Obsidian Youth

Can you write? Do you want to learn how? Read on!

Obsidian Theatre Company is passionately dedicated to the exploration,development and production of the Black voice. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic youth ages 15 to 23 with a interest in Theatre and Playwrighting.

Obsidian is offering paid Shards positions as part of the 2010-11 season. Selected participants will be given the opportunity to develop playwrighting skills alongside noted Obsidian Theatre company members. The Shards Program is a playwright unit for black youth who have an interest in writing and a curiosity about the arts. No experience needed - just a willingness to learn.

Participants will work with a professional mentor/dramaturge as well as with some of the finest theatre professionals in the Toronto community. This is a three-month long commitment commencing January 2012 and ending April 2012.

The Program aims to help youth develop writing skills and provide a unique vehicle for artistic expression.

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions must be in no later Monday December 29th 2011.

Applicants:
- Applicants must identify as a member of the black community.
- Applicants must be attending school
- Applicants must be committed and willing to attend every meeting

How to apply:
If you are interested in applying, send a short description of why you would like to be in the program or a small writing sample (no more than two pages) to Mel Hague at literary@obsidian-theatre.com or by mail 

Mel Hague
Obsidian Theatre Company 
1089 Dundas St. East
Toronto ON
M4M 1R9

Joe Pierre, Cara Ricketts and Shomari Downer in Born Ready