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Emerging Playwrights Reading Series

The Emerging Playwrights Reading Series pairs emerging playwrights with established artists in workshops and public readings.

Now returning for its third year in 2027!

ABOUT

The Emerging Playwrights Reading Series is a project co-created and produced by Liza Hersh and Aurora McClennan, following conversations in the Toronto Fringe Festival’s TENT program.

The Series was created by and for emerging artists as a response to feedback surrounding the challenges associated with transitioning into professional spaces. The series intends to provide selected playwrights with both development support for new plays and greater exposure to Toronto’s theatre community.

B Street Collaborative

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, B Street Collaborative, for their continued support. Without the guidance and support from the team at B Street, especially Heather & Dylan, EPRS would not be what it is.

B Street Collaborative is an arts catalyst organization that is creating positive change by advocating for artists, facilitating mentorships, subsidizing creative workspaces and sponsoring innovative artistic ideas.

They co-own and operate the B Street Arts Hub in Toronto, where artists can rent rehearsal space, meeting rooms and self-tape space for subsidized and reduced costs.

2027

Submissions are now open for the 2027 cohort! Click below to find the criteria and portal for applications.

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