The Richmond Playwright's Forum has been in existence since 1995, when a small group interested in the art of dramatic writing got together under the auspices of the Barksdale Theatre and started the Forum for the purpose of encouraging and supporting the writing of plays, and providing an environment in which to present of their works for the purposes of hearing, developing and critiquing each other's works. Plays, unlike other forms of literature, need the embodiment of actors, sets and costumes to make them come alive. We try to help the writer flesh out his creation.

Membership in the Richmond Playwright's Forum is open to anyone who writes drama, is interested in writing drama, and to those who would like to assist by taking part in the readings or the critical discussions. There is a membership fee of $25.00 per year, payable before April 1 of each year. You may attend up to three times for free before deciding to become a paying member.

News about Members: This has been an exciting year in the Playwrights' Group. In October Janet Chenoweth's new play "Olives on the Front Porch " was performed by The Bifocals Theatre, a branch of the Barksdale that focuses on seniors. A full-length musical by Rebecca Jones entitled, "Hearts Online" has been in development for a few years and was presented for a sellout crowd at the Firehouse Theatre August 14 & 15th. Margie Langston's one-act comedy "Luau at Acorn Acres" was produced by the Bifocals Theatre in June, and Carolyn Hendrix produced an encore of her successful play, "High Heels" at the Henrico Theatre Company in June.

In 2012, the Firehouse Theatre will once again host new play readings at noontime. We will publish the schedule as soon as we know it. The first one will be the first Wednesday in February. We like to call it "Hot Lunch at the Firehouse."

If you would like more information, hit the contact link and we will be glad to answer your questions, or just come to a meeting, which is the second Monday of every month!

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