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Actor/Writer/Ensemble Member

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Closes

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

Not listed

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What it is

Chrysalis Theatre Company, founded in 2012 by Artistic Director Adina Taubman, develops new plays about important social issues. For the next production focusing on women and activism, the company seeks artists experienced as both actors and writers to participate in collaborative writing sessions. The goal is to highlight and celebrate the stories and voices of women aged 40 and over from a wide variety of backgrounds and communities, culminating in a staged reading in early 2027.

Who it is for

Actors and writers, particularly women aged 40 and over from diverse backgrounds, with experience in devised or ensemble theater work.

Open to artists in United States.

The call says: “Source page restricts to New York”

US artists

Where

United States

When

Rolling, applications read as they arrive

Ends February 28, 2027

What you get

Participation in weekly Thursday evening writing sessions at a midtown Manhattan rehearsal studio, leading to a staged reading of new work in early 2027; unpaid.

What you need to apply

  • Writing sample
  • Links to relevant websites (actor site, show site, etc.)

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Not listed

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