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Writing Groups for Plays and Musicals - open now!
Discover a vibrant space where playwrights and musical writers come together to craft compelling stories. Join us and elevate your writing journey.
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About CreateTheater
CreateTheater is dedicated to nurturing the talents of writers within the theater community. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where playwrights and musical writers can develop their scripts, connect with industry professionals, and enhance their skills through writing groups, workshops and coaching. By fostering collaboration and community, we aim to bring innovative theatrical works to life on stage.
Why Join Our Writing Groups?
Collaborative Environment
Engage with fellow writers and industry experts to refine your scripts and ideas in a supportive setting.
Expert Guidance
Benefit from the insights of experienced professionals who can help you shape your work for success.
Creative Growth
Participate in online readings designed to expand your skills and inspire new creative directions.
Producing Opportunities
Build connections with peers and professionals as you present your work in NYC in our New Works opportunities.
Upcoming Writing Groups Forming Now
Playwriting Groups
Join a weekly or bi-weekly playwriting group to share your pages and receive feedback from peers and Artistic Director Cate Cammarata.
Tuesday Playwriting Groups
1st & 3rd Tuesdays (4pm & 7pm ET)
Thursday Playwriting Groups:
2nd & 4th Thursdays (4pm & 9pm ET)
Weekly groups for $35/month (special price/ limited availability)
Musical Writing Groups
Learn to craft producible musicals scene by scene, focused on structure and writing compelling musical narratives. Moderated by Artistic Director Cate Cammarata.
Tuesday Musical Writing Groups
2nd & 4th Tuesdays (4pm & 8pm ET)
Thursday Musical Writing Groups:
1st & 3rd Thursdays (4pm & 9pm ET)
Weekly groups for $35/month (Special rate/ limited availability)
Monday Night Reading Series
Engage in a collaborative series to hear your script read and receive expert feedback.
Monday Nights at 8:00 PM EST
FREE for Writing Group members
Interested in the Experts Theater Company?
Connect with fellow writers and NYC industry professionals at our weekly online networking events. Be a part of our vibrant company!
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!”
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Join Our Writing Groups Today!
Ready to bring your creative ideas to life? Join our dynamic writing groups at CreateTheater and work on your script with fellow playwrights and musical creators.
Whether you’re crafting a new play or composing a musical masterpiece, our community is here to support and inspire you. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and network with industry professionals.
Sign up now and start your creative journey with us!
