The Dramatists Guild Resource Directory, 2012

Book excerpt: This is the only annual professional reference guide for working playwrights, composers, lyricists and librettists. It is the official reference for the Dramatists Guild and is now available through Focus Publishing to the general playwriting public. It contains listings of programs in playwriting, playwriting opportunities (with dates and addresses) for the calendar year 2012, theaters, and more. New or updated in the 2012 edition: Philanthropic Theatre Opportunities: Giving Back Updated Books on Writing for the Stage: Art, Craft, Theory and Business Independent Bookstores Theatre for Young Audiences Updated Educational Opportunities and MFA programs Special Interest Opportunities: Women Dramatist Also Included: Suggested Formats for Plays and Musicals Career Development Professionals: Accountants, Agents and Attorneys, Commercial Producers, Publishers Career Development Opportunities: Colonies & Residencies, Conferences & Festivals, Contests, Grants & Fellowships, Theaters Educational Opportunities: Colleges and Universities, Workshops Writer Resources: Emergency Funds, Membership & Service Organizations Special Interests: Independent Bookstores, Books on Writing for the Stage Submission Calendar