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Playwrights Guild of Canada champions the role of the playwright in the creation of vibrant Canadian theatre.

Advocating, Supporting, Promoting since 1972

Featured Playwrights

Andrew Moodie

Andrew talks about interviewing playwrights for the Playwrights Legends Library Project, how acting and playwriting intersect, and his love for...

Anne-Marie Woods

Anne-Marie talks about winning the BBPA Excellence in Entertainment award and her British-Nova Scotian-West Indian heritage.


May 21	PGC's Q&A with Anne-Marie Woods
May 15	Playwrights Guild of Canada and Theatre Museum Canada announce the Playwrights Legends Library Project
May 6	PGC's Q&A with Andrew Moodie
May 1	Acclaimed American playwright David Henry Hwang to give keynote speech at PGC conference on June 1
Apr 29	CanRevue 2013 GTA

Use of PGC/PACT contracts for professional productions;
Advice on issues including: negotiating contracts, artists' rights and copyright;
Member newsletter including lists of opportunities for playwrights;
Access to the Canada Council Readings Program;
And more.

2013 Tom Hendry Awards - Applications Now Open!

Carol Bolt Award for Playwrights

Post-Secondary Playwrighting Competition

Stage West Pechet Family Comedy Award

Stage West Pechet Family Musical Award

Registration now open for PGC's Conference!

"Theatre of Disapproval"

June 1 & 2

Professional Contract Assistance

If you're a member of PGC and have questions concerning your professional contract, we are here to help.

Don't sign a contract until you have all the answers....