Aflame: SkirtsAfire Playwright in Residence – DEADLINE: 2026/01/11

SkirtsAfire is now accepting applications for Aflame: their inaugural Playwright in Residence, whose work will premiere at the 2027 Festival. They invite applications from emerging, mid-career, and established women and non-binary playwrights based in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY:

The selected playwright will work with SkirtsAfire from February 2026 through March 2027, participating in workshops, collaborating with a creative team, and shaping the script from development to production. This year-long residency includes:

• A $5,000 all-inclusive fee (commission + workshop + development)
• One or two workshops (dependant on the play’s and playwright’s needs) with dates arranged around the playwright’s availability (first workshop anticipated summer 2026, with a second in fall 2026 if needed)
• Artistic and production support from SkirtsAfire throughout the development process
• A premiere production at the 2027 SkirtsAfire Festival

Click here to learn more and apply!