News: Career Alerts

From The Dramatists of America The Dramatists Guild of America wholeheartedly supports the Writers Guild in its strike to preserve the livelihoods of its 11,000+ members who are facing dire economic circumstances due to changes in their industry. In doing so, we reaffirm and celebrate the right of WGA writers and all workers to negotiate for equitable pay and better working conditions. Unlike screenwriters, however, theatre writers don’t share the same...

The Dramatists Guild of America has co-signed the following Authors Guild letter to the United States Congress, seeking legislative amendments to labor and antitrust laws that would enable freelance professional creators (including playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists) to negotiate collectively. Dear Majority Leader Schumer, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker McCarthy, and Minority Leader Jeffries: We, the undersigned, are professional freelance...

This Copyright Advocacy Week, it's time to get all of your copyright questions answered! Join us for a special DG Copyright Registration webinar on April 25, and sign up to participate in our one-on-one copyright clinics on April 27.     Copyright Registration 101: Learn How to Register Your Work with the U.S. Copyright Office!   Tuesday, April 25   ADT: 3pm...

 The Young Dramatist Issue: A Guide to Help Aspiring Writers Become Professional Artists The Young Dramatists Issue of The Dramatist magazine serves as a primer on the business of writing for the theatre. It is the first and only magazine of its kind, geared towards informing and empowering young theatre writers. No matter your age, you're never too young to view yourself as a professional playwright, composer, lyricist, or librettist.  As DG Co-Executive...

It's tax season! We know that taxes can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for freelancers like writers. Elaine Grogan Luttrull (founder of Minerva Financial Arts) will lead two free, online tax workshops, one for early career theatre writers and one for mid-career/established writers. Wherever you are in your career, you'll be empowered with the knowledge to plan, prepare, and file your taxes!   Taxes for Early Career Writers - An Online Workshop ...

The Dramatists Guild of America invites all theatre writers to participate in its first ever wide-ranging study examining the overall experience of what it means to be a professional theatre writer in the United States. This study will gather information from all theatre writers on what they are getting paid for their work in the industry, and the sources from which theatre...

We are pleased to welcome composer/lyricist Helen Park, playwright Rajiv Joseph, and playwright Samuel D. Hunter to the Dramatists Guild Council! We are also excited to welcome playwright Andrew Creech (representing the Western Region) and playwright Diana Burbano (representing Southern California and Hawaii). The Guild is governed by a board of directors (Council)...

The Dramatists Guild of America is the national, professional membership trade association of theatre writers including playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists. The Guild was established for the purpose of aiding dramatists in protecting both the artistic and economic integrity of their work.  In our 2022 Year in Review, we look back upon the past year's advocacy initiatives, legislative updates, institutional partnerships, DG statements,...

Discover strategies for how to successfully navigate the financial challenges of being a theatre writer!  The Money issue of The Dramatist magazine is available to read online for free now through Tax Day (April 18, 2023).  Read the money issue Guest...

Join us for two DG events at the Colorado New Play Summit!   How to Advocate for Yourself as a Writer with Tari Stratton Thursday, February 23 MST: 7pm-9:30pm Register Plaza M204 on Auraria Campus MSU...

The Guild is excited to share three new DG member benefits for playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists! Scroll down to discover fantastic savings and take advantage of your benefits today. Constant Contact DG members are now entitled to 20%-40% discounts off subscriptions to Constant Contact Email and Digital Marketing Services. You are also eligible for an additional 30% off for the first three months of any new account activation.  ...

General registration is now open for DGI Spring 2023! New online classes begin March 6. The Dramatists Guild Institute offers continuing online education for playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists, theatre educators, and theatremakers. Our faculty of working professionals will help you discover new voices, new writing techniques, and generate new pages for the next draft of your play or musical.  Whether you're looking to develop a one-person show, hoping to adapt...