Many Voices Fellowships
Many Voices Fellowships support early-career Black, Indigenous, and other playwrights of color through a two-year residency that funds play development and brings diverse voices to American theater.
Funder: Playwrights' Center
Due Dates: December 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT (Application and recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: $25,000/year salary plus $3,000/year for play development over two years, with employee benefits
Summary: Supports early-career Black, Indigenous, and other playwrights of color through a two-year Minnesota residency for play development and professional growth.
Key Information: Fellows must reside in Minnesota and actively participate, with no more than 10 weeks away per year.
Description
The Many Voices Fellowships support early-career Black playwrights, playwrights of color, and Indigenous playwrights who demonstrate extraordinary potential and artistic vision. Created in 1994 by Playwrights’ Center in partnership with the Jerome Foundation, the program seeks to bring diverse voices and aesthetics to American theater through a two-year professional development residency in Minnesota.
Fellows work individually and as a cohort with the Center’s artistic staff to develop plays and connect with producers of new work. Customized support includes workshops with professional teams, consultations with experienced artists, career support, and connections with artistic leaders. The residency also offers opportunities for teaching and community engagement. At the end of the fellowship, fellows become Affiliated Writers of Playwrights’ Center.
