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 listeners and readers are always welcome!
REGULAR PLAY-READING MEETINGS
Our regular readings typically have occurred on the first Tuesdays of each month, with occasional exceptions. We meet in person in Portland, Oregon; because of this live and local focus, we are not able to offer virtual readings to dramatists outside of the Pacific Northwest region. That said, 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
Reading Tuesday, October 29: Having a Vanya Moment by Louise Wynn and
Now Are You Afraid of Me? by Timothy Krause
Trick and treat! Join us for a touch of new comedy and drama, a 10-minute play and a one-act, in-person readings: HAVING A VANYA MOMENT by LOUISE WYNN and NOW ARE YOU AFRAID OF ME? by TIMOTHY KRAUSE beginning 7 pm Tuesday, October 29, at Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St. For more information, please see our Events Page!
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NOTE: Because our subsequent meeting would have fallen on Election Night, we voted to schedule it for Tuesday, October 29 instead. There will not be a meeting November 5, but we have a meeting slated for December 3.
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We are also well into planning for Scenario and PDX Playwrights in Fertile Ground 2025! More soon. Please stay tuned for details!
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 Fertile Ground Festival of New Work via the Portland Area Theatre Alliance. WE WILL BE UPDATING INFORMATION SOON ABOUT REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS FOR OUR PARTICIPATION IN FERTILE GROUND 2025. Click on the image above for a peek at our FG 2024 information ... and please stay tuned for updates and 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 next reading LIGHT AND DARK: SHORT PLAYS by LOUISE WYNN and TIMOTHY KRAUSE 7 pm Tuesday, October 29 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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