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The Autumn Issue is now live on our website—and has been arriving in mailboxes this week!
This issue of The Dramatist Quarterly is devoted to the theme of courage, particularly in the face of censorship. In it, we explore the importance of free speech, freedom of expression, and representation.
This issue of The Dramatist Quarterly is devoted to the theme of courage, particularly in the face of censorship. In it, we explore the importance of free speech, freedom of expression, and representation.
December 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Autumn Issue is now live on our website—and has been arriving in mailboxes this week!
This issue of The Dramatist Quarterly is devoted to the theme of courage, particularly in the face of censorship. In it, we explore the importance of free speech, freedom of expression, and representation.
This issue of The Dramatist Quarterly is devoted to the theme of courage, particularly in the face of censorship. In it, we explore the importance of free speech, freedom of expression, and representation.
"Part of the journey is the end..."
During this month's Attorneys Backstage event, join us as the attorneys pull back the curtain on de-collaboration and ending professional relationships. Link in bio to register!
During this month's Attorneys Backstage event, join us as the attorneys pull back the curtain on de-collaboration and ending professional relationships. Link in bio to register!
December 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"Part of the journey is the end..."
During this month's Attorneys Backstage event, join us as the attorneys pull back the curtain on de-collaboration and ending professional relationships. Link in bio to register!
During this month's Attorneys Backstage event, join us as the attorneys pull back the curtain on de-collaboration and ending professional relationships. Link in bio to register!
Here's what's happening at the Guild this December—we'd love to see you at one of our events! ❄️
December 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Here's what's happening at the Guild this December—we'd love to see you at one of our events! ❄️
Throughout 2025, the Guild has been revising and re-releasing its Model Contracts, and we are thrilled to release our newly updated Model Licensing Agreement! The link to download the agreement and to register for the Contract Bootcamp unpacking this newly revised version can be found in our bio.
December 2, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Throughout 2025, the Guild has been revising and re-releasing its Model Contracts, and we are thrilled to release our newly updated Model Licensing Agreement! The link to download the agreement and to register for the Contract Bootcamp unpacking this newly revised version can be found in our bio.
After so many conversations this season about how writers get paid (or not), in the last episode of season six of TALKBACK, Christine talks to the Guild’s Executive Director of Business Affairs, Ralph Sevush, to clarify the questions that have come up and give us his expert perspective.
December 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
After so many conversations this season about how writers get paid (or not), in the last episode of season six of TALKBACK, Christine talks to the Guild’s Executive Director of Business Affairs, Ralph Sevush, to clarify the questions that have come up and give us his expert perspective.
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine resumes her conversation with Amanda Green and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins from episode one. They continue to dish the dish on demystifying compensation and amortization and more.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
November 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine resumes her conversation with Amanda Green and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins from episode one. They continue to dish the dish on demystifying compensation and amortization and more.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine sits down with David Henry Hwang. They talk about his changed perspective on telling his own story, breaking the cycle of Asian Americans portrayed as “perpetual foreigners” on Broadway, writing for themselves, and how the Guild is fighting for them.
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine sits down with David Henry Hwang. They talk about his changed perspective on telling his own story, breaking the cycle of Asian Americans portrayed as “perpetual foreigners” on Broadway, writing for themselves, and how the Guild is fighting for them.
In case you missed it, it's your last chance to register for our November Attorneys Backstage event, happening tomorrow via Zoom at 4pm EST! Link in our bio to reserve your spot.
November 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In case you missed it, it's your last chance to register for our November Attorneys Backstage event, happening tomorrow via Zoom at 4pm EST! Link in our bio to reserve your spot.
The Guild would like to congratulate and celebrate the many talented Dramatist Guild members who have been nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award! Swipe to see the full list of nominees.
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Guild would like to congratulate and celebrate the many talented Dramatist Guild members who have been nominated for a 2026 Grammy Award! Swipe to see the full list of nominees.
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine sits down with fellow Guild officer, Kristoffer Diaz, to talk about what it takes for a theatre writer to make a living, the nitty gritty on how writers get paid on Broadway, and keeping grounded in spite of the unpredictable nature of the theatre.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine sits down with fellow Guild officer, Kristoffer Diaz, to talk about what it takes for a theatre writer to make a living, the nitty gritty on how writers get paid on Broadway, and keeping grounded in spite of the unpredictable nature of the theatre.
During this month' Attorneys Backstage event the attorneys are joined by First Amendment guru and Executive Director of the Dramatists Guild, Ralph Sevush, Esq., as they pull back the curtain on censorship and satire in our current times. For more info and to register, click the link in our bio!
November 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
During this month' Attorneys Backstage event the attorneys are joined by First Amendment guru and Executive Director of the Dramatists Guild, Ralph Sevush, Esq., as they pull back the curtain on censorship and satire in our current times. For more info and to register, click the link in our bio!
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine talks with ground-breaking pioneer and fellow Dramatists Guild Council member, Gretchen Cryer about longevity in the field, how development of new musicals has changed over her decades long career, and how she keeps going!
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine talks with ground-breaking pioneer and fellow Dramatists Guild Council member, Gretchen Cryer about longevity in the field, how development of new musicals has changed over her decades long career, and how she keeps going!
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine talks to award-winning playwright Lloyd Suh about his “speculative future” plays, uplifting other writers through service, and the shift in new play development. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or check out the video at the link in our bio!
