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Who Can Join The Guild?

Theatre writers at all career levels, both produced and unproduced, amateur and professional, are eligible for membership. Whether you've written a ten-minute play or a full-length musical or opera, the Guild is here for you. While Guild membership is reserved only for theatre writers, theatres, arts organizations, producers, agents, managers, and lawyers can access specific Guild programs by becoming a Magazine/Business Subscriber or an Affiliate.

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College & Graduate Students

Access a hub of resources for student writers—whether you're an undergraduate, graduate, or non-traditional student.

High School Students

Learn more about Guild resources for young dramatists: from teen playwriting classes to young playwright and composer programs.

Theatres & Art Organizations

Becoming a DG Affiliate or Host means gaining free access to DG benefits generally reserved for our members.

Educators

Access our hub of resources for educators—from guides and articles and webinars to lists of more inclusive theatre works for the classroom.

Industry Professionals

Explore Guild services for agents, managers, and lawyers, including information on how to become a business subscriber.

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Portrait of Kristoffer Diaz by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Kristoffer Diaz

Illustration detail of Young Jean Lee

Young Jean Lee

Illustration of Mike Lew

Illustration by Dan Romer

Mike Lew

Portrait of Emily Mann by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Emily Mann by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Emily Mann

Portrait of Lynn Nottage by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Lynn Nottage by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Lynn Nottage

A painterly portrait of a Native woman with her dark hair pulled back into a ponytail

Portrait of Vickie Ramirez by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

Vickie Ramirez

Colorfully painted portrait of a Caucasian man with a white beard and glasses

Portrait of John Weidman by Dan Romer for The Dramatist

John Weidman

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