Virtual Volume 232
Apr
14
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 232

Featured Playwrights: H.Avery, Helene Galek, Jared Berry, Kendra Augustin, Maggie Merritt, Rafa Perez

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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Volume 233
Apr
28
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 233

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Featured Playwrights: Bug Johnson, Daniela Thome, David Ceci, Justin Borer, Maximillian Kempf, Philip Kaplan

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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Virtual Voices of America Writer Workshop Presentation #13
May
6
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Voices of America Writer Workshop Presentation #13

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Virtual Voices of America Writers Workshop Presentation #13
Live On youtube

Created and taught by David Davila, the Voices of America Writers Workshop is a free eight-week workshop for people of color and members of the trans community who want to tell their own stories through play and screenwriting.

The program was created in response to the inequality of opportunities available to marginalized communities. In this workshop writers use tools from creative writing, dramatic writing, and comedy writing/improv - focusing on idea generation, the art of dialogue, and story structure to create multi-dimensional characters and captivating narratives.


Presentation #13 Featured New Playwrights: To Be Announced

 PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read
6:00pm- Actor/Writer Work Session
6:50pm-Re Group Meeting
7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of Scenes Live on Youtube

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The PG Evolution: Virtual Required Reading #27
May
10
4:00 PM16:00

The PG Evolution: Virtual Required Reading #27

Read these plays in the comfort of your home over the next few weeks, then meet with the playwrights for a discussion.

 If you are participating you are required fill out  
The PG Evolution Play Analysis Questionaire © 
for each play

Only 15 Spots Available

PLAYS/PLAYWRIGHTS:

TBA


SIGN UP BELOW TO PARTICIPATE

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Virtual Volume 234
May
12
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 234

Featured Playwrights: David Davila, Delvyn Case Jr., Jenny Crakes, Maria Isabella Rojas, Peter Clarke-Deusch, Peter Pasco

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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Volume 235
May
26
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 235

Featured Playwrights: Cambria Kylinn Martin, David Michael Kirby, Erin Moughon, Matthew J. Kaplan, Thomas Dieter, Yiqing Zhao

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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The PG Education: Creative Wellbeing for Theater Artists w/ Chelsey Shanno
Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00

The PG Education: Creative Wellbeing for Theater Artists w/ Chelsey Shanno

Creative Wellbeing for Theater Artists: 

Mental Clarity, Emotional Resilience & Community

lead by Chelsey Shannon

Each artist holds a unique power to overcome challenges, it’s just a matter of remembering, discovering and using the supports we have to do so. In this workshop, we will examine three elements of Creative Wellbeing through discussion, interactive exercises and self reflective prompts. Through this process, the Artists will reflect on the mental, emotional and social supports they hold and craft an approach to dealing with challenges. 

Creative Care LLC-Chelsey Shannon

Chelsey Shannon is the founder and owner of Chelsey Shannon Creative Care LLC and has worked extensively in the New York Theater scene for over 20 years. In 2011, she Co-Founded The New York Children's Theater Festival, a non-profit supporting artists developing new theater for young audiences. As Festival Producer, she oversaw more than 15 productions over 8 years. Other producing credits include Walken on Sunshine (EP, 2016 New York International Fringe Festival, Theatermania Audience Favorite Award) and BEYOND (Dramaturge/ Producer/ Director) 2022 New Feathers Festival. As a producing associate at Gables Grove Productions (working with John Tartaglia), she contributed to Re-Usable the Musical (Bronx Zoo) and various Family projects for Royal Caribbean. Her company, Chelsey Shannon Creative Care LLC, nurtures and supports the entertainment community through Coaching, Classes, Consulting and Reiki Energy Work. As a Certified Life Coach, she empowers arts professionals to align with their unique creative expression and move forward with fulfillment, ease, and confidence in every aspect of their lives. Chelsey is a Certified Usui Reiki Master and blends Reiki & Coaching to help clients move through creative blocks, release fears and gain clarity. She is a resident Coach through TRU (Theatre Resources Unlimited NYC) and a founding contributor of Jade Rabbit Theatre Company's Conscious Creatives Circle. Chelsey is also a 2024-2025 resident teaching artist and Coach at Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, serving undergraduate Theater Arts Majors. Chelsey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Arts from Point Park University and is a member of the Actors Equity Association. www.chelseyshannon.com

RSVP required as space is limited.

