2018 Midwest Dramatists Conference

After an enormously successful first year, The Midwest Dramatists Center is back with its second playwriting conference September 27-29, 2018. More than 50 visiting playwrights and theater professionals from around the country will be in attendance. Conference events are open to the public.

All events will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn at I-35 and 119th St in Olathe, Kansas, 12080 S. Strang Line Road.

Conference Schedule

Reception - $30
7:00pm Thursday, September 27
Join us in the Pre-Function area for mingling, drinks and snacks, consisting of a variety of cheeses, crackers and fruit. Each playwright will receive a drink ticket for a glass of house wine or domestic beer (there will also be a cash bar). At 8:00pm, we will gather in the ballroom to hear introductions from our adjudicators, Beth Blickers and Sean Grennan, and invited speakers.

Play Readings - Free
Session 1 & 2: 8:30am - 12:45pm Friday, September 28
Session 3 & 4: 1:45pm - 6:30pm Friday, September 28
Session 5: 11:30am-12:30pm Saturday, September 29
Session 6 & 7: 1:30pm - 5:15pm Saturday, September 29

Midwest Comedy Scene Off - Free
7:30pm Friday, September 28
Our writers and guests from the audience will write a quick, one minute scene based on what they draw from the bowl, and have them performed immediately by local actors.

Breakout Sessions - Presenting Playwrights Only
9:00am Saturday, September 29

Dinner Gala - $50 ($80 for two)
7:00pm Saturday, September 29.
The dinner menu is chicken madeira (unless you’ve arranged for a substitute), house salad, bread, seasonal vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, cheesecake and iced tea. There will be a cash bar in the Pre-Function area.

FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE - $80

 

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