Almasi Collaborative Arts, in partnership with the acclaimed The Public Theater, New York, announces the commencement of the first-ever Zimbabwean Writer's Retreat.
This pioneering initiative, taking place in Harare from March 31 to April 12, provides a dedicated space for five selected Zimbabwean playwrights to further develop their plays.
The retreat is envisioned as an environment fostering wonder, creativity, and fearless artistic exploration. Participants are encouraged to harness their imagination, experiment with novel ideas, and challenge their creative limits within this supportive setting.
The five playwrights selected for the inaugural retreat are Amanda Ranganawa (Mutare), Tatenda Mutyambizi (Harare), Kingsley Chinhanu (Mutare), Philani Nyoni (Bulawayo) and Rudo Mutangadura (Harare).
Almasi Collaborative Arts is a Harare-based organisation, co-founded and under the executive Directorship of Danai Gurira, dedicated to promoting dramatic literacy and providing opportunities for creatives to grow in their craft and receive education, access, and opportunity.
Founded in 1954 by Joseph Papp as the Shakespeare Workshop, The Public Theater in New York City is dedicated to nurturing new playwrights and performers. It gained prominence with its 1967 production of 'Hair.'