October 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In this week's episode of TALKBACK, Christine talks to award-winning playwright Lloyd Suh about his “speculative future” plays, uplifting other writers through service, and the shift in new play development. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or check out the video at the link in our bio!
The first episode of the latest season of TalkBack, hosted by Christine Toy Johnson, is available now wherever you get your podcasts (or at the link in our bio)! Stay tuned for new episodes dropping every Monday. 🎙️
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The first episode of the latest season of TalkBack, hosted by Christine Toy Johnson, is available now wherever you get your podcasts (or at the link in our bio)! Stay tuned for new episodes dropping every Monday. 🎙️
This month in our Attorneys Backstage series, the attorneys will be pulling back the curtain on how to enforce your contracts. Register for the event at the link in our bio!
October 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This month in our Attorneys Backstage series, the attorneys will be pulling back the curtain on how to enforce your contracts. Register for the event at the link in our bio!
The Guild urges members to engage in peaceful protest to oppose threats to democracy, free speech, and the arts. To find a No Kings event near you, please visit the link in our bio!
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Guild urges members to engage in peaceful protest to oppose threats to democracy, free speech, and the arts. To find a No Kings event near you, please visit the link in our bio!
This month we have four ticket offers and discounts available to members for shows in New York and California! To access these ticket offers, you can click the link in our bio. 🎟️
October 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This month we have four ticket offers and discounts available to members for shows in New York and California! To access these ticket offers, you can click the link in our bio. 🎟️
Today's resource for #TheEducatorsStage is "Someone Wrote That Song," a campaign to raise awareness about the piracy of sheet music on the internet. Here to share more about the initiative is Curtis Moore, an original collaborator on the project! Head to our feed or the link in our bio to watch!
September 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today's resource for #TheEducatorsStage is "Someone Wrote That Song," a campaign to raise awareness about the piracy of sheet music on the internet. Here to share more about the initiative is Curtis Moore, an original collaborator on the project! Head to our feed or the link in our bio to watch!
Today's resource for #TheEducatorsStage is "Someone Wrote That Song" (music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Craig Carnelia), a Guild campaign to combat the piracy of sheet music on the internet!
September 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today's resource for #TheEducatorsStage is "Someone Wrote That Song" (music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Craig Carnelia), a Guild campaign to combat the piracy of sheet music on the internet!
Happy Webinar Wednesday! Today, we're highlighting our "When & How to Enter the Higher Education Sector" webinar. This webinar is a practical session for theatre writers and theatre educators who want to find out more about the higher education job market and application process. Link in bio!
September 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Happy Webinar Wednesday! Today, we're highlighting our "When & How to Enter the Higher Education Sector" webinar. This webinar is a practical session for theatre writers and theatre educators who want to find out more about the higher education job market and application process. Link in bio!
This week for our "What I'm Teaching Now" series, we're highlighting educator Anita Gonzalez! To read more about what Anita is doing in the classroom, you can find her full "What I'm Teaching Now" article at the link in our bio.
#TheEducatorsStage
#TheEducatorsStage
September 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This week for our "What I'm Teaching Now" series, we're highlighting educator Anita Gonzalez! To read more about what Anita is doing in the classroom, you can find her full "What I'm Teaching Now" article at the link in our bio.
#TheEducatorsStage
#TheEducatorsStage
Swipe to read the full statement from the Dramatists Guild on ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! You can also find the WGA Statement on this subject at the link in our bio.
September 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Swipe to read the full statement from the Dramatists Guild on ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel Live! You can also find the WGA Statement on this subject at the link in our bio.
Every Thursday this month we’ll be sharing a resource for theatre educators to use in the classroom! Today, we’re uplifting our guide for performing plays and musicals in the classroom: Can I Do That?
To access Can I Do That, head to the link in our bio!
#TheEducatorsStage
To access Can I Do That, head to the link in our bio!
#TheEducatorsStage
September 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Every Thursday this month we’ll be sharing a resource for theatre educators to use in the classroom! Today, we’re uplifting our guide for performing plays and musicals in the classroom: Can I Do That?
To access Can I Do That, head to the link in our bio!
#TheEducatorsStage
To access Can I Do That, head to the link in our bio!
#TheEducatorsStage
Happy Webinar Wednesday! As part of our Educator's Stage campaign this September, we are sharing a webinar every Wednesday that can be used by theatre educators.
Today, we're highlighting our "Non-Traditional Educational Spaces, Students, and Structures" webinar. Watch at the link in our bio!
Today, we're highlighting our "Non-Traditional Educational Spaces, Students, and Structures" webinar. Watch at the link in our bio!
September 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy Webinar Wednesday! As part of our Educator's Stage campaign this September, we are sharing a webinar every Wednesday that can be used by theatre educators.
Today, we're highlighting our "Non-Traditional Educational Spaces, Students, and Structures" webinar. Watch at the link in our bio!
Today, we're highlighting our "Non-Traditional Educational Spaces, Students, and Structures" webinar. Watch at the link in our bio!
This week for our "What I'm Teaching Now" series, we're highlighting educator Ross Berger! To read more about what Ross is doing in the classroom, you can find his full "What I'm Teaching Now" article at the link in our bio.
#TheEducatorsStage
#TheEducatorsStage
September 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
This week for our "What I'm Teaching Now" series, we're highlighting educator Ross Berger! To read more about what Ross is doing in the classroom, you can find his full "What I'm Teaching Now" article at the link in our bio.
#TheEducatorsStage
#TheEducatorsStage