Supported by the RBC Emerging Artists Project Syncopation on Terauley Street by Trisha Harlan (ON) Set in 1921 in Toronto’s St. John’s Ward, this play follows Lila, a talented Black singer-songwriter, …
Supported by the Dan School of Drama and Music Small Gods, the Musical Book by Makram Ayache (ON), Music by Landon Doak Small Gods the Musical is a coming of …
Supported by Playwrights Canada Press, Scirocco Drama, Alberta Playwrights Network, Manitoba Association of Playwrights, Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre, Playwrights Workshop Montreal, and Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre. The Bidding War by Michael …
Supported by an Anonymous Donor Koan by Damien Atkins (ON) A playwright has a terrible idea: he wants to write a play about trees. His director has a different suggestion: …
Carol Bolt Award With the generous support of multiple organizations Peer Assessment Panelists: Karen Hines (Chair), Philip Akin, and Robert Tsonos Philip Akin is an award-winning cultural leader and has …
Intake for our 2025 Compassion Fund will now open June 15 and close July 15.PGC’s Compassion Fund offers financial assistance for artists who have caregiver responsibilities or are in need …
The Playwrights Guild of Canada is launching a Black Caucus—a dedicated space exclusively for Black-identifying playwrights to connect, collaborate, and build community in Canadian theatre.This initiative is in its early …
Sharing a look into our incredible first LIVE in-person Craft Bites International session, which featured Rose Napoli (Canada) and Tyrfingur Tyrfingsson (Iceland)! A special thank you to the Toronto Reference …
A message from PGC’s Board President, Christopher Tolley This year, World Theatre Day arrives as both a wake-up call and a rallying cry. Powerful forces from elsewhere are growing bolder …
PGC’s writing awards include: Carol Bolt Award Dan School of Drama & Music Musical Award Theatre for Young Audiences Award RBC Emerging Playwright Award Comedy Award Drama Award Read more …
Mindy, our Programs and Tom Hendry Awards Manager, had a great time speaking with students at the Next Generation Showcase this past Sunday! We love getting to introduce the younger …
The Centre des auteurs dramatiques (CEAD) and Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) are pleased to announce the release of SUREFIRE 2025! SureFire is a community-generated list of un- or under-produced …