PGC Events

This is a listing of upcoming events offered by PGC.

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Discussions in Montreal: Contracts, Commissions and Copyright & JUMPING OUT OF THE MONTREAL BOX
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 18:30
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 21:30
Playwrights Workshop Montreal's Studio space 5337 Boul. St-Laurent, #240, Montréal
Playwrights Guild of Canada and Playwrights Workshop Montreal

Playwrights Guild of Canada and Playwrights Workshop Montréal present:

Contracts, Commissions, and Copyright
Discussion with PGC's Executive Director, Robin Sokoloski

Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

JUMPING OUT OF THE MONTREAL BOX: Breaking into the Canadian and Global
Network
Panel discussion: Maureen LaBonté and Robin Sokoloski and Emma Tibaldo
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm

This panel will focus on how self-producing playwrights can break out of the
local Montreal and Fringe markets and take advantage of development,
production and networking opportunities across Canada and the globe.

Hope to see you there!

RSVP: robin@playwrightsguild.ca

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PLAYWRITING 101 WITH MARJORIE CHAN
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 10:00
Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 14:00
Playwrights Guild of Canada, 215 Spadina Ave, Suite 210, Toronto ON
PGC

PLAYWRITING 101 (FOR GRADES 7-12) WITH MARJORIE CHAN

Participants will jump in with warm-ups, physical improvisation and group writing designed to
spark the writing process. Learn the difference between writing for a dramatic form instead of for
print. Expect to move around, write quickly and leave with ideas and inspiration! This workshop
is for new writers, or writers new to theatre. Participants should wear comfortable clothing,
bring their own notebooks and be ready to play.

REGISTRATION IS FREE! DOWNLOAD YOUR APPLICATION BELOW!

* Bring a notebook/paper and pens (no laptops) * Wear comfortable clothing

About Marjorie Chan

Marjorie Chan is an award-winning playwright and performer based in Toronto, who is passionate about creating art with andfor youth. Her works have been performed in Canada, the U.S., Russia, and Hong Kong. She often mentors writers through such organizations as PEN Canada, Cahoots Theatre Company, Diaspora Dialogues, Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Playwrights’ Guild of Canada, and Nightwood Theatre. As a facilitator and mentor, she has taught in elementary, high school, and university environments here in Canada, Hong Kong as well as in New
York. Marjorie also runs Crossing Gibraltar, an outreach, training and performance program for refugee and newcomer youth, forwhich she was recently nominated for the Canadian Citizenship Award.

For more information contact Robin, robin@playwrightsguild.ca or call 416-703-0201

 

 

application/pdf iconPlaywriting101 Registration Form.pdf