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When you become a PGC member, you get an entire team behind you that works with and for you to support, promote and protect both you and your dramatic works. Let us take care of the business-side of playwriting for you, so that you can focus on the writing. Learn about the benefits below and join our growing community.
Full Membership
Features
Eligibility
PGC’s full membership is open to individuals who fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
- You have written, collectively written, adapted, or translated a play, musical book, or libretto that was produced by a professional theatre, or by a company or festival that receives funding from a municipal, provincial, territorial, or national arts-funding body for a full-length run.
OR
- You have written, collectively written, adapted, or translated a play, musical book, or libretto for which the work’s production met all of the following criteria:
- the decision to present the work was made by a jury of professional peers or an artistic director;
- the play was presented for a minimum of six performances;
- the production was open to the public, tickets were sold, and the playwright was paid (shares are an acceptable form of payment).
Student Membership
- Use of PGC independent contracts;
- Access to PGC/PACT contracts and information;
- Receipt of CanScene, PGC’s monthly membership newsletter, which includes important news for playwrights, such as calls for submissions, residencies, workshops, and other opportunities;
- Promotion of your work through the CPO, PGC’s social media channels, and publications;
- Access to professional development opportunities, including workshops and webinars and other events;
- Eligible for the Tom Hendry Awards;
- Information on all PGC events.
If you’re currently attending an academic institution, you can become a student member of PGC.
Supporting Membership
- Use of PGC independent contracts;
- Access to PGC/PACT contracts and information;
- Receipt of CanScene, PGC’s monthly membership newsletter, which includes important news for playwrights, such as calls for submissions, residencies, workshops, and other opportunities;
- Promotion of your work through the CPO, PGC’s social media channels, and publications;
- Access to professional development opportunities, including workshops and webinars and other events;
- Eligible for the Tom Hendry Awards;
- Information on all PGC events.
This membership package is designed for individuals who do not qualify for full membership.
Estate Membership
- Use of PGC/PACT negotiated contracts;
- Use of PGC independent contracts;
- Access to PGC/PACT contracts and information;
- Receipt of CanScene, PGC’s monthly membership newsletter, which includes important news for playwrights, such as calls for submissions, residencies, workshops, and other opportunities;
- A member profile on the PGC website;
- Promotion and distribution of plays, sold through our onlien bookstore, the Canadian Play Outlet (CPO);
- Administration of amateur production rights, if desired;
- Promotion of your work through the CPO, PGC’s social media channels, and publications;
- Access to professional development opportunities, including workshops and webinars and other events;
- Information on all PGC events.
Estate membership offers an amalgamation of supporting and full membership services at a reduced cost to help keep the legacy of deceased playwrights alive.
Other
- If you are part of a grandfathered category not listed here, ensure you use the “Other” button in the payment section. Please note that HST will be automatically added to the base amount;
- If you have questions, or need assistance or accomodations, please contact Rebecca Burton, Membership and Contracts Manager, membership@playwrightsguild.ca;
- New members always welcome;
New members, please ensure you complete two steps. 1. payment (below) and 2. intake information form https//playwrightsguild.ca/about/membership/new-membership-application/ (cut & paste).
Pay Online
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay for my membership?
You may pay by credit card (online or call 416-703-0201) , electronic fund transfer (EFT) by emailing membership[at]playwrightsguild[dot]ca, or cheque mailed to Box 60022 Queen Beverley PO, Toronto, ON M5V 0C5.
Indigenous peoples do not pay GST/HST on their membership dues. Contact the office to arrange an exemption.
How long is my membership term?
Membership covers a one-year (365 day) period, starting from the time of activation.
