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Special Initiatives

These residencies energize and empower distinct constituencies.  The New Jersey Writers Project has extensive experience working with special populations.   A limited number of full grants and partial grants are available for the 4-day Basic Residency and the Language in Motion Assembly.  

For Schools and/or Community Groups

• Spanish Language Initiative - Participate in a Spanish language or bilingual residency and experience a LIM assembly.
• K-8 Initiative -  Creative writing residencies for schools in Abbot Districts (urban and rural) to hone skills and inspire creativity at an early age.  May include a LIM assembly.
• At-Risk Initiative - For juvenile detention centers, prisons, shelters, group homes and housing projects.  Curriculum is created in partnership with the site.
• Complete Access Initiative - Addresses the physically, emotionally, and developmentally challenged populations. Curriculum is created in partnership with the site.

Getting Started

Contact the Playwrights Theatre Education office at (973) 514-1787, ext. 14 about available grants.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  Grants are limited, so apply early.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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