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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 19h

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 🎃

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

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!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

To honor and celebrate Edward Albee on the tenth anniversary of his passing, we invite you to read these observations offered by Mr. Albee at an October 24, 1985, session of a working group on performing arts at the Budapest Cultural Forum. The full article can be found at the link in our bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Writing is an art that thrives on inspiration, yet it can often feel like a solitary journey. 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!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From our archives, Douglas Post moderates our first and only roundtable on stage directions, from the November/December 2020 edition of The Dramatist, with Kia Corthron, Steven Dietz, Isaac Gomez, and Chisa Hutchinson. Head to the link in our bio to read it in full!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Having trouble registering for an event on our website? Here's a handy how-to! (Also available at the link in our bio)

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join the Guild attorneys next week as they walk through the newly released and revised Model Underlying Rights Agreement. Link to register in bio! In this session, they'll walk you through the contract provision by provision, give you tips for negotiating, and provide insight into the new sections.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're proud to serve as your labor movement—Happy Labor Day, dramatists! #laborday

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📣 Wake up dramatists, the new Model Underlying Rights Agreement just dropped! Link in bio to download. This agreement is for dramatists who are looking to adapt a work protected by copyright into a musical or play.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Guild members, we want to hear from you! You should have been emailed a link to a survey regarding the Dramatist and other Guild publications earlier this week. We ask that you kindly fill this out by September 9.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join us in two weeks as the attorneys pull back the curtain on.... adaptations! Whether you're curious about fair use or how to acquire rights in the first place, we've got you covered. Link to register in our bio—we'll see you backstage.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

For the Autumn 2024 edition of The Dramatist, Jay Adana and Zeniba Now sat down with arts leaders from the National Alliance for Musical Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, the New Music Theatre Project, and the O’Neill/American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern to demystify new musical development.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new Dramatists Guild members! (Please note that this list is up to date as of April 15, 2026. If you joined after this date, you can expect to find your name in a future post.)

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Make the most of your Guild membership by taking advantage of ALL the member benefits we have to offer. This month we're highlighting members' access to the Actors Federal Credit Union. Visit the member area on our website to learn more about this and all benefits available through the Guild!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Emily Mann and Tarell Alvin McCraney, co-directors of the upcoming production of Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”… and the Boys at the Geffen Playhouse, sat down for a “fireside chat” about their process directing this seminal work and their lives as dramatists. Read it at the link in our bio!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In case you missed our Industry Alert regarding the platform Scribd, here's everything you need to know about ensuring your work has not been posted without your consent! We're grateful to know that our alert has helped several members find and remove their work.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Don't forget to register for this Thursday's Attorneys Backstage event! We'll be unpacking all things non-authorial collaboration—link to register in bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Have you leafed through the newest edition of The Dramatist? Find it online or in your mailbox this month! The Summer edition of the quarterly shines a light on the 2025/26 theatrical season, from Broadway and world premiere productions to our very own Dramatists Guild Awards.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Join the Guild attorneys as they revisit the revised Model Collaboration Agreement to augment this month's Attorneys Backstage event all about Non-Authorial Collaborators! This session will feature a walk-through of the contract's provisions as well as time for questions. Link to register in bio!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We have three new ticket offers available for members in New York City and Santa Monica! You can find more information and claim these offers at the link in our bio 🎟️

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Curious about how to navigate relationships with non-authorial collaborators? Join us for this month's Attorneys Backstage where we'll be pulling back the curtain on exactly that. Link in bio to register!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Melissa and Kit to the Plays In Progress mentor faculty! To learn more about this program or get feedback on your play or musical, you can visit the link in our bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Have thoughts, comments, or suggestions regarding this year's End of Play.®? Please consider filling out the quick feedback survey at the link in our bio! Responses due by July 30. We deeply value your input, so thank you in advance! Your responses will be used to inform future programming.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's not too late to sign up for our Attorneys Backstage event this month where our attorneys will be pulling back the curtain on all things theatrical commissions! Link to register in bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

It's not too late to sign up for our Attorneys Backstage event this month where our attorneys will be pulling back the curtain on all things theatrical commissions! Link to register in bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Stephen Sondheim’s “On Writing Theatre Lyrics” is the edited transcript of a talk given by Stephen Sondheim at the 92nd Street Y that first appeared in The Dramatists Guild Quarterly, Autumn 1971, and was later reprinted in the Jul/Aug 2004 edition of The Dramatist. Read it at the link in our bio!

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us at the end of the month to learn all about the financial services and benefits offered exclusively to Dramatists Guild members through the Actors Federal Credit Union! AFCU is a not-for-profit, financial cooperative serving more than 100 organizations in the creative community.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We have a new ticket offer available for members in the New York City area! You can find more information and claim this discount at the link in our bio 🎟️

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Curious about commissions? From adaptations to opera, this month's Attorneys Backstage event is all about theatrical commissions! Link to register in bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Guild office will be closed for Independence Day tomorrow, July 3! Our staff looks forward to serving members again when we reopen on Monday.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Join us for a celebration of all of the hard work you've put in the past month during End of Play.®! Our national Pens Down event will take place Wednesday evening via Zoom. You can find the link to register in our bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Terrence McNally’s “Realizing Ragtime” was originally published in the November/December 2009 edition of The Dramatist. In celebration of Ragtime’s 2026 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, head to the link in our bio to read this special, annotated version of “Realizing Ragtime.”

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy last full week of End of Play.®! Here are the all the events we have lined up for the month to get you across the finish line—register at the link in our bio.

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The Dramatists Guild of America @dramatistsguild.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Have you registered for our Attorneys Backstage event of the month yet? Come learn all about subsidiary rights! Link in bio to register.

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