Application: NATi Rising Stars – The Jakes Gerwel Foundation

Questions to consider before applying for this mentorship:

1. How long have I been in the performing arts (theatre, television or film) industry?
2. Have any of my plays been performed at major theatres nationally or at any festivals?
3. Have I been nominated for or won any awards for my work in the industry?
4. Have I received any commendations for my plays?
5. How many of my plays have been workshopped or been in development?
6. With my experience, am I perhaps over-qualified for a mentorship for emerging writers?

Please have the following information on hand before starting to fill out the application form.

Applicable to all applicants:

• Full names and surname
• ID number
• Address
• Contact number
• Email address
• Good photo
• Short author bio

Additional documents for NATi Rising Stars:

• Motivation letter
• A complete new play with a duration of 50 to 60 minutes (± 25 to 35 pages) and no more than four actors

Requirements and important dates:

• Open to emerging writers only*
• Application deadline: 6 May 2024
• Announcement of successful candidates: 10 June 2024
• Residency (candidates must confirm availability for the set dates when applying): 15 July to 4 August 2024

* We define an emerging writer as someone of any age who is still in the early stages of their writing career in a specific genre, and who has not had the necessary support or exposure to receive major recognition for their work in this genre.

An established writer is someone who has published two or more works with major publishers; has received recognition for their work or is widely known within their genre; and/or earns a portion of their income from writing in that genre.

Full names and surname

ID number

Address

Contact number

Email address

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Please upload the following files:

Good photo

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Short author bio

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Motivation letter

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Draft of play

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Additional message to the Jakes Gerwel Foundation (optional)