Dramatists Guild Foundation

Alivia Quattrocki and Aaron Pierce Will Lead BEND TOWARD THE LIGHT Reading
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 16, 2025

Following a successful table reading at NYU Tisch in 2024, writers Sarah Slipp and Bryce Palmer will present the latest iteration of Bend Toward the Light in a reading at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Music Hall on Thursday, February 22 at 5pm. This reading comes just before the musical's next major step: the Syracuse New Works, New Voices Festival in April.

Roger Q. Mason's CALIFAS TRILOGY is Coming to Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Roger Q. Mason will have their Califas Trilogy produced by Outside In Theatre and Skylight Theatre Company in association with Roots & Wings Project in Los Angeles this spring and summer. Learn more!

Permafrost Theatre Collective To Kick Off Signature Icebreaker Playreading Series With The Z.U.M.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Permafrost Theatre Collective has announced The Z.U.M. by Jaden Alvaro Gines as the first performance of their 2025 Icebreaker Series, an ongoing slate of programming dedicated to presenting and nurturing new works.

HOUSE ON FIRE Debut Recording Out Now; Concert Set for February at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Precious Days Records has released the debut recording of Gretchen Cryer and Gracie Hyland’s new musical HOUSE ON FIRE in streaming and digital formats. Learn more about the album and the upcoming concert presentation.

Roger Q. Mason's THE PRIDE OF LIONS To Receive Reading At The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of their play THE PRIDE OF LIONS, directed by legendary intimacy coordinator Ann James with dramaturgy by Gaven Trinidad, at The Tank.

BE MY BABY Holds First Developmental Presentation at Dramatists Guild Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

'Be My Baby', written and performed by Vincent Cinque and directed by Felicia Lobo, had its first public developmental presentation at the Dramatists Guild Foundation this week after 2.5 years of development.

New Musical HOUSE ON FIRE Recording To Be Released This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

Precious Days Records will release the debut recording of Gretchen Cryer and Gracie Hyland's new musical HOUSE ON FIRE in streaming and digital formats on Friday, January 31.

Industry Pro Newsletter: New Tony Eligibility Rulings, the NEA Announces Nearly $40 Million in Grants
by Alex Freeman - Jan 21, 2025

From national funding initiatives and emerging talent showcases to leadership changes and awards season updates, the industry demonstrates its capacity to adapt and inspire. Regional and international efforts underline the importance of community support, whether through wildfire relief in California or advocating for arts funding in Bristol. With new venues, leadership appointments, and cultural projects on the horizon, this week’s newsletter celebrates the power of the performing arts to drive innovation and foster connection across diverse audiences.

Entertainment Community Fund and Dramatists Guild Foundation Offer Financial Assistance Following California Wildfires
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

In the wake of the wildfires across southern California, the Entertainment Community Fund and the Dramatists Guild Foundation are offering relief options. Learn more here.

Theatre Now Hosts Master Class With Janine McGuire And Arri Lawton Simon This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2025

Theatre Now's next Industry Night will be held on Monday, January 27th at 6:30pm, featuring a Master Class with award-winning writing team Janine McGuire and Arri Lawton Simon (The Bubble).

BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025

New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.

HOUSE ON FIRE Record Release Show to Take Place at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2025

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present Gretchen Cryer and Gracie Hyland’s House On Fire, a record release show for the new musical. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present BARS, OR HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop's 2024/25 season will continue with an exciting new play reading of BARS, OR HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE by Germaine Shames. Learn how to attend.

Dramatists Guild Foundation Names Gloria Oladipo As 2024 Thom Thomas Award Winner
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Gloria Oladipo as the recipient of the 2024 Thom Thomas Award, given annually to an alumnus of the DGF Fellows program who demonstrates great artistic skill. Learn more about Oladipo!

Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th

LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2024

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!

3RD ANNUAL BLACK MOTHERHOOD AND PARENTING NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Streams New Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Blackboard Plays and the Parent Artist Advocacy League will partner to uplift the stories of Black families for the 3rd Annual Black Motherhood and Parenting New Play Festival.

THE LESSON Comes to Ars Nova Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.

United Hospital Fund Releases Free Guide for Dramatists and on Finding Affordable Health Coverage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

United Hospital Fund, with grant support from Venturous Theater Fund, has released Risky Business: A Guide for Dramatists (and Other Theater Workers) on Finding Affordable Health Coverage and Care,.

Page 73 Announces Semifinalists For Playwrighting Fellowship
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2024

Page 73 has announced 13 semifinalists for the 2025 Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship. Now in its 22nd year, the Page 73 Playwriting Fellowship is the company's most prestigious award.