Early-Career Playwrights Cohort + Show Pass
This program provides early-career playwrights with greater access to new Canadian and Turtle Island theatre while fostering conversations that deepen their artistic practice and creative process. Participants receive a pass to Touchstone’s current season, along with opportunities to engage in artist talks with playwrights, participate in a playwriting masterclass, and share new work at Open Mic Night.
The intake for 2026/2027 is now OPEN. The cohort will be selected on a first come first serve basis. To express your interest please email Lois at ad@touchstonetheatre.com
24/25 Early-Career Playwrights Cohort.
Left to Right: Kamila Sediego, Jessica Lemes Da Silva, Jiejun Wu, Sydney Marino, Julian Legere, Carolyn Nakagawa, Rosemary Morrison, Frances Dowlatabadi, Jessie Liang
25/26 Early-Career Playwrights Cohort
Clockwise from bottom left: Ashley Chodat, Mythili Garikaparthi, Luciana Fernandes, Masae Day, Abi Padilla, Katie Voravong, one unidentified participant, Taylor Trowbridge, and Jilian Tolzmann. Masterclass led by Marcus Youssef. Not pictured: Celia Taylor.