SPARC is proud to offer New Voices for the Theater, the only program of its kind in Virginia. New Voices for the Theater celebrates and cultivates the talents of young playwrights from across Virginia.

The New Voices for the Theater Playwrights' Competition is a chance for students to have their say about the way they view our world. Working with professional theater artists in a three week summer residency in Richmond, students bring their works to life on the stage.

All plays submitted are read and evaluated by theater specialists from throughout the region, and written assessments are sent to every student. Those chosen for the residency enjoy the unparalleled opportunity of working with professional directors, actors and writers.

Important Documents for Playwrights - 2009
(Please print these out and read/fill them out carefully)

2009 New Voices Application
New Voices Residency Policies
About the New Voices Program
Comments about New Voices from Previous Students
Staged Reading Guide
Playwright's Program Guide for Submissions

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