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The mission of The Playwrights’ Center is to fuel the theater by providing services that support playwrights and playwriting. The Playwrights’ Center is committed to the following core values: nurturing artistic excellence and new visions of theater, fostering playwright initiative and leadership, practicing cultural pluralism, discovering emerging artists, advocating for playwrights and their work, connecting playwrights with audiences and developing a community for new work.

Artistic Statement of The Playwrights’ Center

The Playwrights’ Center is committed to advancing the art form by helping professional playwrights develop their skills and their own distinct voices. The Center advocates for both emerging and advanced writers and provides ongoing artistic leadership through special programs, creative opportunities, and awards. And to all writers at all levels who aspire to become playwrights, the Center offers access and professional support.