Are you ready to take your playwriting skills to the next level, and embark on the development of a full-length play?
The Wyndham Cultural Centre Theatre, in partnership with Melbourne Writers’ Theatre, is offering a free immersive dramaturgical program held in the City of Wyndham in 2026. The program provides an opportunity for up to 3 establishing playwrights to embark on a journey to develop and/or complete an existing brand-new full-length play, supported at every stage by an experienced dramaturg.
This program is perfect for writers who are ready to apply their playwriting skills to a longer project and have the discipline and motivation required for this. While applications from writers of all levels of experience will be considered, priority will be given to writers who can demonstrate, through their EOI, the capacity to write a full-length play (40 – 60 minutes) OR work towards the completion of a full-length play between 3rd May and 31st July.
Writers are required to submit ONE scene from their new play + a 250 word synopsis with their EOI.
The program is open to all writers aged 18+ who live, work or are connected to the City of Wyndham. We strongly encourage applications from writers of diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and ages.
What to Expect
- One-on-one meetings with a professional dramaturg – held on Zoom or at an agreed-upon on-site location. The Establishing stream does NOT involve attendance at group workshops.
- With guidance from your dramaturg, write an original full-length play of 50+ minutes OR write the first 30 minutes of the full-length play you dream of writing.
- At the meetings with your assigned dramaturg, you will receive feedback on each draft of your script, together with their recommendations for the next draft.
- Receive further feedback on your script from a professional director and actors at a script development session
- Attend a rehearsal of a selected excerpt from your final draft
- Watch as your part of your script is presented on stage in a Showcase Night reading
Important Dates
- EOIs Open: 9am, Friday 6 March
- EOIs Close: 5pm, Monday 23 March
- Notice of Selection: Wednesday 1 April
- Program Start Date: Sunday 3 May
- Showcase Night: Friday 21 August
Commitment & Attendance
This is an intensive program that involves attending regular Zoom meetings with your assigned dramaturg, in- person development sessions at Hoppers Crossing Library and attendance at a Showcase Night held at Wyndham Cultural Centre Theatre. The ability to submit THREE drafts of your developing script by the dates stated in the EOI is an important element of this program. Participants must commit to meeting/attending all the following deadlines and script sessions:
Deadlines & Script Sessions
These will be held on Zoom /Hoppers Crossing Library /Wyndham Cultural Centre
Sun 3 May:
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Zoom: Introductions
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Fri 5 June:
| Draft #1 due
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Fri 3 July:
| Draft #2 due
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Sat 18 July:
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Library: Script Development with Actors
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Fri 31 July:
| Draft #3 (Final Draft) due
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Sat 15 August:
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Library: Rehearsal – actors & writers
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Fri 21 August:
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Wyndham Cultural Centre
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Fri 21 August:
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Wyndham Cultural Centre |
Important: Attendance at all sessions and meeting of all deadlines is essential. Please only submit an EOI if you can commit to these.
Selection Process
The program has places for up to 3 writers. Selection for The Green Room Project Establishing will be competitive. Applications will be assessed by two Council officers and a representative of Melbourne Writers’ Theatre, and will be based on:
✅Commitment to the program – You must demonstrate your ability to attend all sessions with a dramaturg, incorporate feedback, and complete three drafts of your script-in-progress.
✅Writing potential & enthusiasm – Your passion for theatrical storytelling and your demonstrated desire to extend on the playwriting skills gained in The Green Room Project 2025.
✅Diversity of voices – We aim to support a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome by Wednesday 1st April2026