Thank you for your interest in An Introduction to Playwriting.
The Joy Offensive is excited to offer a 10-week program for writers beginning to write plays. This project is part of Council's Cultural Connections Program, showcasing diversity in the arts.
The program is led by playwright and dramaturg, Jules Orcullo and is rooted in values transparency. By the program's end, participants should have a deeper appreciation of their distinct approaches, understanding of their form, and tools for building inclusive, respectful artistic communities.
Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm
2 February - 6 April
Marrickville Pavilion
Participation in the program is free. 12 participants will be selected via the application below.
The application will help us prioritise a diversity of styles, creative backgrounds, and lived experiences and provide details to help facilitate your participation should you be accepted into the program.
Please email info@thejoyoffensive.com if you have any questions about the application or require accessibility support.
Please provide your details so we're set up to contact you regarding your application.
I confirm that I meet the following eligibility criteria for An Introduction to Playwriting.
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• I am 18 years of age at time of application.
• I have never written a full-length play that has been produced.
• I am available to participate in all 10 sessions at the Marrickville Pavilion, Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm between 2 February and 6 April 2027.
Do you have a connection to the Inner West? If so, please describe it.
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e.g. I grew up in the Inner West and have a studio space in Marrickville.
Tell us about your journey to (and through) playwriting?
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If you have a background in theatre, writing for performance, or other storytelling or artistic practices, include any training, presented works, artist and new works development.
What excites you most about writing for theatre and live performance?
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Give examples of the kinds of theatre and live performance experiences you enjoy or are drawn to. Which elements of theatre, textures, phenomena, or ideas are you most keen to explore in your writing? What stories are you interested in telling?
An Introduction to Playwriting is invested in diversity and cultural access. Please describe your identity, community affiliations, and/or lived experience.
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e.g. I am a young, Danish prince studying at Wittenberg University. I have access to the structural privileges of the Danish aristocracy. I also have experience of complex mental health, political violence, and culturally sanctioned family violence.
e.g. I'm a student. My Dad's Black and my Mom's Puerto Rican. We live in Brooklyn. Recently, I was bitten by a spider that gave me some new ... abilities. Since then I've travelled into ... across ... beyond different dimensions (?) but I don't know what that means for me or my future. Because I don't actually know what the word future means.
Please submit a 5 page sample of your writing.
There are no rules or guidelines for formatting but the sample should be written for theatre or live performance.
You should upload an example of your most distinctive work, or a sample from the work you are most excited about writing.
I confirm that the uploaded sample is my own work
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Please describe your access requirements and requests.
The program asks participants to write, read, and be present in real time conversation with other participants during each 2 hours session. Please let us know what you would require to participate equitably in the program.
You do not need to provide reasons for requirements and requests and you are not obligated to disclose any diagnoses in order to access accommodations.
More information about accessing the Learning Rooms at Marrickville Pavilion can be found here. Would you consent to being photographed by Inner West Council and The Joy Offensive for marketing and archival purposes
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Your answer will not affect your application and consent can be withdrawn up until Week 2 of the program.
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