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Sky Gilbert

Sky Gilbert leads workshop: Approaches to Playwriting for Adults (4th Line Theatre). January 29, 2011. REGISTER TODAY

Kevin Klassen

Kevin Klassen reads from his play "Aftertaste" at the Winnipeg Fringe Retro Reading Series Dec 13, 2011. Happy 25th Anniversary to...

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 		New Awards for Playwrights

PGC partners with Stage West Restaurants to launch two new awards for playwrights. A prize of $5000 will be awarded in the Best New Comedy and Best New Musical categories. 

 		Anusree Roy Wins 2011 Carol Bolt Award

Playwright Anusree Roy announced as winner of the 2011 Carol Bolt Award for Playwrights for her play Brothel #9.