Striving Artist Application

Please complete this application for consideration for the 2026 Stiving Artist Project. All applications must be submited online - no physical applications. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.

Applications are due May 31, 2026.

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Name of show/project

Is this show complete or still in development? It is okay if the work is still in progress, in fact we expect some adaptation and changes to take place.

Give a brief synopsis of your show (no more than 250 words):

Cast size/character breakdown

If a musical, band requirements

What (if any) general technical requirements do you envision? Is the show on a bare stage? A few small set pieces? Etc.

Support Materials

Please upload support material for the committee to consider. Materials should be PDF or MP3 files.

Please upload a current draft of the script

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Music Samples (optional)

Please upload up to five demo tracks or samples of your music. These can be samples from the show, or samples of your songwriting style similar to the show you are submitting.

Music Sample 1

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Music Sample 2

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Music Sample 3

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Music Sample 4

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Music Sample 5

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What would being selected for this program mean to you? How will it impact your creative journey, and why is telling this story important to you?

Any other relevant information you would like to share with the review committee

This program is intended to support original work by unproduced writers. Please check here to verify that you are the creator of the work or you have permission to adapt an existing work, and that you are the owner of the performance rights.

Acknowldege

Striving Artist Application

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