Say hello to Marty Chan — our featured playwright this May! 👋🤩
He's shaking things up with a video interview (yes, our first one!). Don't miss it → pgc.medium.com
Theatre is a human endeavour — and we're committed to ensuring it stays that way. 🎭
That's why we're proud to spotlight PGC member Dan Bray, a playwright and graphic designer offering Pay-What-You-Can design services for members seeking original promotional artwork for their title(s) on the Canadian Play Outlet! No generative AI. No stolen work. No environmental cost.
With nearly 10 years of theatre-based design experience, Dan understands what it takes to make your play stand out on platforms like the CPO — and he wants to help you get there without breaking the bank.
Interested? Check out Dan's website by following the link in bio at @brayowulf to get started!
A huge thank you to Dan for dreaming up this wonderful initiative. This is exactly the kind of community spirit that makes Canadian theatre so special. 💙
🚨IMPORTANT UPDATE🚨
From now on, member events, news, and opportunities featured on our website and social media will be community-driven. Due to PGC's small team and limited capacity to find and curate content for our 900+ members, we’re empowering our community to take the lead. Whether it’s an upcoming event, an exciting announcement, or a unique opportunity, your contributions will help keep our community informed, connected, and inspired.
Submit your listings through our easy-to-use submission forms on our website, and once reviewed & approved, they’ll be featured for all to see!
Together, we’re building a space that truly reflects the vibrant voices of our community. 💙
👉 Start sharing today at www.playwrightsguild.ca
Please note that PGC & CPO offices will be closed on Victoria Day (May 18). Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, May 19.
Wishing you all a wonderful long weekend! 🌷
🌟ON STAGE NOW🌟
Maya and Roan by Lawrie Carruthers is a fun, fast-paced romantic comedy.
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A young couple’s wedding night spins out of control when buried secrets start flying and feuding parents crash the party.
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📅 May 13 - 17, 2026
📍 Red Sandcastle Theatre (Toronto, ON)
The first two shows are sold-out, so you'll want to snag your tickets before it's too late!
Follow the link in bio at @redsandcastletheatre to get your tickets now.
LAST WEEK TO APPLY🚨
Applications for the 26/27 season of our Craft Bites International series are NOW OPEN!! 🥳
Craft Bites International pairs Canadian playwrights with international playwrights selected by our presenting partners — creating space to discuss craft, share and promote your work, and explore new drafts or revisit old ones.
This program is open to all PGC members. The application form will be available on the Member Dashboard until May 15, 2026.
Learn more by following the link in our bio!
🌟UPCOMING PLAYCONNECT🌟
We're thrilled to support PARC - Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre through our PlayConnect program to help present ‘In Their Own Words’ at their 2026 Playwrights’ Retreat!
This FREE event features the playwriting cohort sharing the fruits of their labour from the intense writing, reflection, and dramaturgical conversations they've been practising over the course of the annual retreat.
📅 May 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00pm
📍Motyer Fancy Theatre (Mount Allison University)
💻 This event will also be livestreamed via PARC’s Facebook!
Readings by:
Marie Beath Badian* (ON), Dan Bray* (NS), Samaqani Cocahq-Natalie Sappier* (NB), Brynn Cutcliffe* (PEI), Cole Hayley* (NL), Lindsay Kyte* (NS), Lydia Makaga (NL), Jena McLean* (NB), GaRRy Williams* (NS), and Kris Williams (PEI). *PGC Members
Don't miss this unforgettable evening of theatre, featuring excerpts of nine incredible new works-in-progress!
Intake for our 2026 Compassion Fund is now open! 🫂
This program offers financial assistance to member playwrights who are caregivers or receive caregiving in order to assist them in their writing work.
The deadline to submit your application is May 31, 2026.
The guidelines and applications form are located on the Member Dashboard. (Link in bio)
🚨ATTENTION PGC MEMBERS🚨
Intake for our 2026 Compassion Fund will be open from May 1 - 31, 2026.
This program offers financial assistance to member playwrights who are caregivers or receive caregiving in order to assist them in their writing work.
The guidelines and applications form are located in the Member Dashboard: https://playwrightsguild.ca/membership-dashboard/
🚨PGC OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨
Applications for the 26/27 season of our Craft Bites International series open May 1!
Craft Bites International pairs Canadian playwrights with international playwrights selected by our presenting partners — creating space to discuss craft, share and promote your work, and explore new drafts or revisit old ones.
This program is open to all PGC members. The application form will be available on the Member Dashboard from May 1–15, 2026.
Learn more by following the link in our bio!
✨TONIGHT✨
Join us for Playwright Reading Feature: The Yukon Edition! 🤩
📆 TONIGHT (April 24, 2026)
⏰ 8:00pm
📍 The Old Firehall (Whitehorse, YT)
Come for an evening of play readings featuring Yukon playwrights Patti Flather, Doug Rutherford, and Colin Wolf, who'll be presenting excerpts from their dramatic work. The readings will be followed by a moderated Q & A by fellow Yukon playwright Leonard Linklater and some networking time.
This event is free and open to the public, however registration is requested due to venue capacity.
Secure your spot by following the 'Upcoming Events' tab in our linktree.
It's sure to be a fantastic evening of artistic sharing and discussion, so be sure to come on down if you're able! 💙
