Learn more about the history of the Guild—the national trade association of playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists.
The Dramatist's Bill of Rights
This document outlines the rights of dramatists and sets standards for industry best practices.
By-Laws
View the Constitution of the Dramatists Guild of America.
Guild Policies
Learn more about our Code of Conduct for community spaces.
Why a Guild Not a Union?
Learn more about why theatre writers have a Guild and not a union.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the Dramatists Guild.
The Dramatists Guild Network
Dramatists Guild Foundation
A national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it, fostering dramatists at all stages of their career.
Dramatists Legal Defense Fund
The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) committee exists to advocate on behalf of writers who are confronting censorship on stages across America.
People
Staff
Meet the folks who run the day to day operations of the Guild.
Our Council and Committees
Meet the board of directors (Council) that governs the Guild and learn about its committees.
Regional Council & Regional Reps
Learn more about our Regional Council, National Affairs Committee, and Regional Rep Program.
Advocacy
Legislative Policy Agenda
Learn about the issues that the Guild currently advocates on.
Credit the Librettist
Learn more about the Guild's push to #CreditTheLibrettist.
The Pro Act
Learn more about the Guild's support for the PRO Act.
Advocacy News
See all advocacy related news items from the Guild.
Collective Bargaining Rights
Learn how the Guild is advocating for collective bargaining rights for theatre workers.
The Count
The Count is a statistical report about the demographics of production in American Theatre.
Help
Emergency Grants
Learn more about Emergency Grants available to theatre writers.
Housing Assistance
Learn more about housing assistance available to theatre writers.
Harassment & Abuse Reporting
Learn more about support available for harassment, abuse, and discrimination at work.