Pen Pals International Application Form

Name*

First NameLast Name

Pronouns

Email*

example@example.com

Are you UK or Singapore based?*

A short example of your playwriting (up to 15 pages).*

File types: pdf, doc, docx, mp3, wav, aiff, mp4, wma, wmv, mpg, flv, avi, mov

Tell us a bit about yourself. Give us an indication of your level of writing experience. Please don’t worry if you don't have a traditional CV - just let us know what you have done to date (250 words)*

We will also accept answers in video or voice note format (files accepted: mp3, wav, aiff, mp4, wma, wmv, mpg, flv, avi, mov – maximum 50mb) - attach with writing example above.0/250

A short statement expressing what inspires you to write for theatre, why you’d like to be a Pen Pal and what you’d hope to gain from the experience. UK playwrights please also indicate where in the North you are based or are from. (250 words)*

We will also accept answers in video or voice note format (files accepted: mp3, wav, aiff, mp4, wma, wmv, mpg, flv, avi, mov – maximum 50mb) - attach with writing example above.0/250

A brief pitch/treatment/outline of the piece you’d like to develop with your Pen Pal. If you’ve already started writing the script, feel free to include a short extract. (250 words)*

We will also accept answers in video or voice note format (files accepted: mp3, wav, aiff, mp4, wma, wmv, mpg, flv, avi, mov – maximum 50mb) - attach with writing example above.0/250

Eligibility

Our Pen Pals International programme is open to writers who have already got experience of writing for theatre. We define that experience as having written at least one full length script (60mins+), although this does not need to have been professionally produced.

UK writers must be members of Box of Tricks’ PlayMakers Network. Writers must also be 18+, and either resident in, or originally from, the North of England.
Singapore writers must be Singapore residents and/or are residing in Singapore.

Are you eligible?*

I confirm I am eligible for Pen Pals International

Data Protection

Box of Tricks Theatre Company will store and process personal and sensitive data contained within your application for the purposes of administering the programme. You have the right to withdraw your data and data consent at any time.

Box of Tricks will store and process all data in line with our Privacy Policy, which can be viewed here: https://boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk/privacy-policy. If you have any queries, please email playmakers@boxoftrickstheatre.co.uk.