*DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 15! * *The Young Playwrights Collective is searching for a diverse group of new and emerging playwrights to join their collective! *Are you between the ages of 22 and 35, currently residing in Northeast Ohio, serious about the art of playwriting, and looking for a community to encourage and inspire your work? If so, the YPC wants to hear from you! What is the YPC? Our Mission: The Young Playwrights Collective, a group of Playwrights Local, is a community of early-career playwrights who support each other through feedback, network development, and the creation and pursuit of various production opportunities. Our Vision: The Young Playwrights Collective (YPC), with the support of Playwrights Local, will create a network across Northeast Ohio with other early-career theatre-makers. Alongside mentors who are established in their field, these artists will grow and develop in their work, creating theatre in a supported community. The YPC will be an active part of Playwrights Local: producing work for readings, workshops, and productions; planning community events; volunteering; and attending performances. At Playwrights Local, and throughout northeast Ohio, the YPC will be recognized as the training grounds for promising new playwrights. Benefits of the YPC: - Cozy biweekly meetings with opportunities to give and receive feedback on current projects. - An invitation to share work in all public performance opportunities throughout the year. - Invitations to participate in all YPC and Playwrights Local events. - Leadership opportunities within the group. - Access to mentorship opportunities. For more information and application instructions, please go to http://www.playwrightslocal.org/young-playwrights-collective-ypc/ -- Julia Fisher