We are Dedicated to Professional Canadian Playwrights and Plays

Playwrights Guild of Canada champions the role of the playwright in the creation of vibrant Canadian theatre.

Advocating, Supporting, Promoting since 1972

Featured Playwrights

Cole Alvis

Cole talks about the Theatre Communication Group (TCG) National Conference, the role of Canadian playwrights within the Art Equity movement, and...

Donna-Michelle talks about the Theatre Communication Group (TCG) National Conference, being a playwright-in-residence, and some advice she would...


Oct 18	The Play Map of Canada is here for November!
Oct 17	NEW RESOURCE: How to Purchase a Play and Obtain Amateur Rights with PGC
Oct 11	Director/Playwright Creator Exchanges are coming to Edmonton AND Calgary!
Oct 5	The Canadian Play Recognition Award - ALL CANADIAN SEASONS!
Oct 4	Canadian Plays Recommended by Playwrights - By Beth Graham

Use of PGC/PACT contracts for professional productions;
Advice on issues including: negotiating contracts, artists' rights and copyright;
Member newsletter including lists of opportunities for playwrights;
Access to the Canada Council Readings Program;
And more.

We are officially announcing our annual Tom Hendry Awards, which will be on October 30th, 2016, hosted by the incredible ANDREA SCOTT.

We had a great time at The Arts and...

Equity in Theatre

Equity in Theatre (EIT) is an umbrella organization of Playwrights Guild of Canada. Visit our website HERE!

Our...

The Play Map of Canada

Click HERE to see PGC's new Play Map of Canada.

If you...