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Trans Student Actor Unjustly Barred from School Musical Inspires Nationwide Advocacy

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) proudly bestowed The 2024 Defender Award upon Philip, Amy, and Max Hightower of Sherman, Texas, at the Dramatists Guild Awards Night held at Sony Hall in New York City. The DLDF is privileged to honor the Hightower Family with this prestigious award. Their unwavering commitment to inclusivity and equality has left an indelible mark on the Sherman School...
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Dramatic Changes: A DLDF Toolkit for Producing Shows on Contemporary College Campuses

The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) is pleased to introduce their new toolkit, Dramatic Changes: A Guide to Producing Live Stage Works on College Campuses in the 21st Century! What does the notion of a safe space mean and whom does it serve? How can you resolve potential conflicts between safe spaces and creative/academic freedom? This toolkit explores how students and educators can work to resolve tensions between the importance of free expression and...
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WATCH NOW: Banned Together 2020

New videos from Banned Together 2020 are now available to view via the Dramatists Guild website.   This series of events, presented by The Dramatists Guild Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) in partnership  with The Dramatists Guild Political Engagement Initiative, included two online panel discussions highlighting BIPOC writers who have previously...