Artist Services
Playful Substance envisions a dynamic space for the development of adult artists and new theatrical works. Each person who walks through our door is invited to see themselves as an artist contributing to the culture of the room and the experience of the moment. You are a vessel for creativity and you deserve a place to play.
Artist Services
Playful Substance envisions a dynamic space for the development of adult artists and new theatrical works. Each person who walks through our door is invited to see themselves as an artist contributing to the culture of the room and the experience of the moment. You are a vessel for creativity and you deserve a place to play.
Join a supportive, year-round Writers’ Group where playwrights and screenwriters develop new work 10 pages at a time. Monthly membership includes group sessions, Office Hours, and Developmental Readings, with financial assistance available.
Explore your story with our memoir workshops and groups. Begin with Writing from Memory, a 4-hour intro with prompts and a digital guide, or join the 10-week Memoir Writers’ Group to craft a short memoir and get guided feedback.
Personalized coaching with Bree O’Connor, a multi-hyphenate theatre artist with 30+ years of experience. Get support for acting, writing, project development, or creative roadblocks. Online sessions available, plus a free 30-minute consult.
Join a supportive, year-round Writers’ Group where playwrights and screenwriters develop new work 10 pages at a time. Monthly membership includes group sessions, Office Hours, and Developmental Readings, with financial assistance available.
Explore your story with our memoir workshops and groups. Begin with Writing from Memory, a 4-hour intro with prompts and a digital guide, or join the 10-week Memoir Writers’ Group to craft a short memoir and get guided feedback.
Personalized coaching with Bree O’Connor, a multi-hyphenate theatre artist with 30+ years of experience. Get support for acting, writing, project development, or creative roadblocks. Online sessions available, plus a free 30-minute consult.
Dates Coming in 2026
Mark your calendars! Get ready for an exciting year of creativity in 2026! From immersive 12-week workshops to playful drop-in sessions, there’s something for every artist. Explore stagecraft, connect with fellow actors, bring your scenes and monologues to life, and remember why creating and performing is fun.
Dates Coming in 2026
Our writers have scripts in progress and we’re looking for actors to bring them to life. Join one of our community events to participate and explore new roles in a collaborative environment.
Coming in 2026! A 12-week workshop exploring stagecraft and the needs of your collaborators. If you’re interested, click below to get in touch.
A drop-in space for actors to bring scenes and monologues, play with fellow members and special guests, and remember why this work is fun. If you’re interested, click below to get involved!
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But Wait... There's More!
Click below to read Unreliable Narrator- a collection of essays, memoir, short stories and play excerpts. Growing to include audio projects in 2026
Now in Season 2: A weekly Podcast offering artists practical approaches for a creative practice
Our writers have scripts in progress and we’re looking for actors to bring them to life. Join one of our community events to participate and explore new roles in a collaborative environment.
Coming in 2026! A 12-week workshop exploring stagecraft and the needs of your collaborators. If you’re interested, click below to get in touch.
A drop-in space for actors to bring scenes and monologues, play with fellow members and special guests, and remember why this work is fun. If you’re interested, click below to get involved!
But Wait...
There's More!
From writings and memoir excerpts to short stories and a weekly podcast, explore a variety of creative projects designed to inspire your artistic practice and help you stay connected to your creativity all year long.
Click below to read Unreliable Narrator- a collection of essays, memoir, short stories and play excerpts. Growing to include audio projects in 2026
