We champion the role of the playwright in the creation of vibrant Canadian Theatre.
Playwrights Guild of Canada
About Us
Playwrights Guild of Canada
From our modest beginnings in 1972, a time when “Canadian theatre” was in its infancy to our current position as our nation’s most recognized organization serving the business, community and advocacy needs of Canadian playwrights, our focus has remained the same: to enhance the lives of playwrights so that they can tell their stories.
Playwright of the Month
Each month we interview member playwrights to share their work, stories and inspiration with the community.
LATEST NEWS
From PGC
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Member Play featured in Audio Anthology
Rick Butts’ one-act play Happy Birthday Dear Maggie will appear in season 3 of Loved Ones, an anthology of audio…
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Member Written Play a Finalist for a LAMBDA Award
Sarah Waisvisz’s two-act play Heartlines: A Love Story, published in November 2025 by Vancouver’s Talonbooks, has been shortlisted for a…
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2026 World Theatre Day Message
What are we celebrating when we celebrate World Theatre Day? Perhaps it’s this ancient art form that has transformed over…
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Member Wins Prize in Play Competition
Ron Davies’ 10-minute play The Force of Attraction has won second prize in the 2026 US national Science Play Competition…
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Canadian Play Outlet
Featuring over 2000 plays by Canadian playwrights, the CPO offers a carefully designed and unique browsing experience keeping in mind passionate theatre lovers, theatre professionals, students, emerging playwrights, and those who are new to this vastly diverse and imaginative world of Canadian plays. Our collection keeps growing and showcasing new plays, both published and unpublished.
