Programs at The Banff Centre

Banff Playwrights Colony 2008

Program dates: April 28, 2008 - May 31, 2008

Application deadline: November 16, 2007

Application deadlines:

Canadian Plays in Development: November 16, 2007

Applications will be considered as long as they are postmarked by November 16.

Program Information

Directors: Bob White - Co-Director, Maureen Labonté - Co-Director,
Faculty: Don Hannah - Program Dramaturge, Vicki Stroich - ATP Dramaturge, Daniel MacIvor - Senior Playwright in Residence,


and through the generous support of Anne J. Brown

"Never have I experienced such a focused, invigorating and inspired program of work in my artistic career."
Greg MacArthur
"The colony is such a crucial part of my creative process. What an incredible couple of weeks, to work hard and have actors so committed to the work."
Joan MacLeod

From emerging playwrights to seasoned professionals, the participants at the Banff Playwrights Colony represent the richness and variety of contemporary Canadian theatre writing from all across the country. The Colony is a five-week residential program that focuses on text-based theatre. Because the objective of the Colony is to serve the specific needs of each playwright and his or her project, plays may be at various stages of development, from first draft to final polish. Playwrights may select the dramaturge with whom they wish to work, or chose to use a program dramaturge. The Colony also provides a small resident company of professional actors who are especially skilled in reading new work.

Eligible submissions include works proposed

  • by emerging or established playwrights
  • by theatres and play development centres
  • by translators who are translating Canadian and international plays into English.

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of The Banff Centre.