First Draft Series
It all begins with an idea.
Our First Draft Series offers a space for feedback, growth, and collaboration for emerging theatremakers of color. If you are interested in applying to our First Draft Series please fill out the form below.
Our First Draft Series is a program designed to support new works in their earliest stages of development. These mini workshops offer playwrights and devising teams a structured environment to explore, rehearse, and share their work with collaborators and audiences, focusing on the creative process rather than formal production.
First Draft Series:
Provides 29 hours of rehearsal and creative time, typically spread over 3-5 days, culminating in a reading or presentation of the work.
Focuses on script exploration, dialogue refinement, and narrative development, allowing artists to workshop ideas with professional actors and a director.
Can conclude with a low-pressure presentation for an invited audience of peers, industry professionals, and community members, followed by a facilitated feedback session.
What sets the First Draft Series apart:
Development-Centric Approach: Designed to help artists test early concepts, refine scripts, and make creative discoveries without the pressure of a finished product.
Professional Support: Features experienced directors, dramaturgs, and actors who bring the work to life during the rehearsal process, giving creators a chance to hear their work aloud.
Prioritization of Marginalized Voices: Focuses on amplifying underrepresented stories and artists, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront.
Integration with TLTC’s Ecosystem: Works developed through the series may be considered for further exploration in Liminal Labs or full production on TLTC’s mainstage.
Audience Engagement: Invites audiences into the creative process as active participants, offering feedback that helps shape the future of the work.
The First Draft Series is a bridge between the page and the stage, providing a vital opportunity for artists to experiment and grow while staying true to TLTC’s mission of cultivating transformative, socially conscious storytelling.
