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Playful Substance's

​Working Philosophy


The best collaborators understand what their colleagues need to do their jobs.

Everyone deserves to have a creative life.
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to work at the top of their game.

Gatekeepers are for night clubs, not the arts.


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For Playwrights & Screenwriters

Writers' Groups (General Information)

-Our Writers' Groups offer feedback and accountability for playwrights/screenwriters of all experience levels who are committed to doing the work. (Commitment matters more than experience!)

- 4-5 Writers may sign up to share UP TO 10 minutes of work each session. 

- Writers are encouraged to listen in and give feedback, even if they did not produce work to share that particular session (it happens). Giving feedback is a valuable experience that often spurs creativity when "stuck"

-All groups are open to all members each month, although please allow session regulars right of first refusal for sharing

-There is a suggested $60 monthly fee and Writers are free to attend as many sessions as they like per month. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
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Writers' Programs 

Writers' Group: Tuesday Nights (Hybrid)

Our weekly Writers' Group is held Tuesday nights 6:00pm- 9:00pm (Eastern) and  is designed for writers with an established writing practice -or those who aspire to an established practice.

​All projects are self-directed.

​Meetings are held simultaneously in-person and online and are held year round.

Weekday Writers (Hybrid)

Weekday Writers is designed for those who work better in the mornings and will be held Mondays from 9:00am- noon (Eastern) starting 2/06/2023

​This group offers a few more practical supports for beginning writers and is also offered in-person and online.

Writers' Group for Caregivers
​(Online Only)

Every 3rd Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm (Eastern) beginning 2/18/2023. Online meetings give writers support to build a practice around their day jobs and/or caregiving duties along with weekly prompts, tips and community connections to encourage your writing practice.
​This is a great space for writing parents.
Children and pets are welcome & expected!​

*New in 2023* The Writing Community Platform is an online space that will be available to all Writers' Group members providing information on writing resources, a space for collaboration and peer support, and to build writing community.

Writers Group members are the backbone of Playful Substance. All of our productions come through our Writers' Group process and our writers are often tapped for collaboration opportunities like Play Date and Pithy Party. Further development opportunities are also available as projects progress.

For Collaborators

Actors         Writers         Directors         Producers

Scene Study for Collaborators

This unique Scene Study allows Actors, Writers & Directors the opportunity to work on personal and ensemble skills through exercises and scene work.
In Person Only
Sundays 2:00- 5:00 PM
12 Weeks- March 5- May 28, 2023

The Empowered Actor

This skills-based class focuses on building an eclectic, individualized actor toolkit to unlock emotional flexibility and self-trust.
In Person Only
Participation is month to month

Fall 2023

Indie Production Fundamentals

Gain practical, hands-on experience in ethical low-budget production from assessing administrative and creative needs to budget and communications.

Coming Fall 2023

Scene Study for Collaborators Information and Registration
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Private Coaching with Artistic Director, Bree O'Connor
Bree offers project development coaching for writers, as well as editing and copy writing services. In addition, Bree works with actors on skill building and problem solving, and directors/ producers as a confidential sounding board and leadership coach.
Affordable rates ($50/hour) and convenient FiDi location (also available online). Package rates are available. 
Email: artisticdirector@playfulsubstance.com for inquiries and scheduling. 

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