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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt'>Cleveland Public Theatre Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan, is pleased to announce that we are accepting applicants for CPT’s Inaugural Nord Playwright Residency</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt'>Deadline: March 1, 2013 </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CPT’s Nord Playwright Residency is a year-long program for a local emerging playwright. Supported by the Nord Family Foundation, CPT initiated this program to provide greater support to the region’s playwright community and create active artists. One residency will be awarded in 2013, which includes a $2,000 stipend for the playwright, development support and a workshop production. Please note that CPT is investing over $15,000 in staff time, support and direct costs associated with the residency. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Based on writing samples and one complete play, we will select a playwright with extraordinary potential. This resident artist will be given space at the theatre to write, create and rehearse work. Additionally, the program provides access to CPT’s artistic staff and is eligible for the theatre’s development programming. The residency is also an opportunity to be on site at CPT over the course of the year, interacting with and learning from designers, actors, directors and other writers. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Eligibility</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicant must be a resident of Northeast Ohio.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicant must have significant available time to work on major artistic projects. Rehearsals and other commitments are typically in the evenings and weekends.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Selection Criteria </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>As it is our first year of this program, it will be a time of experimentation in finding the best methods to select and foster a playwright in the CPT community.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are not looking for the most accomplished playwright. However, we are looking for a playwright that has demonstrated ability and extraordinary potential. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We want to have the largest impact on the community as possible, so we are looking for a playwright who is at the “right time” in his/her growth to most benefit from the residency.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>At this time we anticipate to follow this structure for the selection process. Applications will be reviewed by CPT’s artistic staff and collaborators. The first round of reading will be facilitated blind – without applicants’ names. During round one, only “Writing Sample A” will be read. This sample must be a script and should be the applicant’s best and most complete work. Rounds two and three will be conducted with the applicant’s name attached. “Writing Sample B”, will be reviewed by the panel if selected to move on to rounds two and three. Interviews will be held with the finalists.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applying for the Residency</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you would like to be considered for the 2013-2014 Nord Playwright Residency, please <a href="http://www.cptonline.org/Nord-Playwright-Residency-Application.pdf" target="_blank">download the application</a> found on CPT’s website, and submit electronically to New Play Associate Emily Ritger (<a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org" target="_blank">eritger@cptonline.org</a>).</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Notification </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A receipt will be emailed upon receiving application. Applicants will be notified through a form email as the selection committee progresses through each round. CPT hopes to complete the process by May 1, 2013.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline and Important Dates </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications must be received by: March 1, 2013</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Finalists will be notified in: April, 2013</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recipient will be notified in: May, 2013</span><o:p></o:p></p><p><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The grant year is: June 1, 2013 – May 30, 2014</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Questions </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please contact: Emily Ritger</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> New Play Associate</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="tel:216-631-2727%20x210" target="_blank">216-631-2727 x210</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org" target="_blank">eritger@cptonline.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>