

an opportunity for playwrights to come together and work on new ideas while being supported by the community.
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Presented by On The Boards and Planter Box Theatre
With support from Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre
A two day playwriting workshop in Saskatoon hosted at The Refinery performance venue.
The weekend will include 3 playwriting workshops:
- 3 Hour - Playwriting with Yvette Nolan
- 3 Hour - Playwriting and Collaborating with Musicians; lead by Juanita Dawn (puppeteer Calgary) and Jolene Higgins (aka singer song-writer Little Miss Higgins). The pair will discuss their new play and how they developed from idea to final performance. All workshop participants will receive tickets to a performance on March 14, 2025.
- Play in a day - writing exploration with Shotgun Dramaturgy lead by Liz Whitbread, Gordon Portman, and Kenn McLeod - Explore new scripts and discuss when, where and how.
- A selection of invited readings on the evening of the 16th.
About the hosts:
ON THE BOARDS Staging Company is a non-profit organization operating on a unique, alternative model for producing independent performing art in Saskatoon. We support artists in
staging their work by maintaining an accessible, professional venue and providing collaborative
production services so they may focus on being an artist first and a producer second.
Our vision is to create an environment for the live arts to thrive in our community. Our mission is to foster independent live arts production by providing opportunity and support
services for performing artists and artist-producers, especially those lacking the corporate
structure of a professional arts entity.
Planter Box Theatre is a garden where artists are welcome to create, learn and grow. We believe in the power of mixing emerging and emerged artists to blend creation and mentorship as we explore and create together. With the goal of producing new works, Planter Box Theatre provides an opportunity for new writers, actors, designers, stage managers, and creators of all forms to experience a room where they can work and grow in. Passionate about early development and support, Planter Box Theatre is excited to bring an opportunity for writers to have a space to play and fail forward.
More Information on how to apply to come!

March 15, 2025 - March 16, 2025
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