Writers Reading
with Nick Green and Andrea Scott
Sept 29 - Nov 10, 2025
Back by popular demand! Nick Green and Andrea Scott are back at The Vault for a six week window this fall with Nick’s brainchild: Writers Reading. Writers meet weekly to share their pages and are encouraged to share positive and constructive feedback. Writers Reading was a part of The Vault’s inaugural test pilots and launched a sense of community and sharing that has quickly become a pillar of the lab.
Writers Reading runs 5:15pm-8:15pm:
Monday September 29
Monday October 6
(13th OFF Thanksgiving)
Monday October 20
Monday October 27
Monday November 3
Monday November 10
To sign up please send a short bio to info@thevaultcreationlab.ca by Friday, September 19th. Writers must be available to attend all six sessions. You’ll have the opportunity to share your work in 2 of the 6 sessions.Writers Reading is designed for professional writers with some professional writing experience. There are 9 spots available in each group. This is a PWYC group with a minimum request of $20 a week (total $120 for 6 sessions).
*The playwrights present and the identity, diversity, age and gender of the playwrights will be the voices in the room regardless of the script they are reading. Therefore we hope it’s understood that readers will be cast randomly. Upon acceptance into Writers Reading, Nick and The Vault team will reach out with questions regarding your script to start a conversation around casting.
The Water Cooler
The Water Cooler is back! Tuesdays from 10-3pm starting September 23rd, The Vault is open to writers and playwrights for personal writing time. How does it work? Arrive at 10am for coffee and social time with fellow writers. Then from 10:30-2:30 make use of The Vault for personal writing time. Tables are set up with outlets and wifi is available. Take breaks as needed and use the time for quiet and dedicated writing. Phones and chats are welcome outside the space! Then at 2:30 The Water Cooler wraps with a check out with other writers where you can share what you accomplished that day.
To sign up for The Water Cooler please send a short bio to info@thevaultcreationlab.ca with the heading The Water Cooler in the subject line. Priority will be given to writers who can sign up for all six sessions. The Water Cooler is PWYC with a suggested minimum of $10 a week. The Water Cooler is open to writers and playwrights of ALL levels and stages of career.
DATES:
Tuesdays September 23 - October 28, 10-3 weekly
To sign up please send a short bio to info@thevaultcreationlab.ca by Friday, September 12th. Priority will be given to writers who can attend all six sessions and weekly drop ins will be available based on sign up interest. The Water Cooler is designed for writers from all disciplines and stages of career. Applications close Friday September 12th.
Dramaturgy Mix & Mingle
Friday October 3rd 4-6pm
Are you a professional dramaturge? Then this one is for you! After almost a year of exciting labs, development and creative conversations we’re looking to gather with the theatre community’s dramaturges and have a circle up on how The Vault can support dramaturgs and dramaturgy. Join us on Friday October 3rd at 4pm for a mix and mingle with The Vault team!
To join us send us your bio with the subject Dramaturgy Mix & Mingle to info@thevaultcreationlab.ca We will send you an email confirming your place.
This evening is sponsored by our bar sponsor Collective Arts!
First Draft
Saturday November 1st 10am-2:30pm
Saturday December 6th 10am-2:30pm
Saturday January 3rd 10am-2:30pm
Saturday February 7th 10am-2:30pm
Saturday March 7th 10am-2:30pm
Showcase: Thursday April 2nd 7:30pm
Writing a first draft can suck.
For writers at any stage of their career, the process of starting and finishing the first draft of a new play is often frustrating, overwhelming, and emotionally taxing. It can be hard to get started, and even harder to finish them. In The Vault’s brand new initiative, FIRST DRAFT, emerging playwrights will have the opportunity to work with an established writer to clarify the process of translating an idea from the mind to the page with the goal of completing a first draft of a new play over the course of six months.Led by playwright Michael Ross Albert (The Bidding War, A Little Closer, The Huns), FIRST DRAFT will give emerging playwrights the opportunity to share their writing progress, receive constructive feedback, learn skills for overcoming challenges, and participate in co-regulated writing sessions in a supportive, process-oriented workshop setting. By reading new material as a group and receiving feedback focused on character development, plot structure, and dramatic dialogue, writers will learn to hone their skills and see their idea for a new play through to completion.Participants will meet on the first Saturday of the month between November 2025 - April 2026, with the goal of starting and finishing a new, text-based theatrical work within that timeframe. The program will culminate in a showcase of readings from the new works for an invited audience and supporters of The Vault in April 2026.
Participation in FIRST DRAFT is free. Emerging and early-career playwrights of any age and background are invited to apply with an idea for a new play in its earliest stages of writing. Regardless of experience or training background, an emerging writer should have some familiarity with the craft of playwriting and/or production, either in an educational, independent, or professional setting. Six playwrights will be invited to participate in FIRST DRAFT and will be asked to attend each scheduled monthly meeting and the final showcase. Writers will also be asked to work on their plays individually outside of sessions, so that updated material can be shared with the group each month.
To apply, please prepare the following material:
-A short bio (max. 250 words)
-An outline of your idea for a new play (max. 1-page), describing the proposed story, significant characters, and themes you’d like to explore.
-A writing sample (max. 10 pages) of either the proposed project (if you’ve started tinkering with your new idea) or a previously written play. Please note: since the aim of the program is to generate a new first draft, the proposed plays should be in the earliest stages of development, and should not be completed before the program begins.
Please send all application materials to: info@thevaultcreationlab.ca by deadline:
Friday, October 17th at midnight.
This course is made possible by the generous support of The Scott Griffin Foundation.
The Vault
Code of Conduct
The Vault Creation Lab is a space dedicated to creation, exploration, and community building. We believe that a supportive environment is essential for artistic and personal growth. To foster this, we ask all participants to engage with respect, kindness, and an open heart. Treating everyone with dignity and consideration is fundamental to our community, and we encourage active listening, open-mindedness, and empathy in all interactions.
We invite everyone entering the space to do so with generosity and positivity, understanding that creativity flourishes in an atmosphere of encouragement and collaboration. Being mindful of our words and actions is essential, as harmful language, discrimination, or any form of harassment will not be tolerated. This is a shared space where care and responsibility shape the culture we build together. If you witness or experience something that doesn’t align with these values, we encourage you to seek support from our team or speak up if it feels safe to do so.
At The Vault Creation Lab, we embrace growth and process, recognizing that creativity is an evolving journey. Mistakes happen, and we commit to learning from them with patience, understanding, and a willingness to improve. By being part of this community, you agree to uphold these principles and contribute to a safe and inspiring environment for all.
If you have any concerns or need support, please reach out to a member of our team. Let’s create something meaningful—together.