About Us
A vibrant way for dramatists to gather, hear scripts read aloud, and share feedback.
PDX Playwrights is a group for playwrights who want to meet, hear their scripts read aloud, and share feedback.
Typically we have about 20 people at each meeting: playwrights, actors, and friends. We encourage you to attend our sessions even if you aren’t bringing a play. New readers are always welcome!
REGULAR PLAY-READING MEETINGS
Our regular readings typically have occurred on the first Tuesdays and third Tuesdays of each month. We are transitioning to once-a-month meetings (on first Tuesdays) for the time-being, with occasional exceptions. All of our meetings are open to anyone interested in hearing new work read aloud and learning more about PDX Playwrights.
We strive to support Portland playwrights, foster the craft, and honor the lived experiences of all people.
Events
PDX Playwrights Presents: The Festival Within the Festival
Huzzah! Festival passes and individual tickets are on sale now for the full lineup of the city-wide 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works! Our own offerings within the festival form a lush garden of creativity in their own right — most as dynamic staged reading performances running under 80 minutes — and you can check out the PDX Playwrights Fertile Ground lineup here, by clicking this cheerful, long, and conspicuous bright blue link! We encourage you to support Fertile Ground by buying festival pass, and support PDX Playwrights by buying tickets, attending our shows, and spreading the word!
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Casting call: PDX Playwrights seeking actors, directors for Fertile Ground
PDX Playwrights is excited to once again present “the Festival Within the Festival” during Fertile Ground 2024, a fabulous array of new work. We will co-produce 13 shows April 16-21, including “Epic Shorts,” our popular ensemble show with six additional short works. On behalf of these playwrights and their Fertile Ground projects, please see our Call for Actors and Directors for details.
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Reading: The Government Agent by Adam Harrell
Please join us 7 pm Tuesday, March 5 for a reading of THE GOVERNMENT AGENT by ADAM HARRELL, a fast-paced comedy about corruption and cult mentalities. Note: This play is recommended for audiences 17 and older. We’ll be at Portland Playhouse, 602 N Prescott St.
For details, see our Events 2024 Page!
Events 2024
Check out what's next – including our upcoming table readings – and what else might be just ahead, as well as a summary of our other most recent activities. See details on our Events 2024 page by clicking the image above.
Past Events and Archive
We've been at this work more than a decade, and we've been keeping track
Special Events
Here's a great place for news about our participation in the 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Work via the Portland Area Theatre Aliance. Click on the image above. Check this space on our site periodically for news about other special events!
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Generally speaking, our newsletters arrive two days before our readings.
More details about what we do and how we operate ...
TIME AND PLACE Our sessions typically run 7 to 9 pm. They are free, but a hat is passed to cover administrative costs (suggested donation $5). Regular table readings of plays are on the first Tuesdays of every month -- but sometimes there are exceptions. Our reading of THE GOVERNMENT AGENT by ADAM HARRELL is 7 pm Tuesday, March 5, at Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St. Please check the Events 2024 Page or your latest PDXP newsletter for details about this and other events. If interested in attending or submitting a play for our regular reading sessions, or if you have questions after visiting our information pages on this site, we welcome inquiries: info@pdxplaywrights.org or submit@pdxplaywrights.org
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