Applications are now being accepted for the January 2013 installment of the tri-annual CAP21 Writers Residency.
The CAP21 Writers Residency is offered by CAP21 as an opportunity for a concentrated time and place to be artistically productive in a focused atmosphere while remaining in NYC. It will take place for a 1-2 week period (Jan 7th - 18th) depending on the needs of the writers. During the length of the residency, selected writing teams are provided a beautiful studio space at CAP21 in New York City, complete with a piano and wireless internet, between the hours of 10am and 6pm, Monday through Friday.
One goal of the residency is for the writers to refine their new musical and move it forward to production. Other goals include beginning work on a new project, as well as working on multiple projects. In addition, the writers are able to network with each other, in the interest of forging new relationships and collaborations. Furthermore, CAP21’s Artistic Director will meet with each team and discuss the goals of the project. “CAP21 takes great pride in offering this residency, in the heart of New York City, and in supporting writers to create a fresh new canon of musicals,” says Eliza Ventura, Artistic Director of CAP21.
CAP21 accepts recommended and agent-submitted works only. Materials for consideration must not be optioned, published, or produced in New York City.
All submissions MUST include the following information:
Submission Requirements for Plays:
- Cover Letter
- Writer resume
- Writer Bio
- Letters of Recommendation
- Play synopsis
- Development/production history (if applicable)
- First 30 pages of the play
- Cover Letter
- Writer resume
- Writer Bio
- Letters of Recommendation
- Play Synopsis
- Development/Production history (if applicable)
- Full Libretto (no score)
- CD of selected songs
CAP21 – Literary Department
18 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
New York, New York 10011
Please Note: Submission Materials will not be returned. No submissions will be accepted via e-mail at this time. CAP21 will request the full play if there is interest following evaluation. CAP21 will be in contact by phone or e-mail only if it can offer a venue for the development of the piece. Thank you.
To apply visit cap21.org and download the CAP21 Writers Residency Application located in our New Works Development section.