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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><big><big><span
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>The University of
Lethbridge Faculty of Fine Arts,
Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts invites Canadian playwrights to
submit
previously unproduced* plays for development through its Canadian Plays
in
Development program which operates between <b style="">May
10 - June 23, 2004</b>.<span style=""> </span>Up to three
full length scripts will be selected for development leading to public
readings.<span style=""> </span>The Program Coordinator, in
consultation with the department, determines length of the workshop.<span
style=""> </span>Over the past two years the company has
presented works by Emil Sher, Mitch Miyagawa, and Kathleen McDonnell.</big><o:p></o:p></span></big></big></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText"><span lang="EN-US">The successful playwrights
will each
receive a stipend of $2,500.00 (subject to applicable payroll
deductions).<span style=""> </span>The playwright will be responsible
for
travel and accommodation costs.<span style=""> </span>On-campus
accommodation (not including meals) ranges from $19.95 to $35.00 per
night.<span style=""> </span>Off-campus accommodation is also
available.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><big><span
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>The playwright’s
application should include:</big><o:p></o:p></span></big></p>
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lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>· One unbound copy of the
script.<br>
. Cast/Character list including ages and gender, a synopsis
of the play, and a two line summary of the play.<br>
· A detailed resume of the playwright’s writing
experience and, if applicable, teaching experience.<br>
· A letter indicating the specific goals of the
playwright.<br>
· Two letters of support from members of the Canadian
theatre community familiar with the playwright’s work.<br>
.<span style=""> </span>Contact
information for the playwright including phone numbers, mailing address
and
email address.<br>
· Any additional supporting documents.<br>
. A self-addressed stamped envelope (if return of
materials is required)</big><o:p></o:p></span></big></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><big><span
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>Plays may be submitted at
any time between now and the
postmark deadline of <b style="">February 1st, 2004</b>.<span style="">
</span>Incomplete or late applications will not be
considered.<span style=""> </span>Only successful applicants
will be contacted, on or before <b style="">March
30th, 2004.<span style=""> </span></b>This program offering
is subject to budgetary approval.</big><b style=""><o:p></o:p></b></span></big></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><big><span
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>Completed applications
should be sent to:</big><o:p></o:p></span></big></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><big><span
lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>Department of Theatre and
Dramatic Arts<br>
C/o Pat Foster<br>
University of Lethbridge<br>
4401 University Drive<br>
Lethbridge, Alberta<br>
T1K 3M4</big><o:p></o:p></span></big></p>
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lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>Office: (403) 394-3997<br>
Fax: (403) 382-7127<br>
Email:<span style="">
</span><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:patricia.foster@uleth.ca">patricia.foster@uleth.ca</a></big><o:p></o:p></span></big></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US"
style="font-size: 10pt;"><big>*Plays may have been workshopped before,
but may not
have had a professional production.</big><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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