Program
LDK Writers'
Residency
@ CAM Studios for Playwrights and Composers
A unique opportunity designed to nurture the development of new plays and musicals in their earliest stages.
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Private Studio Space
A private lock-out studio at CAM Studios for one full week, providing an uninterrupted professional creative environment.
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No Pressure Development
This residency is not for industry presentations. It is for the quiet, essential process of exploration and writing that fuels future theatrical innovation.
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Three Annual Awards
LDK Productions awards three residencies annually on a rolling basis, open to playwrights and composers at any career stage.
The Program
Space, Time, and Trust
The LDK Writers' Residency exists for the part of the process nobody funds: the weeks before anything is ready to be shown. Recipients receive a private lock-out studio at CAM Studios for one full week, to be used entirely at their discretion — writing alone, working with a collaborator, hearing pages read aloud, or rewriting from the ground up.
There is no required presentation, no showcase, and no report. Our belief is simple: investing in writers at the earliest stage is how new plays and musicals eventually reach an audience. Residencies are open to playwrights and composers at any point in their careers, and we welcome projects in every stage of development.
How to Apply
The Application Process
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Email all materials to WritersResidency@LDKProductions.com
Step One
Letter of Intent
A brief statement (1–2 pages) describing how you would ideally use your dedicated week of studio space, outlining your creative goals for the residency.
Step Two
Project History
A short narrative of how the project began, where it currently stands, and why this residency would be valuable at this stage.
Step Three
Team Bios
Resumes or bios for the primary creative team members (playwright, composer, lyricist, or collaborators).
Step Four
Script / Materials
The most current draft of your script in PDF format.
Step Five
Demo Recordings (if applicable)
Links or files of demo recordings for musicals in development.
Ready to submit your work?
Send all application materials to:
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