It all starts with the writer. It is their contribution that excites, inspires, and helps us to experience the world in new ways. And we are all aware that attending theatre is an integral part of how writers learn their craft and grow as artists. Playwrights Welcome is a program created to support and inspire these writers, while also encouraging theaters nationwide to do the same.

Playwrights Welcome offers available tickets to professional playwrights on the day of a performance, free of charge. These are tickets that would otherwise go unsold; we believe that no theater should give away a ticket that could be sold.

Developed for the Dramatists Guild of America members, Playwrights Welcome is a free national ticketing initiative created and administered by Concord Theatricals, along with Dramatists Play ServiceDramatic PublishingMusic Theatre InternationalPlayscripts, and Rodgers and Hammerstein.

This program was created from a desire to support the artistic health of our industry’s writers, and by extension, the vibrancy of the American theatre.

Any tickets that would otherwise go unsold are eligible. If you’re interested in seeing a show at one of the theatres, simply show up at their box office before curtain and ask if they have any Playwrights Welcome tickets available. If they do, you will need to present your physical or digital Dramatists Guild membership card, as well as your ID.

 

 

Writers

 

If you would like to take advantage of the Playwrights Welcome program via one of the below theatres, we encourage you to reach out directly to them to see if they are currently offering the program. 

 

If you find that a particular theatre on this list is not honoring Playwrights Welcome requests at this time, please be in touch with questions@dramatistsguild.com.

Update on DG Member Cards: We are working to fabricate and ship new member cards to active DG Members. You may use your old DG Member Card (the black version only) but you can also use our new DG Virtual Membership Card. You must sign into your account to pull up the card. You can find the link to your DG Virtual Membership Card in the Account Menu or use the link below.

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Check if your local theater offers Playwrights Welcome.  New theaters are being added on a regular basis, so be sure to check back every so often.

Call the box office to confirm their Playwrights Welcome policies. Every box office works differently, and some theaters may have specific reservation processes for Playwrights Welcome tickets. Call ahead to confirm these ticketing policies.

Pick up your tickets. If Playwrights Welcome tickets are available, you will need to present your Dramatists Guild membership card, as well as your id when you arrive at the theater. Then, enjoy! If you do not have your member card, request a Member Verification letter here.

Promote Playwrights Welcome in your community. Spread the word about Playwrights Welcome to your fellow playwrights and local theaters. Your Dramatists Guild representatives are also great resources.

 

 

Theatres

If your theatre is interested in becoming a part of Playwrights Welcome, please visit the Concord Theatricals website to learn more.