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Our 2019-20 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows
Our 2019-20 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows
Fellowships recognize Minnesota theater artists whose work demonstrates exceptional merit.
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Champion playwrights and new plays
When you give to the Playwrights' Center, you support the brave, talented playwrights who are creating new work for the American stage.
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Join our membership community
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New Plays On Campus
New Plays On Campus
Connecting students to professional playwrights across the country
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As a Playwrights’ Center member, you’ll join 2,000 other playwrights worldwide, of all styles and experience levels. Benefits include exclusive access to our playwriting opportunities database, regular articles from experts, classes and seminars, one-on-one dramaturgy sessions, staged readings, and ways to connect with other playwrights.

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Announcing our 2019-20 McKnight Theater Artist Fellows

1 week 4 days ago

The McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships at the Playwrights’ Center recognize Minnesota theater artists other than playwrights whose work demonstrates exceptional artistic merit. The fellowship provides a $25,000 award as well as access to $7,000 to...