Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award

Overview: Created in 2007 to celebrate new work for the theatre. EAG partners annually with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program to present staged readings of three new plays, with one writer being awarded a prize.

Award Amount: $500 prize

Geographic Scope: New York City

Program Structure:

  • Annual partnership with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program

  • Three new plays receive staged readings

  • One playwright wins the $500 award

  • Readings feature professional Equity actors

  • Held at EAG's historic Guild Hall
  • Focus: Supporting new theatrical work and emerging playwrights

    Notable Partners: Playwrights Gallery (2022 partner)

    Contact: For information on becoming a partner organization or submitting work

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Click "LEARN MORE AND APPLY" link on the Artist Opportunities page for current submission details
    • Contact EAG for information on partner organizations and submission procedures

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    performing-artscreative-writing

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