Mission
Playwrights Guild of Canada is a national association mandated to advance the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights, promote Canadian plays nationally and internationally, and foster an active, evolving community of writers for the stage.
Vision
Playwrights Guild of Canada champions the role of the playwright in the creation of vibrant Canadian theatre.
Values
PGC is an organization that:
- Is inclusive and representative (geography, diverse backgrounds, age, stage of development, gender and sexual orientation);
- Maintains the standards and practices of the profession;
- Affirms the importance of playwriting as an art;
- Safeguards freedom of expression in Canadian theatres;
- Contributes to the development of the art form;
- Strives to remain relevant within the larger community.
The ABCs of PGC
Advocacy
As the one voice of Canadian playwrights, PGC works tirelessly to make the world a better place for playwrights and all other artists.
Business
PGC aims at the highest standard possible in achieving and maintaining renowned and distinctive international status for Canadian theatre and Canadian playwrights in general.
Community
PGC is a network that connects playwrights with their peers within Canada and internationally and with all those who make playwriting happen – from theatre artists to teachers, from publishers to audiences.
For more information on PGC, visit our website: www.playwrightsguild.ca
