Since 2002, each spring and fall, we bring two playwrights at a time to Independence, KS, hometown of William Inge.  The playwrights live in William Inge's home (settings for Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Picnic).  The residencies are typically nine weeks long.  There is a teaching component to the residency; the playwrights teach one course at the Independence Community College and one at a local high school. Playwrights receive a stipend, housing and travel to and from Independence.
 

Our Fall 2007 playwrights: Julianne Homokay and Robert Koon will be arriving in September.

Past Residents are: Marcia Cebulska, Colin Denby Swanson, Melanie Marnich, David Scott Hay, Anne Phelan, Elaine Romero, Richard Broadhurst, Rose Portillo, Carson Becker, Jeremy Kareken, Adam Kraar, Caridad Svich, Bryan Davidson, Lisa Dillman, Evan Smith, Alice Tuan, Mickey Birnbaum, Catherine Filloux, Lydia Stryk, Sheila Callahan and Dominic Orlando. 

 

View Upcoming and Past Playwrights in Residence



 Playwrights applying should have at least three professional productions of their plays and, ideally, some teaching experience at the college or high school level.  The materials we will need for consideration are: 1. a cover letter, 2. bio, 3.resume (complete with references and teaching experience), 4. a writing sample (a representative play), 5. a description of the project(s) you expect to work on while in residence and 6. availability over the next two years.  You may submit these materials via e-mail attachment if you prefer: info@ingecenter.org or mail to PO Box 708, Independence, KS  67301.  Please allow a minimum of 90 days for a response. The Inge Center welcomes submissions from any professional playwrights, regardless of race, gender, religion or disability.
 
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