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The Dramatist

Remembering Stephen Sondheim

Having benefitted as a young writer from the mentorship of Oscar Hammerstein II, Steve made it his life’s mission to pass that gift along. He mentored the careers of scores of writers and artists, including Jonathan Larson, Lin-Manuel Miranda...
The Dramatist

Honoring Micki Grant with Kirsten Childs

When I first met Micki Grant, I had just become a member of the Dramatists Guild Council.  I went up to her excitedly and said, “Ms. Grant, I want you to know that you have been an inspiration of mine.”  She smiled a big bright smile; she was so pleased to hear that.  And any time she introduced me to her friends and colleagues, she...
The Dramatist

Honoring Micki Grant with Charlayne Woodard

Micki Grant once said, “Art is the best and most human form of communication.” In 2012, Micki Grant and I shared a car to a photography shoot [for The Dramatist!] in Brooklyn. Traffic was ridiculous, so it took us well over an hour to reach the studio. Oh, that ride to Brooklyn. Don’t let that demur smile and soft voice...
Advocacy Newsroom

Estate Planning Week 2021: Learn How to Protect Your Work and Plan for the Future!

“Estate planning is especially important for dramatists, who own their own copyrights. Those copyrights will last for life, plus an additional 70 years. Many dramatists have yet to consider what will happen to their work when they are no longer there to protect it. The DG©M is here to help dramatists explore the process of estate and legacy planning.” -Deborah Murad, Executive Director of the DG©M This October, join DG Copyright Management for Estate and Legacy Planning Week. We've...
The Dramatist

Honoring Micki Grant with Kirsten Childs

When I first met Micki Grant, I had just become a member of the Dramatists Guild Council.  I went up to her excitedly and said, “Ms. Grant, I want you to know that you have been an inspiration of mine.”  She smiled a big bright smile; she was so pleased to hear that.  And any time she introduced me to her friends and colleagues, she...
The Dramatist

Honoring Micki Grant with Charlayne Woodard

Micki Grant once said, “Art is the best and most human form of communication.” In 2012, Micki Grant and I shared a car to a photography shoot [for The Dramatist!] in Brooklyn. Traffic was ridiculous, so it took us well over an hour to reach the studio. Oh, that ride to Brooklyn. Don’t let that demur smile and soft voice...
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