New Horizons
Stories Begin Here Presented by Encounter
Elevating unique voices and nurturing the next generation of diverse storytellers in WA.
In partnership with Black Swan State Theatre Company, this stream supports four mid-career playwrights, with seed commissions, to explore bold new ideas.
The New Horizons program will support four early-career playwrights to develop bold new works for the stage, through a combination of one-on-one mentorship, keynote conversations and workshops. Supported by Black Swan Theatre Company and Encounter Theatre, writers will receive seed-funding to focus on their craft — with mentorship and artistic guidance throughout the development process.
Key Information
Location In-Person at the State Theatre Centre & Online
LAB #1 26th-27th July
LAB #2 4th-5th October
Online Group Check-ins 2.5hrs per fortnight (July 21st, August 4th, August 18th and September 1st)
This program is invitation only.
About the Program
New Horizons offers an exciting opportunity to grow and develop your work within a supportive and professionally guided environment.
This program is open to four emerging artists who have experience with at least two staged works. Over a 12-week creative development journey, the selected participants will receive one-on-one mentorship and take part in a rich program, including:
Two in-person workshops, each running over two days, featuring keynote conversations with leading theatre-makers.
Online check-ins with Black Swan’s Literary Director, Chris Isaacs.
Complimentary access to five productions by Black Swan and Encounter Theatre, including exclusive rehearsal access.
