News: Career Alerts

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...

Feeling overwhelmed by the options for structuring your theatre writing business? You're not alone. Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll break down the basics of business entity types and help you determine which one is right for you now, and what to consider as you reassess your choice in the future. Join us to demystify the process and make an informed decision about your theatre writing business's future. In this webinar, we’ll cover:...

Join us at The Understudy Bookstore in Chicago on Tuesday, June 18, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm CDT, for a special event featuring playwright Samuel D. Hunter and Dramatists Guild Co-Executive Director Emmanuel Wilson. The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to continue our national advocacy tour, bringing empowering Advocacy Nights to theatre writers across the country. After successful events in Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, we're excited to visit the vibrant...

The Dramatists Guild is excited to announce the continuation of our national advocacy tour, bringing empowering Advocacy Nights to theatre writers across the country. After successful events in Detroit, Pittsburgh, New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia, we're heading to the vibrant creative hub of the San Francisco/Bay Area. As a playwright, composer, lyricist, or librettist, it's essential to know your rights and the resources available to you. Join us for an enlightening evening...

Join GLAAD in this free conversation, and the first of its kind, to discuss transgender and nonbinary representation within theatre writing for playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists, presented with support from The Dramatists Guild of America. Wednesday, March 20 AST: 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST: 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST: 12:00pm - 2:00pm MST: 11:00am - 1:00pm PST: 10:00am -12:00pm AKST: 9:...

Join us for Entrepreneur Day for Theatre Writers on March 25, featuring three invaluable sessions tailored to writers at different stages of their careers. In Session One, gain insights into business and career guidance, including exclusive consultations with skilled lawyers in Business Affairs. Session Two offers a Tax Workshop catering to mid-career and established writers, addressing common tax scenarios and deductions. For early career writers, Session Three provides a...

The Dramatists Guild of America is thrilled to announce that playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. The award will be presented at the Guild’s annual awards ceremony on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Sony Hall (235 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036). The Guild is also proud to welcome Final Draft as a presenting sponsor of the event. Tickets will go on sale in late March. For first access to tickets...

Register now for our virtual spring classes and secure your spot in these transformative workshops led by award-winning instructors. Join us for an exhilarating season of theatrical exploration and artistic empowerment! Our spring classes, starting March 11, offer a diverse range of opportunities for both seasoned playwrights and aspiring writers alike. Explore the power of female voices in musical theater, master the art of crafting compelling one-person shows, or dive into the...

Calling all BIPOC writers (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)  in Philadelphia who are passionate about storytelling through plays, musicals, songs, or operas! Join us for an in-person event on February 26th from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Room 108, First Floor. This event will provide you with the tools you need to thrive in your creative journey while breaking free from exploitative systems. The...

In February, We're Bringing Theatre Writers Together! In February, DG will host five online community gatherings across the country engaging in conversations on the theme of "Advocacy and Career," specifically for theatre writers like you. Share your insights and let us know how the Guild can continue to support and advocate on behalf of your region's theatre writing community!    ...

The Dramatists Guild is thrilled to announce the launch of a new series of Advocacy Nights around the United States. Beginning January 15, these free events will help theatre writers build community while learning about available resources and their rights in process and production. Do you know your rights and what resources are available to you as a playwright, composer, lyricist, or librettist? Join us and be inspired! This in-person event will be your chance to come...

January 1, 2024, is Public Domain Day, the day each year when copyrights expire and new works enter the public domain in the United States. This milestone means these works are now free for all to copy, share, and build upon, offering a treasure trove of cultural and artistic riches.  The "Progress Clause" of the U.S. Constitution established the legal basis for federal copyright law, and it did so to encourage the progress of our society, incentivizing the creation of new works that...