BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: Play Group members become a part of the Ars Nova community of artists. Members receive dramaturgical support and artistic match-making advice from the Ars Nova artistic staff; priority consideration for the Out Loud reading series; recommendations for prizes and fellowships; invitations to Ars Nova shows and events; and industry exposure through a culminating group production at Ars Nova. We will present the show created by members of Play Group 2008 in January of 2009.

SELECTION CRITERIA: All emerging playwrights are eligible to apply. In selecting new members, we will take into account the strength of the submitted play, what the writer stands to gain from membership at this point in his or her career, and the overall balance of voices and styles within the group. Women and writers of color are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Download this application. Applications require one full-length play, a resume, two professional references and a personal statement describing what the playwright hopes to gain from membership. Applications for Play Group 2009 will be accepted beginning August 1st and must be postmarked by September 19th to be eligible for consideration. Applications cannot be accepted via email.