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The Canada Council of the Arts and the Playwrights Guild of Canada
Playwrights' Readings Program

This program provides financial support to Canadian professional playwrights who are members of the Playwrights Guild of Canada to do public readings across the country, as well as for venues needing assistance to invite playwrights to do a public reading in their community.

This program provides funding support to bring professional playwrights into the wider community. This program assists with the cost of booking playwrights to do readings at venues across the country, and contributes to travel expenses for each reading, as well as paying their reading fees. Funding amounts can be increased for travel to remote areas of the country. A complete list of playwrights available to do readings is available on the Playwrights Guild of Canada website.

Eligibility

For Playwrights:

  • Paid member of the Playwrights Guild of Canada
  • Each member is eligible for funds for up to 3 readings per year

    For the Venues hosting them:

    • Readings must be free of charge
    • Open to the general public
    • Must clearly acknowledge the support of Canada Council and the Playwrights Guild of Canada

    Please check the Playwrights Guild of Canada for all other details regarding eligibility.

Amount
Covers the cost of:
Readings fees (between $125 and $250)
Travel funds (up to $400 per reading)
Submissions Date
The fiscal year for this program runs April 1 to March 31. Funds must be requested in advance of the reading. (Funds are limited and run on a first come first serve basis.)
Website
www.playwrightsguild.ca/pgc/main.asp
Phone
(416) 703-0201