Friends of “Friends of George’s:” In the Spring of 2024, DLDF filed an Amicus brief in support of the theater company, Friends of George’s in their suit against the state of Tennessee.  Read the full brief by visiting: zurl.co/zBnQ

How Does Censorship Impact the Arts? The right to free speech is being threatened, now more than ever; schools, libraries, religious organizations, and other community groups are banning books, plays, and musicals for purely partisan reasons. DLDF committed to helping

It’s an essential part of the application process. In this seminar, students will learn how to write pitches and proposals for their artistic work that will get readers excited about your project and artistic mission. Sign up here! pwcenter.org/event/online-s…

“This is a moment for theater to push back in a very tangible way” - Lydia Diamond, co-host of Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Cabaret Theatre Podcast. The podcast features excerpts from recently banned, cancelled, or protested plays and musicals including Indecent, The 25th

How Does Censorship Impact the Next Generation of Theatremakers? Learn more at thedldf.org

NEW: My in-depth interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis about their kickass new hip-hop-musical concept album, Warriors—which drops at midnight tonight. This was such a pleasure. timeout.com/newyork/warrio…

.Royal Court artistic director David Byrne has urged playwrights and venues not to dilute controversial work despite a "culture of fear" in the sector. Read more 👇 thestage.co.uk/news/david-byr…

You may find my plotting and characterization old and tired, but I’ll have you know my membership card is new and fancy. Dramatists Guild

Save the Date: To raise awareness regarding the societal dangers of censorship in the theatre industry, and at large, DLDF and the Dramatists Guild will be presenting the second annual Banned Theatre Week from October 28 through November 1, 2024. zurl.co/q0Tf

"Fighting back against censorship is important to me because I think that we are made of the accumulated knowledge of all humanity." - Raúl Esparza, Tony Nominated Performer and Banned Together Podcast Director Learn More at DLDF or by visiting zurl.co/qi4e

Banned Theatre Week is coming! To raise awareness regarding the societal dangers of censorship, DLDF and the Dramatists Guild will present the second annual Banned Theatre Week from 10/28-11/1. Learn more at zurl.co/ttZk

To raise awareness regarding the societal dangers of censorship in the theatre industry, and at large, the DLDF and the Dramatists Guild present the second annual Banned Theatre Week, October 28-November 1.  This week's content will explore the dire consequences that can arise

You can stop censorship by donating to DLDF today. DLDF protects artists' right to freedom of expression on the American stage, and every dollar provides crucial legal aid for writers.  Click to give at zurl.co/fyko. Because words matter.

Excited and proud to get my new Dramatists Guild card

When theatrical works are banned in one community – whether removed from a classroom, a library shelf, or a stage- it is a constitutional infringement upon the opportunities, livelihoods, and rights of dramatists, including playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists

It's time to act. Donating to the DLDF this #bannedtheatre week is not just an investment in individual artists but an investment in the broader landscape of free speech and artistic innovation. Every dollar provides crucial legal aid for writers. Click to Give:

Thank you to all who participated, supported, and advocated with us this #BannedTheatre week. Our mission is to advocate, educate, and provide aid to indigent writers and artists who cannot defend themselves. Follow Along at DLDF or consider making a donation today:

We are offering a Working Session in partnership with Springboard for the Arts on the topic of creating artist statements. Feel free to join us for this free event on Monday, November 18 at 6:00pm CT to help prepare for your application! Register here! eventbrite.com/e/working-sess…