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 and third Tuesdays of each month. We are meeting once a month (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
Reading Tuesday, October 1: Guernica by Jonathan Hernandez
Join us for a connected trio of short dramatic works set in the future but packed with meaning here and now: GUERNICA – by JONATHAN HERNANDEZ beginning 7 pm Tuesday, October 1, 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 have voted to schedule it for Tuesday, October 29 instead. 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. Click on the image above for our most recent festival participation (or upcoming plans as they develop) 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 is GUERNICA by JONATHAN HERNANDEZ 7 pm Tuesday, October 1 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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