Proof of Concept - Open Session #1

If you are a theatre maker, performer, playwright, or writer this is the place for you! We welcome artists at any stage of their journey.

You have an idea? Bring it!

You don't have an idea? Come anyway! We'll help you getting started.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. Shut up and write: no need to talk to anyone, just type-type, or write-write.

2. Powerpoint Presentation: each month we'll share a creativity or productivity tool.

3. Writing exercises: apply the tools shared in short writing sprints.

4. More shut up and write session: you can work on your own idea, or get a prompt if don't know where to start.

5. Mingling, sharing, networking: completely optional but highly recommended!

WHAT TO BRING:

• Laptop, iPad, phone, or any electronic device you use to create or type.

• Notebooks, notepads, recycled paper, or napkins! Any physical material you can write on. (Don't forget your pens, pencils, markers, highlighters or anything you use to write with).

• Headphones, earphones, air buds or noise cancelling earplugs... whatever helps you lock into writing during the Shut up & Write component of the night.

• Active listening, readiness to give/receive feedback, and an idea (if you have one!)

ABOUT THE VENUE:

Once a month we will meet at a pub in the Northern Suburbs. To be precise: Brunswick, VIC (Naarm/Melbourne, Australia).

Once registered, you'll get location address via email.

ABOUT PROOF OF CONCEPT:

Proof of Concept is a writer's group focused on theatre making & playwriting. (We welcome artists working in any medium!

Founders: Rebecca Perich, Maggie Vali, Yakinthi

Lead facilitator: Rebecca Perich

Guest facilitator: Maggie Vali, Yakinthi, and a different bunch of wonderful creatives each month!

PoC HISTORY:

(November, 2025) - Established in Naarm/Melbourne (Australia)

(August, 2026) - Showcase #1

(November, 2026) - Open session #1