Six Artists Receive theurbanX.org International Residencies
Six New York-based artists will receive micro-residencies in Mexico City, while a second cohort of Mexican creators will be selected in fall 2023 for residencies in New York City.
Six New York-based artists will receive micro-residencies in Mexico City, while a second cohort of Mexican creators will be selected in fall 2023 for residencies in New York City.
The new partnership will launch this summer with playwrights York Walker and Dave Harris.
The 2023 competition marks the first time that the prize has been awarded to more than one finalist.
Honorees in 5 categories each receive a $75,000 unrestricted prize and a CalArts residency.
The festival will feature shorts, staged readings, and a Young Playwrights Festival.
Guadalís Del Carmen, Dave Harris, Rachel Lynett, and Sanaz Toossi will develop new works with support from the Binger Center for New Theatre.
This year’s readings will feature works by Asian American and Pacific Islander playwrights.
The fellowship comes with a $5,000 stipend, personalized mentorship, and a three-week incubation period, followed by a one-week developmental workshop and presentation of their work.
In addition to $10,000 for the designer, the foundation also offers a grant to any Connecticut theatre that hires Martínez Garcia in the next two years.
The artistic director of Shakespeare Theatre Company will serve in a one-year residency to explore and deepen the social and civic impact of his work.