Call for submissions: Tarragon Theatre's Young Playwrights Unit

The Tarragon Theatre has announced their call for submissions to their Young Playwrights Unit. Created in 2000, the YPU provides free training experience for young people ages 16-21 who are curious and passionate about play-making.

Interested applicants are required to submit a short writing sample, two possible story ideas for development and a letter explaining your interest in the program. Successful applicants will require a high level of commitment. YPU members will be expected to attend a series of performances and participate in play reading sessions alongside their own writing and creative processes.

The deadline for applications is Monday October 1, 2012. The starts October 2012 and goes to May 2013.

Fore more information: http://www.tarragontheatre.com/outreach/youth/young-playwrights.php

Application form: http://www.tarragontheatre.com/pdfs/outreach/ypu-application.pdf