Co-Commission
Partnering to create new work for production
The standard commissioning fee for a new mainstage play is $12,500 and as small as this figure may seem, it can be daunting for many theatre companies to invest in a work that may never repay that investment. Similarly daunting can be the process of managing the commission, shepherding the work towards its completion on time.
PlayWriting Australia can help mitigate the risk and support the process of commissioning by entering into a tripartite co-commissioning agreement with independent or small-medium scale subsidised producers and an unaffiliated writer. The co-commission agreement offers a contribution towards the up-front cost of the commission and support in creating a structure for the development of the work.
We invite theatre companies to register their interest in partnering in a Co-commission. Proposals may include a preferred writer or project you wish to develop. Equally, PlayWriting Australia can work with theatre companies to broker new relationships with writers.
Writers under commission
2009 Rosalba Clemente, commissioned in partnership with HotHouse Theatre, Albury-Wodonga More info
2010 Jane Bodie, commissioned in partnership with Griffin Theatre Company, Syndey More info
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