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Our Next event is a “Write that Play!” series of workshops. There are more details on this, and other events, on our facebook event pages.
Write That Play! Series: https://www.facebook.com/share/15QqKojd6F/
Diversity Festival – Academy Theatre – April 17th and April 19th
25 Hour Play Project: https://www.facebook.com/share/19pQ9Bmhed
Junior Playwriting Camp: https://www.facebook.com/share/15ofaWPisQ/
Write that Play!
March 19-April 23 – Atlanta Dramatists and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) will present a series of Playwriting Workshops by Corey-Jan Albert titled Write That Play! Whether you’re an experienced playwright or you’ve simply always wanted to write a play, these six workshops can help you jumpstart your creative process and strengthen your creative writing
3/19 – The Art of the 10-Minute Play
3/26 – Develop Vivid Settings
4/2 – Create Interesting Characters
4/9 – Craft Dialogue that will Carry Your Story and Monologues that Aren’t Boring
4/16 – Ready… Action! (since plays are about what we see, as well as hear)
4/23 – Break Through your Writer’s Block – how to keep the energy going.
Sessions are active and engaging and will include opportunities to share and hear your work read aloud. Participants should come prepared with a pen or pencil, paper, curiosity, and an eagerness to try new things. Laptops are okay but not necessary. You’ve got nothing to lose but your creative roadblocks!
When: All workshops are on Wednesday evenings at 7pm and will each be roughly 2 hours long.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
How much: For non-members, each workshop is $20. If you attend all six, the rate is $100 (which means that one workshop would be free). For dues-paying Atlanta Dramatists members and/or UUCA congregants, each workshop will be $15. If you attend all six, the rate is $75 (which means that one workshop would be free).
Who: Corey-Jan Albert is an award-winning playwright and songwriter in Roswell, GA. Her work has been seen throughout the Atlanta area, including Emory University, Georgia State University, Agnes Scott College, Neighborhood Playhouse, Act3 Productions, and Onion Man (now Vidalia) Theatre Company. Water and Wind, her album of original songs was released in 2023. She has taught playwriting throughout the Atlanta area, helping people to explore and develop their own creative voices.
To sign-up, please click on the following links:
The Art of the 10-Minute Play: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474543
Develop Vivid Settings: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474557
Create Interesting Characters: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474559
Craft Dialogue that will Carry your Story: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474562
Ready… Action: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474564
Break Through Your Writer’s Block: https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474565
For questions, please email: atlantadramatists@gmail.com.
Previous Events:
Diversity Workshops
Calling all playwrights, novelists, and other writers who want to incorporate more diversity into their work!
Atlanta Dramatists is offering seven individual workshops on different aspects of diversity. Participants in these workshops will hear experts speak and have a chance to participate in a discussion and ask questions. They will also be eligible to submit scripts of thirty minutes or less to the upcoming Diversity Festival that will be co-hosted by Atlanta Dramatists and The Academy Theatre in April of 2025. (Attending at least one workshop is required in order to submit a piece.)
October 12th – LGBTQ Youth Support and Non-traditional Families with Dion Walker-Smith
October 19th – Religion and Socio-economic status with Amina McIntyre
November 2nd – Neurodivergence with Jen Kerner
November 9th – Disability in Relation to Diversity with Destiny Renee
November 16th – Age with Judy Thomas
November 23rd – Ethnicity with Oliver Haughton
November 30th – Gender Identity and Sexuality with Charlie Baker
These workshops will take place over Zoom, and each session can be registered for separately at This Google Form
Each workshop costs $10 for non-members or is free for members of Atlanta Dramatists.
Diversity Festival
Submission Criteria for Atlanta Dramatist Diversity April Festival
1 . Diversity of Voices: The festival seeks plays that reflect diverse perspectives, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, and socio-economic background. Playwrights from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to submit.
2. Original Work: Submissions must be original plays that have not been previously published or produced. Adaptations and new interpretations of existing works will be considered if they provide a unique perspective.
3. Length: Plays must have a performance time between one and thirty minutes. Works exceeding thirty minutes will not be considered.
4. Theme and Content: Submissions should explore any area of diversity and engage with themes of inclusion and social justice. We want to care about your characters and keep us on the edge of our seats!
5. Content Rating: The work must have a rating of PG-13 or lower. Content should be appropriate for a broad audience while still engaging with meaningful themes.
6. Attendance Requirement: Playwrights must attend at least one of the workshops offered on Saturdays at 11 AM to participate in the festival.
7. Format: Submissions must adhere to standard playwriting guidelines, including:
- Stage directions indented and in italics.
- 12-point font, double-spaced, with a title page that includes contact information.
8. Submission Fee: A nominal submission fee for non-members may apply to cover administrative costs. This fee can be waived for playwrights facing financial hardship; please inquire for details.
9. Deadline: All submissions must be received by the specified deadline (e.g., January 15). Late submissions will not be considered.
10. Response Time: Playwrights can expect to receive feedback or a decision within a specified timeframe (e.g., six to eight weeks after the submission deadline).
11. Production Requirements: Submissions should include a brief description of any specific production requirements or limitations (e.g., number of actors, set design, etc.).
12. Supplemental Materials: Playwrights may be asked to include a character breakdown, synopsis, and a brief author bio highlighting their experience and connection to the themes of the festival.
How to Submit