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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><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 Second Nord Playwright Residency</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitle><b><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoTitle align=left style='text-align:left'><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline: January 15, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoTitle align=left style='text-align:left'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/NordPlaywrightResidencyApplication.docx"><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif";background:white'>Click here for the Second Nord Playwright Fellowship Application</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoTitle align=left style='text-align:left'><span style='font-size:24.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>CPT’s Nord Playwright Fellowship 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. Up to two residencies will be awarded in 2014, 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicant must be a resident of Northeast Ohio.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applicant cannot be a Full-time student<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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 on weekends. The obligations of this fellowship will make it difficult to have outside artistic projects. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='page-break-after:avoid'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Selection Criteria<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We are not looking for the most accomplished playwright, rather an early career playwright, someone who has demonstrated ability and extraordinary potential, but is still defining their voice as a playwright. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><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. We are looking for someone who is hungry for experiences – as a playwright but also as an active member of our community at CPT.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applying for the Residency</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you would like to be considered for the 2014-2015 Nord Playwright Residency, please download the application found on CPT’s website, and submit electronically to New Play Associate Emily Ritger (<a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org">eritger@cptonline.org</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Notification<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><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 March 15, 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Deadline and Important Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Applications must be received by: January 15, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Finalists will be notified in: Late February, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Recipient will be notified in: March, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The grant year is: June 1, 2014 – May 30, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Questions<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please contact: Emily Ritger<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> New Play Associate<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 216-631-2727 x210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:12.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org">eritger@cptonline.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/NordPlaywrightResidencyApplication.docx"><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif";background:white'>Click here for the Second Nord Playwright Fellowship Application</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Emily Ritger</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>New Play Associate, Cleveland Public Theatre</span></i><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(216) 631-2727, ext. 210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>6415 Detroit Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cleveland, OH 44102<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>