Dramatists Guild News

John Leguizamo Appears on DADS: THE PODCAST

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 9, 2020

This week a multi-hyphenate dad drops in: John Leguizamo!

Annaleigh Ashford, Peter Marks, Nataki Garrett and More to Take Part in Be An #ArtsHero Ghostlight Panel

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 8, 2020

Be An #ArtsHero presented a nationwide Day of Action called 'Arts Workers Unite' on Labor Day.

100 New York Arts Workers Will Assemble in Times Square to Sing 'Will I' for BE AN #ARTSHERO: ARTS WORKERS UNITE

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 4, 2020

A dynamic and diverse cross-section of 100 New York Arts Workers will briefly assemble in Times Square to sing 'Will I?' from Rent.

NIGEL, GUYS, AND DOLLS Will Premiere During the Fresh Fruit Festival

by Sarah Jae Leiber — September 3, 2020

Former Artistic Director for Westside Repertory Theater, Doug DeVita has had work produced in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, New Jersey, Connecticut, and London.

Lincoln Center Theater Announces the Beaumont New Play Commission Program

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 3, 2020

Lincoln Center Theater has announced the creation of a new artistic initiative - The Beaumont New Play Commission Program.

The Dramatists Guild, in Partnership with DG Copyright Management, Presents Copyright Advocacy Month

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 2, 2020

September is Copyright Advocacy Month at the Dramatists Guild! For 30 days, the DG will share tips on what exactly copyright means, how it benefits theatrical writers, and what you can do to protect your copyright.

Skylight Theatre Offers FLAPPING & FLYING

by A.A. Cristi — September 1, 2020

Starring JoBeth Williams and Joe Spano, the new short play Flapping & Flying premiere's live online Thursday, September 3rd.

NIGEL, GUYS, AND DOLLS By Doug DeVita Premieres As Part Of The Fresh Fruit Festival Film Series

by Chloe Rabinowitz — September 1, 2020

Doug DeVita's one-person film, 'Nigel, Guys, and Dolls' will be presented as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival's filmed monologue series (showing dates TBA).

TALKING IT OUT Virtual Play Festival Announces Its Inaugural Season

by A.A. Cristi — August 31, 2020

This fall will mark the first online performance of Talking It Out, a virtual theatre festival dedicated to promoting mental health awareness.

Fall Classes for Adults, Teens and Tweens Announced at Dreamcatcher

by Stephi Wild — August 27, 2020

Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre, professional Theatre in Residence at the Oakes Center in Summit, is offering a variety of classes this fall for students from 5th to 12th grade and for ages 18 and up.

Audible Announces Third Emerging Playwrights Fund Class

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 24, 2020

Audible has announced its latest Emerging Playwrights Fund class.

Check Out Holly Reed's ULTIMATE MUSICAL WRITER'S PLANNER

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 24, 2020

Holly Reed, CEO of the popular online resource MusicalWriters.

San Francisco Playhouse Announces Playwrights Selected for Year Three of Five-Year Commission Program

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 19, 2020

San Francisco Playhouse continued its commitment to developing new plays and nurturing the voices of active writers with the selection of the playwrights who will comprise the third year of the company's five-year commission program.

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents The Seventh Annual BR!NK NEW PLAY FESTIVAL - Virtual Edition

by A.A. Cristi — August 18, 2020

Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee's only professional theater company dedicated to promoting the work of women onstage and off, presents the Br!NK Award annually to two Midwestern women playwrights to help them develop and advance their work.

The Dramatists Guild of America Announces Promotion of Emmanuel Wilson to Managing Director

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 18, 2020

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced the promotion of Emmanuel Wilson to Managing Director.

10 Books Every Theatre Fan Should Read Just For Fun!

by Stephi Wild — August 23, 2020

This list includes books like Wicked: The Grimmerie and Hamilton: The Revolution, as well as a Broadway cookbook, a book about Broadway art, the collected lyrics and Stephen Sondheim, and more!

TheatreWorks Announces Updated 51st Season, Plus New Hershey Felder Livestream

by A.A. Cristi — August 12, 2020

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director Tim Bond and Executive Director Phil Santora announced today that the Tony Award-winning theatre will postpone the opening of its 51st mainstage season to March 2021, with eight plays presented through May 2022.