A rehearsal room at CAM Studios.
NEW YORK CITY: LDK Productions has announced the creation of the LDK Writers’ Residency @ CAM Studios for Playwrights and Composers, a new initiative designed to support the development of original plays and musicals. Each residency will offer a full week of exclusive studio access at CAM Studios, providing playwrights and composers with uninterrupted time in a professional environment to write, explore, and experiment. Unlike programs centered on public presentations or readings, this residency prioritizes the quiet, focused process of creation.
“Writers need uninterrupted time and space to dream, draft, and take risks,” LDK Productions president Lisa Dozier Shacket said in a statement. “This residency is about giving artists the freedom and resources to push their work forward, without distraction or financial strain, in a supportive and professional environment.”
Through this program, three residencies will be awarded annually on a rolling basis, offering selected writers the opportunity to dedicate themselves fully to their creative process. Whether beginning a first draft, refining a score, or experimenting in the rehearsal room, recipients will be empowered to advance their projects in an environment designed for focus and exploration. Selected applicants will be contacted directly to arrange residency dates.
CAM Studios, owned and operated by LDK Productions, has become a rehearsal home for more than 100 Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional productions, as well as readings, concerts, and workshops, while also providing space for new works to be developed in early stages of the creative process.