Portland's Playwriting Community

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 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.

From the PDXP Mission Statement

Events

PDX Playwrights: Fertile Ground “Festival Within the Festival” Tickets On Sale Now

You’ll want to tell your friends about our dynamic lineup in the 2026 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, now posted here. It includes ticket links to all of our shows. Check it out! Festival Passes and single tickets are now available. We encourage everyone to reserve seats as soon as possible, as some of our shows sell out every year.

NOTE: No regular reading is scheduled for April 7 because of our active participation in Fertile Ground. But our regular readings are poised to return May 5!

PDX Playwrights Casting Call for Actors, Directors in Fertile Ground 2026

Casting and auditions are well underway for many projects, but needs and opportunities continue to arise. Check out our PDX Playwrights Casting Call for Fertile Ground 2026!

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Generally speaking, our newsletters arrive two days before our readings.

More details about what we do and how we operate ...

WHEN AND WHERE DOES PDX PLAYWRIGHTS MEET? Generally speaking, we meet 7 pm on first Tuesdays of the month for in-person table readings at the Community Room of Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St. For more details, head here:

FAQs - General Information

DO YOU HAVE ANY CONTENT GUIDELINES? Yes! While we offer a wide range of provocative plays at our table, not all submissions are appropriate for our readings and events.

FAQs - Content Guidelines

I'M A PLAYWRIGHT. HOW CAN I GET HEAR MY PLAY AT YOUR TABLE READS? If you have a full-length play draft, we ask that you attend a couple of sessions to see how we roll, and check out who we are, and our guidelines, too. Find more answers here:

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FAQs - Playwrights

WHO RUNS THIS GROUP? We are a small group of volunteers who work together. Here's a quick peek.

FAQs - Admin Team

WHAT'S THE COST? Our standard gatherings have always been FREE. We could not accomplish our multiple readings a year and robust participation in Portland events without contributions from participants. Thank you!