About Us
A vibrant way for dramatists to gather, hear scripts read aloud, and share feedback.
PDX Playwrights is a group for playwrights who want to meet, hear their scripts read aloud, and share feedback.
Typically we have about 20 people at each meeting: playwrights, actors, and friends. We encourage you to attend our sessions even if you aren’t bringing a play. New listeners and readers are always welcome!
REGULAR PLAY-READING MEETINGS
Our regular readings typically have occurred on the first Tuesdays of each month, with occasional exceptions. We meet in person in Portland, Oregon; because of this live and local focus, we are not able to offer readings to dramatists outside of the Pacific Northwest region. That said, all of our meetings are open to anyone interested in hearing new work read aloud and learning more about PDX Playwrights.
We strive to support Portland playwrights, foster the craft, and honor the lived experiences of all people.
Events
David Prescott, running to be the first Black gay district attorney of San Francisco, finds his marriage and his campaign sliding into trouble on several fronts in this compelling compelling new drama 7 pm TUESDAY, JULY 7 with FAIRY VENGEANCE by ROBERT WILDER BLUE. The action is scheduled to unfold at Portland Playhouse, using the studio space.
Check out our Events 2026 page soon for details about the play!
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We are delighted to announce that Ren Mueller has joined the PDX Playwrights Admin Team. Ren wrote and served as co-producer of the phenomenal play Living the Dream in Fertile Ground 2026 and they have already contributed a great deal to our behind-the-scenes admin work. Welcome, Ren!
Events 2026
Check out what's next – including our upcoming table readings – and what else might be just ahead, as well as a summary of our other most recent activities. See details on our Events 2026 page by clicking the image above.
Past Events and Archive
We've been at this work more than a decade, and we've been keeping track
Special Events
Here's a great place for news about our participation in the Fertile Ground Festival of New Work via the Portland Area Theatre Alliance. Click on the image above for our most recent Fertile Ground lineup and check this space on our site periodically for news about other special events!
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Generally speaking, our newsletters arrive two days before our readings.
More details about what we do and how we operate ...
TIME AND PLACE Our sessions typically run 7 to 9 pm. They are free, but a hat is passed to cover administrative costs (suggested donation $5). Regular table readings of plays are on the first Tuesdays of every month -- but sometimes there are exceptions. Our next reading is to be announced, slated for 7 pm Tuesday, July 7 at Portland Playhouse, 602 NE Prescott St. Please check the Events 2026 Page or your latest PDXP newsletter for details about this and other events as they become available. If interested in attending or submitting a play for our regular reading sessions, or if you have questions after visiting our information pages on this site, we welcome inquiries: info@pdxplaywrights.org, and submissions of plays to submit@pdxplaywrights.org.
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