Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program

High school students with disabilities write an original ten-minute script — a stage play, screenplay, or musical theater piece — for the Kennedy Center's Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program. Selected writers, generally ages 14-19, receive financial stipends, one-on-one mentorship from a professional dramaturg, virtual script-development sessions, and an in-person trip to Washington, D.C. to work with professional actors and designers. International applicants are welcome as long as materials are submitted in English or ASL.

Eligibility

Fields of studyTheatre/Playwriting · Screenwriting

DemographicsOpen to high school students with disabilities, generally ages 14-19; international applicants are welcome if materials are submitted in English or American Sign Language.

Applying

Selected participants receive financial stipends; exact amounts are not published.