Leah Ryan Fund: The Boost Commission
This grant supports a woman, trans, or non-binary playwright over 40 to create a new play inspired by Leah Ryan’s 'Debt,' culminating in a public reading.
Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 total: $6,000 at commission, $4,000 on completion; includes public reading
Summary: Supports a woman, trans, or non-binary playwright over 40 to create a new play inspired by Leah Ryan’s work.
Key Information: Applications may close early if 150 are received.
Description
The Boost Commission, awarded by the Board of the Leah Ryan Fund through the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, supports a woman, trans, or non-binary playwright aged 40 or over with an ongoing practice. The commission provides $10,000 to create an original play inspired by Leah Ryan’s play "Debt," encouraging innovative engagement with Ryan’s artistic legacy. The process culminates in a public reading of the completed work.
