2026/27 LEAP Playwriting Intensive Cohort – DEADLINE: 2026/10/13

LEAP—LEARN EARLY ABOUT PLAYWRITING

Applications are now open for this free and interactive program for young people! Designed for ages 16–25 in the B.C. Lower Mainland who are interested in playwriting, participants will learn the basic principles of playwriting, share their work with classmates, and provide feedback for one another in a safe and supportive environment.

LEAP is a full-scholarship program, and it is 100% funded by donors and sponsors. There is no cost to students!

Instruction is offered at three levels: Level 1 students are mentored through the creation of a short-form play (10 minutes); Level 2 students write one-act plays; and one Level 3 student is supported through the creation of a full-length play.

Dates: Nov 1, 2026–May 16, 2027

Find full details and application instructions HERE.