Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program

Each year, outstanding disabled writers from around the world are selected to participate in the Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program. In addition to receiving financial stipends, these talented young writers enrolled in secondary school (generally, ages 14-19) participate in a script development program and explore the theater industry through exclusive workshops.

The program focuses on developing works in the 10-minute script format. Multiple winners will be selected by a panel of theater industry professionals.

The program includes:

• Virtual and in-person script development sessions
• One-on-one sessions with a professional dramaturg
• A trip to the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for a session with professional actors and theatrical designers that mimics a first day of rehearsal
• Workshops covering key business-related topics
• Networking opportunities