Most people don't think much about where theater begins. But that question is at the heart of everything we do here at The Playwrights' Center. All our programs and services are geared toward working playwrights. The Playwrights' Center has evolved over three decades to become one of the nation's most revered incubators of new theater. Because the Center is dedicated to serving writers at all levels of experience, we have two types of membership:

General Membership ($50 annually) 
general member benefits  |  membership application form
General Membership is available to anyone. Membership is the primary way to access Center services, including our well-established Writer’s Opportunities, e-Bulletin, regular columns and interviews with playwrights and literary managers as well as other benefits. Our web site has been completely redesigned with members in mind. Now our members have access to an exclusive members-only area.

   Here’s what is available in the new Members-Only Area:
• Create an online profile, upload scripts & share them with other members.
• Search and save Writer's Opportunities that interest you, and easily check on them later.
• Access forums to connect with other writers.
• Enroll in classes and renew your membership with the click of a button.
• Meet our current fellows and get fellowship information online.

New Plays on Campus ($275 for up to 7 individuals, $20/additional person)
New Plays on Campus benefits  |  New Plays on Campus application form
Colleges and universities can obtain membership for their departments and students at a special rate. Institutional membership includes all of the regular general member benefits plus script matching services connecting theater departments with new plays by Center writers for production in their season, and much more. New Plays on Campus members also have the opportunity to nominate students to the Core Apprentice program. For more information about the New Plays on Campus program, please contact Anna Peterson, Membership Manager and Literary Associate at annap@pwcenter.org or 612-332-7481 x23.

Become a Member or Renew Your Membership
You can become a general member right now or renew your membership:

by Mail / Fax		purchase General Membership Online
download the general membership application form and mail or fax it to us with payment.

Thanks for your interest in The Playwrights' Center. We look forward to working with you!