SRT's The Playwriting Young Company 2026 Semester 1 Application

SRT's The Playwriting Young Company 2026 Semester 1 Application

Are you ready to step into the spotlight? The stage is yours.
Singapore Repertory Theatre (SRT)’s The Playwriting Young Company is a new writing programme for young persons aged between 16 – 25, that will equip you with the holistic skills and techniques you need to shine as a playwright as well as in your future career of choice.

The programme will comprise of a biweekly series of exciting masterclasses, led by acclaimed playwright Thomas Lim.

This is your chance to join a programme that covers all the bases — from idea generation and character development to structuring a script.

Application will be in the form of a writeup below.

Term dates and details for Semester 1:
- Biweekly from 10 January 2026 to 20 June 2026
- The fee for one semester is SGD500.
- Modules:
  - Idea Generation
  - Character
  - Action
  - Dialogue
  - Form, structure and Plot
  - Symbol and Poetry
Writeup Details:
- Please submit a short writeup to this form. Information below.
- Application form submission deadline: 4 December 2025, 11.59pm
- Age: 16 - 25 years
- Fee: Free to apply
What to Prepare for your Writeup

Applicants are required to submit a statement of interest of between 300-400 words. You may choose to respond to any of the following prompts to form your statement, or choose to compose something of your own.

Prompts:
- What do you hope to get out of The Playwriting Young Company programme?
- Share an idea for a play that you want to write.
- Tell us about your most memorable experience at the theatre. What made it memorable?

Submitting your Application

Step 1: Complete this online form with CV, Headshot and writeup
Step 2: Check your details, and click the 'submit' button below
Step 3: Your application will be evaluated. Following the application deadline, SRT will be in touch on whether you have been chosen for the programme.

Successful applicants will be notified with further details.

Form Submission Deadline: 4 December 2025, 11.59pm
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