The Summer 2024 edition of The Dramatist celebrates the 2023-2024 theatre season and world premiere productions throughout the country — and dives deep into what it means to create new plays.

The Spring 2024 edition of The Dramatist explores the topic of mentorship through conversations between Jeanine Tesori & Paula Vogel and Roger Q. Mason & Steven Dietz.

New Design! New Editor!

Welcome to the Season in Review! It can take years before a new work takes flight, which is why we’ve dedicated this seasonal edition honoring the long migration from page to stage.

The Art and Activism of The Dramatist includes a roundtable with Lynn Nottage, Erika Dickerson-Despenza, and Lisa Kron on theatre, activism, and the influence of playwright Lorraine Hansberry on their work; a roundup from Carolyn Gage, Pearl Cleage, Robert Schenkkan, and Keelay Gipson about the intersection of activism and art, and “A Secular Prayer for the Artist’s Radical Rest” from ayla xuan chi sullivan.

The Translations and Adaptations issue of The Dramatist includes a round-up on adaptations featuring Lee Cataluna, Kate Hamill, Mindi Dickstein, Tim J. Lord, Matthew Spangler, and Jeffrey Hatcher; answers to eight common questions about adaptations from our Business Affairs team; and a roundtable on translations with Migdalia Cruz, Jeremy Tiang, and Jessica Lit, moderated by Caridad Svich.

The Legacy Issue of The Dramatist celebrates the life and work of Adrienne Kennedy, William S. Yellow Robe, Jr., Bridgette Wimberly, and other remarkable dramatists. Also in this issue, Todd London introduces the Legacy Playwrights Initiative, Caitlin Saylor Stephens answers “Ten Questions” and Lynn Nottage explains “Why I Joined the Guild.”

The first of its kind, Young Dramatists 2023 Edition 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.