Playwrights have been associated with the Academy Award since its inception. The 81st Academy Award writing nominees carry on that legendary association.

Feb 17, 2009 - JD Eames

It takes perseverence and hard to work to be a successful playwright in Alberta. Here's some tips on how you can get started.

Oct 23, 2010 - Toby Welch

Alberta has a history of playwriting excellence. People in the industry share why they believe playwrighting in Alberta rocks.

Oct 15, 2010 - Toby Welch

Alberta, Canada, has a rich history when it comes to playwrights. The talent coming from the province is diverse and deep.

Oct 15, 2010 - Toby Welch

Contemporary American playwrights, including Sam Shepard, Lanford Wilson, and Doug Wright, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.

Oct 19, 2009 - Terah Talley

Contemporary American playwrights, including Tony Kushner, David Mamet, and John Patrick Shanley, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.

Oct 18, 2009 - Terah Talley

Contemporary American playwrights, including George Abbott, Edward Albee, and Christopher Durang, are still inspiring their audiences to dream, think, and feel.

Sep 27, 2009 - Terah Talley

An interview with writer/playwright/performer Karen Hines, author of Pochsy's Lips, Hello...Hello, and many others.

Apr 9, 2009 - Andrea Beca

A brief biography of Aristophanes, Athens' master of Greek comedy and satires, and ridicules of Euripides, Socrates and Plato.

Apr 7, 2009 - Tel Asiado

A brief biography of Aeschylus, Athens tragedy playwright, best-known for Oresteia Trilogy Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Furies.

Apr 7, 2009 - Tel Asiado

An interview with playwright Barry Smith, author of Jesus in Montana, American Squatter, and more.

Mar 24, 2009 - Andrea Beca

A list of brief tips every beginning playwright can take advantage of to aid in writing the best play possible.

Mar 18, 2009 - JD Eames

An interview with writer and performer Chris Craddock, who is fresh off of a run of his play, BASH'd, in New York City.

Mar 16, 2009 - Andrea Beca

Suite101 interviews Nicole Moeller, an emerging playwright in Edmonton whose play, Without You, marked a milestone for the U of A.

Mar 16, 2009 - Andrea Beca

An interview with Vern Thiessen, playwright of Shakespeare's Will, Einstein's Gift, Vimy, and more.

Mar 13, 2009 - Andrea Beca