Join the Guild's Education Committee November 9–13 for Stage Directions Week, exploring how the words beyond the dialogue shape storytelling, spark collaboration, and bring a playwright’s vision to life. Links to register for the events of Stage Directions Week can be found in our bio!

Here's what's happening at the Guild this November—we'd love to see you at one of our events! Link in bio for more details 🦃

Dust off those cobwebs this Halloween, and hunker down with these spooky writing prompts👻 🎃 #happyhalloween

Got a business of theatre question? Our staff attorneys can probably answer that. Members of all levels have access to business advice through the BA Help Desk's ticketing portal. Take advantage of one of our most well-loved member benefits today!

The Guild is thrilled to unveil our first ever comprehensive resource on AI! Rights and Resources for Dramatists in the Age of AI is an online guide is formatted as a webpage to make it easy for you to find the specific information you need. Peruse the guide today at the link in our bio!

Western Region Guild members—join us tonight for Community Conversations! This will serve as a space to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Link in bio to register!

Southern Region Guild members—join us tonight for Community Conversations! This will serve as a space to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Link in bio to register!

Northeast Region Guild members—join us tonight for Community Conversations! This will serve as a space to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Link in bio to register!

Southern California Region Guild members—join us tonight for Community Conversations! This will serve as a space to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Link in bio to register!

Trying to find the motivation to write? Drop into one of our National Silent Writing sessions! These sessions are available to members and non-members across the country. Register for a session now at the link in our bio!

Central Region Guild members—join us tonight for Community Conversations! This will serve as a space to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Link in bio to register!

Brendan Conheady unpacks the things that every dramatist should know about licensing their work—read the full article now at the link in our bio.

Don't miss Community Conversations next week! This is an opportunity to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources like development opportunities, grant programs, and tips for effective marketing. Link in bio to register!

I had the pleasure of visiting the @dramatistsguild.bsky.social and meeting with President Amanda Green, Treasurer and DLDF Committee Chair Christine Toy Johnson, Publishing & Licensing Committee Chair Sam Hunter, and DG staff led by Managing Director of Membership and Outreach Tari Stratton and

If you previously registered for our Rethinking Stage Directions event for tomorrow, please note that the VENUE HAS BEEN CHANGED. The event will now take place at Ripley-Grier Studios (520 8th Ave). Registered participants should receive an email shortly with the change.

Join us next week for the Gulf Coast Theatre Writers Circle—a writing group for those interested in helping to workshop and cultivate new works! More event details and registration can be found at the link in our bio.

We have two new ticket offers available for members in Chicago and New Jersey! You can find more information and claim these offers at the link in our bio 🎟️

Have you registered for next week's Attorneys Backstage yet? Don't miss out on all things AI and copyright—claim your spot now at the link in our bio!

We know that finding the motivation to write can sometimes be challenging. That’s why the Dramatists Guild offers ongoing online silent writing sessions, designed to transform your solitary endeavor into a communal experience. Register for a session now at the link in our bio!

For our Winter 2025 Grief Issue, C.A. Johnson reflected on life after the closure of the Lark Play Development Center. Today, on the fifth anniversary of that closure, we invite you to read her thoughts. The full article is available via the link in our bio.

It was a pleasure to welcome Senator Erik Bottcher to The Dramatists Guild for a conversation about the challenges facing dramatists and the broader theater community in New York. Thank you Senator Bottcher for your time! Photo Credit: Max Guliani, The Office of Senator Erik Bottcher

Here's what's happening at the Guild this October—we'd love to see you at one of our events! Link in bio for more details 🎃

Join us in two weeks as the attorneys pull back the curtain on.... AI and copyright! With the release of the Guild's new AI resource scheduled for the same day, the attorneys will be breaking down everything writers should be aware of in this evolving landscape of AI. Link to register in our bio!

Stage directions are some of the most overlooked—and most frequently ignored—words a playwright writes. So how do we make them impossible to ignore? Join us for an interactive workshop invites dramatists to rethink stage directions, hosted by Stephen Kaplan. Register at the link in bio!

For our Summer 2025 Dramaturg Issue, Deborah Zoe Laufer sat down with dramaturgs Julie Felise Dubiner, Liz Engelman, Gaven Trinidad, Jordan Ealey, and Zachariah Ezer to discuss “what dramaturgs do, who they are, and why we shouldn’t be afraid of them.” Read their roundtable via the link in our bio.

Make the most of your Guild membership by taking advantage of ALL the member-exclusive benefits we have to offer. This month we're highlighting members' access to the Plays in Progress program. Visit the member area on our website to learn more about this and all benefits available to members!

Let us know in the comments what you're hunkering down to work on this fall👇️ 🍁

Don't miss these exclusive ticket offers for members! Available at the link in our bio. 🎟️

The Dramatists Guild mourns the loss of composer/singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik. A multi-faceted artist with a unique perspective, Duncan made a powerful first theatrical statement with his collaboration with fellow Guild member Steven Sater, Spring Awakening.

Our national Community Conversations return the week of October 18-23! Hosted by our Regional Council members and Regional Reps, this is an opportunity to connect with other members in your region, discuss topics relevant to our profession, and share resources. Register now at the link in our bio!