The Dramatist Blog

Prepping for November

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Jenna Chrisphonte

In fulfilling its mission, the Dramatists Guild recognizes that much of the creative work of authorship is undertaken in isolation, so the Guild fosters a sense of union and community among its members in order to enrich, inspire, and empower them to advocate for themselves, for their work, and for each other.

Jun 17, 2020

Copyright Advocacy: Childress v. Taylor

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Cheryl Davis

There’s one thing that a writer learns very very quickly: everybody has an opinion about your work.

Alice Childress

Sep 19, 2020

NEWS: 2020 Doris Duke Artist Awards

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has announced that DG member DAEL ORLANDERSMITH and Michael John Garcés have been awarde

Dael Orlandersmith

Sep 18, 2020

Copyright Advocacy: The Varied Copyrights of Theatre

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David Faux
and Ralph Sevush

IN THE THEATRE INDUSTRY, copyright law protects the contributions of authors, be they playwrights, librettists, composers, or lyricists.

Sep 18, 2020

Ambassador Report: New York City

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Yvette Heyliger

Greetings from New York City!

(Left to right, clockwise) NYC Ambassadors Kathleen Warnock, Yvette Heyliger, and Matthew Sowell; NYC Regional Representative Winter Miller.

Sep 18, 2020

Ambassador Report: South Florida

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Arianna Rose

Although the pandemic has brought a halt to live theatre, many theatres and programs in South Florida continue the wonderful work they do supporting Florida dramatists, now in virtual platforms.

2019-2021 Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs Playwright Development Program

Sep 17, 2020

Ambassador Report: Central Pennsylvania

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Cindy Dlugolecki

COVID-19 hit Playwrights Alliance of Pennsylvania (PAPA), a group of playwrights supporting and critiquing one another in central PA for over ten years, quite personally.

Sep 16, 2020

Copyright Advocacy: The WGA Script Registry Is No Substitute For Copyright Registration by Larry Zerner

The WGA Script Registry is costing writers’ money and is acting as a detriment, not an asset, to writers.

Sep 16, 2020

NEWS: Jeff Awards Announces 2020 Equity Nominees, Non-Equity Nominees & Recipients

The Jeff Awards have been presented annually since 1968 to honor achievement in Chicago theatre, with the organization adding a Non-Equity Wing to their awards in 1973.

Sep 15, 2020

Ambassador Report: Queens, NY

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Kathleen Warnock

Queens is New York City’s largest borough and its most diverse (some 167 languages and counting are spoken here). It’s home to many playwrights, theatres, and developmental opportunities for dramatists.

Natasha Hakata and Kelechi Ezie in the APAC production of Charly Evon-Simpson’s Jump. Photo by Michael Dekker.

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