Artists in Residence - Playwriting Program
(Submission Window is 5/6 - 5/16)
What is this residency?
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The Skeleton Rep(resents) Artists in Residency program is for 3 individuals who want to spend at least three months meeting regularly as a group to dive into playwriting structure as inspired by Bernard Grebanier and reimagined by Ria T. DiLullo for the 21st century.
With TSR’s mission to develop new works that explore modern myth, we encounter many great ideas that lack the structure the idea needs to support its potential as a play. The goal of teaching Grebanier is to provide a flexible armature that plays can stretch their characters and action over, to give it movement that keeps the audience engaged and comprehending throughout the duration of the performance. To participate, you can be an experienced playwright or new to the craft. However, if you are currently pursuing any degree, you are not eligible for this residency. Additionally, this year’s residency is solely for uptown Manhattan/southern Bronx residents. |
Who runs it?
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Ria T. DiLullo (right), founder and artistic director of TSR, leads this residency. Ria is a playwright, producer, director, sometimes designer, and all-around theater artist. They have been helming Skeleton Rep for 10 years and championing the indie scene for far longer than that!
Michelle Cage (left), a longtime contributor in TSR, will assist. Michelle participated in the inaugural playwright’s group in 2023 and has developed a number of works with Ria. |
What are you committing to?
- If selected, you are committing to attending every meeting and all days of the retreat, as well as the reading and writing assignments.
- Weekly meetings will largely take place in person in Washington Heights, with the occasional virtual meeting.
- The retreat will take place in the Catskills region of New York. If you do not have a car, transportation will be provided.
What are the 2025 dates?
12 Weeks of Sessions, all Saturday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm
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July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16 23 September, 6, 13, 20, 27 October 4 |
Retreat Dates
Thurs 10/9 - Monday 10/13
(please note that all participants must take off work these days)
After the Retreat
Meetings as booked by group consensus until the end of 2025.
Thurs 10/9 - Monday 10/13
(please note that all participants must take off work these days)
After the Retreat
Meetings as booked by group consensus until the end of 2025.
What are you provided?
- You will be provided with a copy of Grebanier for you to keep, as well as digital or hard copies of any plays we will be reading.
- We also offer a $500 honorarium, to be delivered at the completion of the retreat.
What are the application questions?
- You will be asked your name, email, and socials/website.
- You will be asked what neighborhood you live in, to confirm that you are 21 or older, that you are not currently pursuing a degree, and that you are available for all dates.
- What is your experience as a playwright? (For this residency, it is not important that you have a lot of experience as a playwright; what is important is that you're willing to learn playwriting structure as it will be taught in this residency, commit to the reading & writing assignments, and are available for all group meetings.)
- The Skeleton Rep(resents) mission is to Explore Modern Myth. The writing assignments will be with that in mind. What does "explore modern myth" mean to you?
- What makes this residency a good fit for you right now?
- Space is provided for you to offer up any other information you wish to share with us.
Based on applications, Michelle and Ria will be conducting interviews to make final selections. No matter what, you'll hear from us no later than June 6th.
Want to apply?
Applications open on Tuesday 5/6.
Submit your application by 8pm EST on Friday 5/16.
Applications open on Tuesday 5/6.
Submit your application by 8pm EST on Friday 5/16.
Questions? Email us.
