Supporting, advocating and sustaining playwrights for over 50 years. Theater Begins Here.
Minneapolis, MN USA
Joined September 2009
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We Are Hiring!
We have two positions available at the Center for the artistic department.
For more info: pwcenter.org/apply-audition/
Watch "Mortals" in the comfort of your own home! Online readings are recorded, edited, and made available to view for one week. The video will be available to view at any time during the week from May 26–June 1.
Sign up here: pwcenter.org/event/watch-onl…
"Mortals" asks if communities can still exist without their secrets, if the marvels of mycology are all they’re cracked up to be, and if it’s possible to reimagine death itself.
Reserve tickets here: pwcenter.org/event/mortals/2…
"Mortals" asks if communities can still exist without their secrets, if the marvels of mycology are all they’re cracked up to be, and if it’s possible to reimagine death itself.
Reserve tickets here: pwcenter.org/event/mortals/2…
At the Center, we get to hear dozens of inspiring stories about what we mean to our community and our field. Now we want to collect those stories in one place. If you're willing to tell us yours.
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We are thrilled to announce our 2025-27 cohort of Jerome and Many Voices Fellows! Please join us in welcoming these incredible artists in the comments.
Learn more by reading the full announcement on our website. pwcenter.org/announcing-our-…
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👻✍️ WRITING MONSTERS is ALIVE!
Queer horror. Virtual theatre. Pay-What-You-Can magic.
4 chilling new plays from the @pwcenter intensive taught by C. Meaker—featuring spells, screams, and survival.
🎟️ Details + RSVP:
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#WritingMonsters #QueerTheatre #VirtualReadings #HorrorPlay
Stream "The Violet Sisters" starting Apr. 21st. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Pam comes home to Brooklyn to attend her father’s funeral. When she arrives, she is greeted by an angry sister, a dilapidated house, and a harrowing, inescapable past.
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Join us Monday, April 7 & Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. for Gina Femia's THE VIOLET SISTERS.
All tickets to our public readings are free. Reserve your spot now! pwcenter.org/event/the-viole…
Join us Monday, April 7 & Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 p.m. for Gina Femia's THE VIOLET SISTERS.
All tickets to our public readings are free. Reserve your spot now! pwcenter.org/event/the-viole…
Dive into TYA with Tim J. Lord!
Students are encouraged to write with the same creativity and openness they had while playing make-believe as children, focusing on creating theater for young audiences (TYA) and families.
Sign up: pwcenter.org/event/online-wr…
Sign up to stream Chloé Hung's ALIEN OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY. Available to watch online for one week March 3-9.
Sign up today: pwcenter.org/pwc-events/
Our community is standing together to resist the new "guidelines" coming from the NEA. And yes, that was Robert and Nicole you heard on MPR News! Thanks to Alex V. Cipolle for her important coverage of local arts orgs, and huge thanks to everyone.
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Join us February 21 at 7:00 p.m. for SEVAN's HOW TO WATCH AN IMMIGRANT HAVE A RACIAL NERVOUS BREAKDOWN.
Reserve your spot: pwcenter.org/event/how-to-wa…
Yesterday, Playwrights’ Center received word from the NEA that it is “updating its guidelines” in response to “recent directives." This officially threatens our funding, and we need your help today. Click here for more details. Thank you!
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DEADLINE REMINDER: Core Apprentice applications are due next week on February 6, 2025.
Application questions may be addressed to Professional Resources and Education Associate Emma Busch at [email protected]
pwcenter.org/programs/core-a…
Playwrights’ Center is pleased to share that the NEA has approved us to receive a 2025 Grants for Arts Projects award of $35,000. Great news to kick off a new year of supporting living playwrights and new plays! @NEAarts
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Hear from Venturous Playwright Fellow L M Feldman about their Venturous play ANOTHER KIND OF SILENCE, how being a circus artist plays a role in their writing, where they like to write and so much more!
Read the full interview: pwcenter.org/get-to-know-ven…
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The Core Writer application deadline is now due January 30, 2025.
For more info: pwcenter.org/programs/core-w…
Our Professional Resources & Education team has a new Facebook page!
They’re posting news about open member readings, classes, writing prompts, and other opportunities to connect with your fellow playwrights.
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Dialogue goes beyond a conversation between characters. It is an essential way to strengthen character development, keep the plot moving forward, and establish the world of the play.
Tuesdays, January 28 – March 4
Register: pwcenter.org/event/online-cl…
This writing workshop is geared toward generating, sharing, and revising immersive/interactive scripts. Drew Paryzer is excited to help students discover different techniques for designing a play wrapped around an audience.
Sign up here! pwcenter.org/event/online-wr…
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