Playwriting Circle

Applications are now open for the Playwriting Circle 2026!

Deadline to submit is August 28, 2026.

Now in its eighth year, the Playwriting Circle brings together a cohort of new and emerging Vancouver-based playwrights (or writers who would like to transition into playwriting) who identify with D/disability. Selected applicants will engage in a ten-week workshop process, receiving mentorship from established playwrights along with peer support and feedback. 

This process culminates in Gain Staging — a professional podcast recording of each playwright’s work. Each episode of the podcast will feature an interview with the playwright alongside an excerpt of their work as performed by a cast of experienced actors. The episodes will be released in early 2027.

This program offers two streams — Circle 1 & Circle 2.

CIRCLE 1 offers an introductory approach to playwriting, with a focus on developing single scenes or excerpts from potentially larger projects. Selected applicants will explore story, dramatic action, character, dialogue, and other fundamental elements of playwriting. Facilitated by Elio Zarrillo.

CIRCLE 2 is for playwrights who are further along in their writing practice and wish to develop full-length plays. Facilitated by Adam Grant Warren.

How to Apply: 

Click one of the links below for access to a Google form where you can tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and your interest in the Playwriting Circle program. If Google forms are inaccessible to you, please feel free to email access@glitchtheatre.ca or call 604 322 7325 and we’ll happily make other arrangements to accept your application by whatever means is most accessible to you.

APPLY FOR CIRCLE 1

APPLY FOR CIRCLE 2

The deadline to apply is FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026 at 11:59PM PST.

If you need extra time to apply, please email access@glitchtheatre.ca and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Workshop Details: 

Sessions will be 2.5 hours each and take place in person at The Post at 750 (with a hybrid option available via Zoom) over 10 weekends from September 19th to November 29th, 2026.

Exact dates & times will be determined by participants’ availability.

Recording Details:

Prior to the recording, each playwright will get a 1-2 hour workshop with actors at The Post at 750 on December 5th or 6th. A rehearsal of all pieces will take place on December 11th.

Interviews with the playwrights will be recorded on December 12th at GGRP Sound.

Fees: 

This program has a suggested contribution of $150, which helps sustain it and subsidize access for others. That said, we trust you to pay what you choose — no questions asked. If $150 works for you, wonderful! If not, you can choose the amount that fits your situation.