Philadelphia Dramatists Center - PDC

Curtains Up for “At Rise . . .”

“At Rise . . .” the Philadelphia Dramatists Centers’ play reading series is back, starting on Sepember 28th, 2026.

“At Rise . . .” gives emerging and experienced playwrights the chance to hear actors read their works in progress and receive feedback from an audience of writers, actors, directors, and theatergoers.

“At Rise . . .” An entertaining evening of new, original work by local playwrights.

“At Rise . . .” A revitalization of PDC’s commitment to helping writers develop their ideas from rough draft to on-stage realization.

“At Rise . . .” A networking event for theater industry artists and theater-lovers.

“At Rise . . .” takes place on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Collier Room of the Philadelphia Ethical Society on Rittenhouse Square.

Scheduled dates: September 28, 2026; October 26, 2026; November 23, 2026; December 23, 2026; January 25, 2027; February 22, 2027; March 23, 2027; and April 26, 2027.

PLAYWRIGHTS: To schedule your work for a reading, submit 15–25 script pages through this Google form: https://forms.gle/ckT5MTWoE8A2MBut8.
The format is flexible, and shorter or longer pieces may be read as time allows.

Featuring free light refreshments.
Admission free and open to the public.

docs.google.com

https://phillyfringe.org/events/phillyhood-short-plays-about-what-it-means-to-be-philly/

Get your tix now!
For PHILLYHOOD from the PDC!

Phillyhood - 3 short plays about what it means to be Philly! - Philadelphia Fringe Festival Three short plays that show what it means to be Philly! A comedy about Betsy Ross and a rabid Eagles fan. A drama about two young women finding out what really happened to their mother in 1918 Philadelphia. A dramedy about two frenemies looking for a missing husband or is it their own hearts? Betsy....

Getting ready for the PDC’s FringeArts production: Phillyhood: 3 short plays about what it means to be Philly!

From member playwrights, Robin Rodriguez Julie Zaffarano

The actors, directors, and playwrights meet tonight!

We get to see the new plays tomorrow at 7!
The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

Please join us!
Donations are appreciated!
Making theatre happen!

Sign up now!
For the 2026 Muse of Fire - 24-Hour Play Festival.

Are you an ACTOR, a DIRECTOR, a PLAYWRIGHT?
Or, do you want to be one for this fun event!

Sign up here, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvuJ7Vw4gAzH3mwz2O3bkM9gcBgTwkbzesh7rzqQ6kveGLTw/viewform?usp=dialog

Casting Call for these plays:

Betsy & The Birds
by Susan Cain McQuilkin
Directed by Barry Brait

Misery ... Love ... Company
by Robin Rodriguez
Directed by Michelle Pauls

Tapping at the Window
by Julie Zaffarano
Directed by Dana Capanna
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auditions

Sunday, July 5, 4-8pm
at the Shubin Gallery
407 Bainbridge Street

Monday, July 6, 6-9pm
Old Pine Community Center
401 Lombard Street
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bring
Bring one short monologue, comedy or drama.

send
Send your headshot/resume to:
[email protected]

list
List your preferred audition time slot.
Someone will get back to you to confirm.
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the characters

BETSY: 20-40s, (F)
historical reenactor, brave, smart, clever

KENNY: 30-40s, (M)
a knucklehead, wants to be special, loves the Eagles.

MIA: 30-45s, (F)
Philly resident, stylish dresser, in a bit of dire straits, ex-friend to DEE

DEE: 30-45s, (F)
Philly resident, stylish dresser, takes no s**t, ex-friend of MIA

WILLIAM: 40-50s (M)
Father to MARY & ANN, 1918 Philadelphia businessman.

MARY: can play 19, (F)
Questioning, a little brash, student in 1918 Philadelphia

ANN: can play 23ish, (F)
Calm demeanor, cares about appearances, sister to ANN in 1918 Philadelphia.

(Some of these roles may be double cast)

Pay: $150

Questions?

[email protected]

Are you a member of PDC?
Time to dust off or write your short Philly play!

Not a member, yet?
Time to join!

Getting ready for Philly Fringe 2026.
Guidelines below

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