To begin with sad news: most likely at this point you are aware that the Vancouver Playhouse closed its doors a few weeks ago after almost 50 seasons. Solo Collective Theatre has been honoured to share our Emerging Playwrights Competition with the Playhouse over the past several years and we have been endlessly appreciative of their support. We share Vancouverites' sorrow at the loss of this remarkable institution; it is a devastating loss for our community In order to honour the Playhouse and its role in the Emerging Playwrights' Competition, we will move forward with SOLO FLIGHTS.

Solo Collective Theatre is pleased to announce the winners of our 8th annual Emerging Playwrights Competition! This year's competition received 70 applications from across North America. Mob mentality, mathematics, mistakes, and mail-order matrimony are at the heart of the four pieces selected for future development! Those winning works are:

RAVINE: a scene by Georgina Beaty

COUNTING TO INFINITY: a monologue by Peter Dickinson

A HAMMER FALLS FROM AN APARTMENT WINDOW: a scene by Adam Hunter Collier

THE HUSBAND-HUNTING MONOLOGUES OF SYLVESTRE KOLYAICHIC: a monologue by Cali Haan

The winning scripts will receive ongoing development and a workshop with dramaturges Amiel Gladstone and Dave Deveau.

The pieces will be performed at the SOLO FLIGHTS Showcase on Monday, April 23rd at 8:00pm at Studio 1398, on the third floor of 1398 Cartwright Street on Granville Island in Vancouver.

Mark your calendars and we will see you there!