GOAL: To provide an intimate space for playwrights to explore craft, share work, develop their voice, and make connections with other playwrights.

MEMBERSHIP

• To be eligible to join either group, playwrights must answer a series of questions about their experience and expectations to see if they’re a good match for the group (and the group for them).

• Eligible playwrights are added to a waitlist in the order they request to join and are contacted when there’s a new opening. They will be given a set amount of time to respond and confirm ability to join; if they miss that deadline, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted.

• Members can stay with the group as long as they would like unless they’re asked to leave.

• Reasons a member might be asked to leave the group include: lack of attendance or participation, preventing others from participating, creating an unsafe environment, general disruption, mismatch with group goals/expectations.

• The max number of members at any time is 10.

LOGISTICS

• Meetings are held on Zoom:

  • SCRiPTlab: 2nd Sat of every month at 10 am Pacific

  • PLAYlab: 1st Thurs of every month at 4 pm Pacific

• Meetings are a combination of group discussions, writing exercises, shared work with feedback, and mini workshops on craft and process. There are occasionally small assignments between sessions and larger group projects.

• All members are expected to contribute equitably to the conversations.

• Attendance and participation are key components of this group. Members who miss two meetings in a row will be asked if they’d like to continue with the group. If a third meeting is missed, they’ll be asked to step away.

EXPECTATIONS

• Show up on time, if possible.

• Keep your camera on, if possible.

• Be prepared to share. Be prepared to listen. Be prepared to ask questions and give feedback.

• Bring an open mind and a generous heart.

• Leave the big egos and dismissive language at the door.