The Robert Chesley Foundation supports playwrights of Gay and Lesbian theatre.
Established in 1993 by Victor Bumbalo in playwright Robert Chesley’s honor, The Robert Chesley Foundation seeks to advance gay and lesbian theatre by honoring writers whose work is making a substantial contribution to our culture.
In 2009 the Board of Directors elected to form a partnership with the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation to provide residencies at the artists’ colony in Taos, New Mexico.
The Wurlitzer Foundation will select the awardees with the approval of the Chesley Foundation. In conjunction with the Wurlitzer Foundation, the Chesley Foundation will underwrite the residency expenses. In addition, the Chesley Foundation will provide a stipend to the awardee.
For further information on the application process please visit www.wurlitzerfoundation.org *
* Please mention that you heard of this award
through the Robert Chesley Foundation.
“Robert Chesley gave voice to a generation of gay men who suddenly felt free. It was a voice of no apologies.
Robert was a gentle, complicated, and generous man who loved the theatre. He would watch a play like a child in a trance. Ever so still with his eyes glazed and beaming.
I often wonder, if Robert were in the world today, what he would
make of it and what glorious words would he be adding to our
culture? “
- Victor Bumbalo