Announced at the Philip Parsons Memorial Lecture, August 2007

The Philip Parson's Young Playwright's Award is made each year to a young playwright under the age of 35, whose work demonstrates an original and compelling theatrical voice.

The award commemorates the life's work of Philip Parsons AM (1926–1993). Dr Parsons was an influential teacher and mentor to many of the students, scholars, actors, directors and playwrights who created the new wave of theatre and drama in the 1970s.

Both the award and lecture have been incorporated into the artist development activities of Company B, as part of its Downstairs Theatre season, B Sharp. This unique partnership provides additional practical outcomes to the $5,000 award money. The recipient will also receive either dramaturgical assistance or a professional reading for the selected work. Depending on the development stage of the work, it may also be presented as part of the B Sharp season.

Further information about the award and lecture, including criteria and nomination procedures, are available from the Company B website.

Further inquiries can be made to:

Downstairs Theatre Director
Company B Belvoir
25 Belvoir Street
Surry Hills NSW 2010

Ph: 02 8399 2190
Email: bsharp@belvoir.com.au
www.belvoir.com.au