Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invites applications for two playwrights in residence for the period September 2024 to June 2025.
It is envisaged that one will be emerging and one will be established or mid-career.
Applicants must live in, practice in, be originally from or have studied a relevant discipline in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
The residencies are envisaged as a part-time residencies (approximately 20 hours a week) which will allow time for the playwright’s own work in addition to engagement and interaction with both the general public and, more specifically, with those with an interest in script writing themselves.
The playwrights in residence will have access to an office in dlr LexIcon. They will also have access to the meeting rooms in dlr LexIcon and where available to the studio space in dlr LexIcon.  The studio space is a black box space seating up to 120 people. It is suitable for small scale productions and rehearsed readings.
The fee for the emerging residency is €12,000. A separate budget of €3,000 for public engagement and events will be managed by the dlr Arts Office.
The fee for the mid-career/established residency is €15,000. A separate budget of €3,000 for public engagement and events will be managed by the dlr Arts Office.
For more information: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/arts/artist-residencies/playwright-residence
To apply: https://submit.link/2FN
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