo Theater
We are thrilled to announce the return of the Kayenta New Play Lab, a unique opportunity for theater artists and audiences to converge to create and witness the development of new work. Six playwrights will be selected to participate by a panel of local and nationally-recognized experts. Following a 10-day development residency, each play will be presented as a staged reading for our summer audiences, followed by engaging discussions and opportunities to meet the artists. This dynamic New Play Lab fosters creativity, connection, and an unforgettable artistic journey. Join us in celebrating new, original work, full of inspiration and camaraderie!
Applications Now Open:
Thank you for your interest in the 2024 Kayenta New Play Lab!
This year’s Kayenta New Play Lab will run August 5-31. Selected playwrights will participate in the Lab for two consecutive weeks. Each playwright will receive:
- a preliminary read-through, followed by internal feedback from participating artists and a guest dramaturg
- a six-day uninterrupted writing residency
- 2-3 days of active rehearsal with professional and student actors, and a guest director
- two staged readings, in front of a public audience
- opportunities to receive feedback from audience members and fellow artists
Modest stipends will be available to all participants in the Lab, and housing and travel will be provided for selected artists who are not based in Southern Utah.
Six new plays will be selected through a committee review process. Three playwrights will be local to the southern Utah area, and three playwrights will be visiting artists.
To receive full consideration, your submission must be received by 11:59pm Mountain Time on Friday, April 19th.
Summer Internships Available
As part of this program, we are offering Internship opportunities for those interested in the fields of Stage Management, Performance, Directing, or Marketing. This will include a modest stipend and can be coordinated with your university for credit. Dates of rehearsals and performances will be August 5th-31st, with possible additional meetings prior depending on the field of internship.
If you are interested, please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to sydney@kayentaarts.com. Questions can also be directed to the same email.
The Kayenta New Play Lab is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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