New Arab American Theater Works
Playwright Incubator Program
The New Arab American Theater Works Playwright Incubator Program is our a playwright development program for SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) or Muslim playwrights. This program convenes early to mid career playwrights who are interested in meeting bi-monthly in a supportive environment to develop new work. This will culminate in a showcase for a public audience.
Are you a Midwestern SWANA early to mid career playwright? Are you looking for a culturally supportive space to workshop plays alongside writers who get it?
Don’t miss the chance to apply for our 2025-26 Midwest SWANA Playwright Incubator Program! Our program will select SWANA playwrights from the Midwest to meet bi-monthly from September 2025 to February 2026 to workshop new plays. The program will culminate in a public showcase organized by New Arab American Theater Works.
You are eligible to apply if you are a Southwest Asian or North African (SWANA) playwright residing in the historically underrepresented states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin.
Through this program, you will...
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Receive thorough, culturally supportive feedback about your works
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Have your work showcased in a public reading with SWANA inclusive casting
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Share artistic space with fellow SWANA writers engaging with similar barriers and cultural experiences.
Program participants will receive $1,000 for their participation
Apply for our program by July 18th at Midnight: bit.ly/SWANAplaywrightprogram
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