The Piedmont Laureate program is accepting applications from writers of children’s and young adult literature. Authors must be residents of Wake, Durham or Orange counties. The deadline to apply is October 9, 2020 by midnight. The primary goal of the Piedmont Laureate program is “to promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary… Read More →
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The Triangle Bake-Off Begins!
Press Release from Tamara Kissane: In collaboration with Tamara Kissane, the 2020 Piedmont Laureate, and local theatre artist Hayden Tyler Moses, Women’s Theatre Festival (WTF) proudly announces the Triangle Bake-Off Competition. This spirited playwrighting competition is open to North Carolina residents of all ages and experience levels. The Bake-Off will begin at 7:00 am on Friday, April 3 when… Read More →
Tamara Kissane Is Your New Piedmont Laureate
TAMARA KISSANE SELECTED AS 2020 PIEDMONT LAUREATE
Tamara Kissane, a Durham-based dramatist and audio fiction writer, has been selected as the region’s 2020 Piedmont Laureate. During 2020, Kissane will appear at workshops, reading programs and speaking engagements throughout Wake, Durham and Orange counties. The Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the… Read More →