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Production-Ready Writers™
A focused, high-level cohort for playwrights and musical theater writers ready to bring their work to the stage.
*Limited to 6 writers/group
This is where your script stops living in isolation—and starts moving toward production.
You’ve developed pages. You’ve gotten feedback. You may have even done readings.
But getting a show production-ready requires a different level of rigor, clarity, and accountability.
These groups are designed for writers who are serious about moving their work forward, with structure, in community, and with professional insight guiding the process.
Why Join Our Writing Groups?
What These Groups Are
A curated cohort of committed writers working toward a shared goal: a production-ready script.
Each session is built to:
- Move your work forward in real time
- Strengthen your storytelling with actionable feedback
- Prepare you for directors, producers, and audiences
- Build relationships with other serious theater-makers
Writers can participate in our Monday Night Reading Series & Songwriting Seminar at no extra cost.
Who Is This For
- Playwrights and musical theater writers with a draft in progress or completed
- Writers preparing for readings, submissions, or production opportunities
- Creators who are ready to take their work—and themselves—seriously
If you’re ready to move your work forward in a meaningful way, you’ll be in the right room.
Writing Groups Forming Now
2026 Playwriting Groups
Join a weekly or bi-weekly playwriting group to share your pages and receive feedback from peers and Artistic Director Cate Cammarata.
Playwriting Groups July – December
- 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (4pm ET)
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays (4pm ET)
- 2nd & 4th Fridays (7pm ET)
Weekly Groups $79/month
Bi-Weekly Groups $45/month
2027 Musical Groups
Learn to craft producible musicals scene by scene, focused on structure, writing compelling musical narratives with theatrical elements. Led by Artistic Director Cate Cammarata.
Musical Groups January – June
- 1st & 3rd Tuesdays (4pm ET)
- 1st & 3rd Saturdays (4pm ET)
- 2nd & 4th Fridays (7pm ET)
Weekly Groups $79/month
Bi-Weekly Groups $45/month
Monday Night Reading Series
When you’re ready to hear your script read and receive expert feedback, we’ll make sure your script is ready.
Monday Nights at 8:00 PM EST
FREE for Writing Group members
The Songwriting Seminars
Connect with fellow writers and NYC industry professionals at our monthly Songwriting Seminars. Be a part of our vibrant company!
3rd Thursdays at 8pm EST
FREE for Writing Group members
What Our Participants Say
“I’m thrilled to be part of Cate Cammarata’s ETC! Her dramaturgy is exceptional—thoughtful, erudite, grounded, and incredibly useful. Having worked with many dramaturgs, I can say her insights rank among the very best. The other members are very experienced and also provide valuable feedback. We’re all committed to improving our craft and moving toward submission or production, and Cate expertly guides us in the right direction with remarkable efficiency. It’s an inspiring creative community!”
“My yearning to discover and to do better as the creative of ESTHER The Queen musical led me eventually to Cate Cammarata from Create Theater in New York. It was 2020 and Cate superbly encouraged and guided me to consider to “rearrange the dominoes” and to “excavate” the plot. My experience with Cate as a dramaturg has only been a positive one and was key in transforming the development of the libretto placing it in a far, far better position than I could have ever have thought of or considered…and all the while over Zoom between New York and Australia!… I am forever grateful for all of Cate’s and CreateTheater’s help.”
“As the recipient of the 2023-2024 CreateTheater / SUNY Cortland Professional Musical Theatre Partnership, I can say with absolute certainty that this experience has been truly incredible and invaluable to my musical’s development journey. Under Cate Cammarata’s impeccable dramaturgical guidance, the show continued to deepen and grow, as I was encouraged to think about things differently, ask new questions, and try new directions while holding older ideas up to the light – scrutinizing, justifying, reshaping, and rewriting. My musical is in such an exciting place now, thanks to this wonderful residency, and I would highly recommend CreateTheater and ETC to any upcoming writer looking to strengthen their material, expand their network, and further their artistic career.”
“Cate Cammarata is the New York theater scene’s best kept secret for developing new plays and musicals. Her years of dramaturgical work have allowed her to hone in on key insights in a writer’s work, making her able to see easily what a theatrical work needs in order to develop into its best self. Also, her vast teaching experience has given her the rare skill of delivering her ideas to a variety of audiences. She’s just the best!”
Refund Policy
Refunds may be requested within 7 days of the first session. After that time, enrollment is final and all payments are non-refundable.