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.
Our Values
PGC is an organization that:
- Is inclusive and representative (geography, diverse backgrounds, age, stage of development, gender and sexual orientation);
- Maintains the standards and practices of the profession;
- Affirms the importance of playwriting as an art;
- Safeguards freedom of expression in Canadian theatres;
- Contributes to the development of the art form;
- Strives to remain relevant within the larger community.
Vision
We champion the role of the playwright in the creation of vibrant Canadian theatre.
Mission
To advance the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights, promote Canadian plays nationally and internationally, and foster an active, evolving community of writers for the stage.
Leadership
Nancy Morgan, Executive Director – execdir@playwrightsguild.ca
Rebecca Burton, Membership & Contracts Manager – membership@playwrightsguild.ca
Sarah Duncan, Program Manager – orders@playwrightsguild.ca
Mindy Doherty Griffiths, Public Relations Manager – marketing@playwrightsguild.ca
Brandon Crone, Program Manager – communications@playwrightsguild.ca
Elysia Persad, Office Administrator and Customer Service Coordinator – office@playwrightsguild.ca
Monique Renaud, Bookkeeper and Communications Support
Board Members
Michelle Kneale, Past President
Chris Tolley, President
Alexandria Haber, Vice President
Wren Brian, Treasurer
Amiel Gladstone, Contracts Committee Chair
Keith Barker
Jamie Bradley
Adrienne Wong
National Forum
Alexandria Haber, Chairperson
Doug Rutherford, Yukon
Jennifer Wynne Webber, BC: Gulf Islands
Dave Deveau, BC: Mainland/Interior
Cathi Winslow, ON: North
Chelsey Fawcett, ON: East
Stephen Near, ON: South
Maggie Sulc, ON: GTA
Wendy Lockman, Saskatchewan
Scott Douglas, Manitoba
Catherine Banks, ATL: NS, NB, PEI
Santiago Guzmán, ATL: NL
Alexis Diamond, Quebec
Louise Casemore, AB: Calgary & area
Katherine Koller, AB: Edmonton & area
Kelley Jo Burke, Women’s Caucus Chair
Advisory Board
Anne Chislett
Rex Deverell
Norm Foster
Joanna Glass
Wendy Lill
Aviva Ravel
Irene Watts