$25 to cover costs

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Virtual Volume 236
Jun
9
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 236

Featured Playwrights: TBA

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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Volume 237
Jun
23
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 237

Featured Playwrights: TBA

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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Volume 231-Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Mar
24
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 231-Tenth Anniversary Celebration

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Featured Playwrights: David Ceci, Erin Moughon, Evan Edwards, Jacob Rice Marx, Laurel Lockhart, Orlando Rodriguez

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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Virtual Volume 230
Mar
10
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 230

Featured Playwrights: David Davila, Debra Rich Gettleman, Gordon Blitz, Kit Goldstein Grant, Laura Hirschberg, Seshat Yon'shea Walker

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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Volume 229
Feb
24
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 229

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Featured Playwrights: Alexandra Gray, Cambria Martin, Darpan Joshi, Marina Barry, Philip Kaplan, Soroya Sussman

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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Drop & Give Me 10 #27 The Age of Aquarius
Feb
16
6:00 PM18:00

Drop & Give Me 10 #27 The Age of Aquarius

A PG EXPERIENCE "FUN"DRAISER

DROP AND GIVE ME 10 #27

The Age of Aquarius

WHAT IS DROP & GIVE ME 10?

The Anti-10 Minute play festival. Instead of writing a one-off 10 minute play, we ask writers to write the first 10 minutes of a new play from 5 prompts, using the amazing PGE casting pool of actors.

5 PROMPTS

1. Set in 1968

2. At least one character must be a Historical Figure

3. Something is Dropped (literally, figuratively, or symbolically)

4. A Protest Song is sung (8 bars only)

5. First line is “What’s your Sign?”

DAY OF TIME LINE

5:30pm-6:00pm

Stage Directions Rehearsal

6:00pm-6:15pm

Land Acknowledgement, Welcomes, Introductions

Playwrights in Bold

6:15pm- pm Group 1

Delvyn Case Jr-Artemis Zara Gültekin, Maximilian Kempf

Dennis Hanrahan- jasmine spiess, Maura Kelley

Maggie Merritt-Catherine Overfelt, Claire Shiell

Jonghee Celeste Quispe -Emnanual Rodriguez, Emily Caffery

7:00 pm- 7:15pm

Intermission Dance Party, Fundraising Pitch

7:15pm-8:00pm Group 2

Stephen Fruchtman- H. Avery, Jennifer Elizabeth Bradley, Kirsten Hopkins-Virtual

Jenny Crakes-Ursula Anderman, Kristin Macke

Stephen Olson- Sharlene Hartman, Charles Stewart Jr

Erin Moughon-David Blyd, Rafael Perez

Applause, Upcoming Announcement, Hang Out and Celebrate, Thank Yous

FUNDRAISING GOAL IS $500

Suggested $10 Donation

This event will be hybrid in-person and virtual. Please sign up as you would like to participate.

WINE/WATER & SNACKS will be provided.

If you cannot attend in person please click THIS LINK for our Virtual Access.

For In Person RSVP Fill out the form below

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Virtual Volume 228
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 228

Featured Playwrights: Ally Kloster, Kendra Augustin, Maria Isabella Rojas, Natalie Neckyfarrow, Sheila Duane, Will Cloud

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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Volume 227
Jan
27
7:00 PM19:00

Volume 227

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Featured Playwrights: TBA

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

Audience Admitted 6:45pm

7:00pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes

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The PGE Information  Session 2025
Jan
22
7:00 PM19:00

The PGE Information Session 2025

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Celebrate our 10th Year with a meet with Artistic Director Mike Lesser

In Person Location:

Marjorie S. Deane Theater Lobby 

10 West 64th Street 

Doors open at 6:30pm for wine/snack

Virtual Location:

Zoom opens at 6:45pm virtual hellos

Virtual Registration Link

Agenda

History of The PGE

The PG Evolution- our play development process

The PG Experience-our artist development process

How to play?

How to be more active.

What's coming up for 2025

Q & A

Use form below to RSVP and to ask a question you would like answered in the session.


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Virtual Volume 226
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00

Virtual Volume 226

Featured Playwrights: Delvyn Case Jr., H. Avery, Maggie Merrit, Peter Pasco, Rex McGregor, Stephen Fruchtman

VOLUME TIME LINE- PLEASE book your time to be present for all scenes being read

6:00pm-6:50pm Actor/Playwright work session

6:50pm- Regroup

7:05pm-9:00 pm Reading of 6 Scenes Live/Recorded on YouTube

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