Spokane Civic Theatre is proud to present its celebrated Playwrights’ Forum Festival, which, since 1983, has showcased new one-acts by playwrights from across the region. The festival is performed in two separate sets on alternating days.
ROTATION A
Ask. Tell.
Barbara Lindsay
Shoreline, WA
Broken
Siena Lotrario
Youth Division
Spokane, WA
Damn Ye Jack Slade
Paul Lewis
Bainbridge Island, WA
Until the End
Joy Simmons
Spokane Valley, WA
Jack and Jorma (Yorma)
John C. Davenport
Seattle, WA
ROTATION B
Oblivious
John C. Davenport
Seattle, WA
Lily
Bryan Harnetiaux
**Playwright-in-Residence non-competitive entry
Spokane, WA
Salt Pie
Jean Hardie
Spokane, WA
Master of the Revels
Ross Peter Nelson
Helena, MT
The Invention of Pickle Ball
Rachael Carnes
Eugene, OR
Performance in the FIRTH J. CHEW STUDIO THEATRE
Rating: PG-13
2024 Playwrights’ Gathering
The Playwrights’ Forum Festival Gathering is Saturday, June 15 and includes multiple interactive panel discussions regarding the art and business of playwriting, providing helpful information and suggestions for local and regional playwrights.
PLAYWRIGHTS GATHERING AGENDA
Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 10:00AM – 12:00PM | Main Stage Lobby
Continental Breakfast Provided
10:00 – 10:05: Welcome
Jake Schaefer, Spokane Civic Theatre Executive Director
10:05 – 10:30: Producers Panel
Panelists: Jeff Sanders, EWU Theatre and Jeremy Whittington, Stage Left Theater
Moderated by Jake Schaefer
10:30 – 11:00: Playwrights Panel
Panelists: John C. Davenport, Pam Kingsley and Matthew Weaver
Moderated by Barbara Lindsay
11:00 – 11:30: Directors Panel
Panelists: Tom Armitage, Hazel Bean and Susan Hardie
Moderated by Melody Deatherage
11:30 – 11:50: Actors Panel
Panelists: Abby Constable, Jon Jordan and Bridget Pretz
Moderated by Jerry Sciarrio
11:50 – 12:00: FORUM WRAP-UP
This event is supported by The Dramatists Guild of America
Regional Premiering Short Plays
Dates and Times
Performance Dates
June 13 – 16, 2024
The Playwrights’ Forum Festival is performed in two rotations (A and B).
Curtain Times
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June 13 | 7:30PM
June 15 | 7:30PM
June 16 | 2:00PM
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June 14 | 7:30PM
June 15 | 2:00PM
June 16 | 6:00PM
Ticket Prices
- One Rotation Adult: $15
- One Rotation Student (5-25): $10