Gasworks Script Lab

Gasworks Script Lab aims to support writers of all skill levels. The 2024 program features two streams:
EMERGING: for new/aspiring writers who have never written for the stage but are interested in exploring the craft of playwriting
EXPERIENCED: for writers with playwriting experience and 1 or more theatrical production credits (‘credits’ includes both performances and public script readings) who are currently working on a new full-length play

We are delighted to welcome back short play expert and writing teacher Michael Olsen as the facilitator of the Emerging stream for 2024. We look forward to welcoming award-winning playwright and theatre-maker Laura Lethlean as this year’s facilitator of the Experienced stream.

Melbourne Writers’ Theatre and Gasworks Arts Park are excited to welcome our participating writers for 2024:

EMERGING:
Anastasia Warmuth
Caroline Schelle
Jasmeet Kaur Sahi
Toni San Diego
Lella Cariddi
Hayden Dun
Ryan Klein
Alex Lance

EXPERIENCED:
Oscar Bray
Georgina Luck
Sabina Gerardi
Gary Helmore
Tuia Suter
Tamzen Hayes

About Gasworks Script Lab:
Gasworks Script Lab is open to all Victorian-based writers living in the City of Port Phillip and beyond. Ideally, program participants will be Australian citizens or permanent residents who are committed to developing and presenting their writing at a local/national level. We are able to support up to 10 x Emerging and up to 6 x Experienced participants in the 2024 program. Therefore, not all applicants can be guaranteed a place.
Gasworks Script Lab is a multi-stage writing program. Participants are expected to commit to attending all workshops, script developments and showcase events. All scripts will receive workshopping with professional actors. At the final session on 17th August, 6 scripts by Emerging participants and 2 scripts by Experienced participants will be selected for public presentation at the Showcase Nights, to be held at Gasworks Arts Park on 22nd and 23rd October 2024.

Applications opened on Wednesday 1st May at 9am. Completed EOIs had to be submitted by Friday 17th May at 5pm. Selection was made by a panel from Melbourne Writers’ Theatre & Gasworks Arts Park, and all applicants were notified of the outcome by Friday 7th June.

Stay tuned for the 2024 Showcase Nights in October, and dates for our 2025 Expressions of Interest next year.

Event Details
DATE & TIMES:
KEY APPLICATION DATES:
Wed 1 May, 9am: Applications open
Fri 17 May, 5pm: Applications close
Mon 7 Jun, 5pm: All applicants notified

WORKSHOPS FOR EMERGING WRITERS:
Sat 22 June, 2pm – 4pm: Writing Workshop (Introduction) | Zoom
Sat 13 July, 11am – 1pm: Writing Workshop #1 | Gasworks Arts Park
Sat 27 Jul, 11am – 1pm: Writing Workshop #2 | Gasworks Arts Park
Sat 17 Aug, 11am – 2pm: Script Development with Actors | Gasworks Arts Park
Tue 22 Oct, 6.30pm–8.30pm: Showcase Event #1 | Gasworks Arts Park

WORKSHOPS FOR EXPERIENCED WRITERS:
Sat 22 June, 2pm – 4pm: Writing Workshop (Introduction) | Zoom
Sat 13 July, 2pm – 4pm: Writing Workshop #1 | Gasworks Arts Park
Sat 27 Jul, 2pm – 4pm: Writing Workshop #2 | Gasworks Arts Park
Sat 17 Aug, 2pm – 5pm: Script Development with Actors | Gasworks Arts Park
Wed 23 Oct, 6.30pm–8.30pm | Showcase Event #2 | Gasworks Arts