Member Benefits

The performing arts is all about collaboration; both artistically and in terms of the industry, or business, of the art. We provide our members access to the most exciting artists, educators, and theater pros in the field to help them succeed. In addition, we provide practical tools like workshops, conversations, contract and employment tools, as well as publication opportunities not available from any other arts organization. Join today to meet friends and colleagues who will change your life.

Here are just a few reasons to join today…

The Annual Conference & Year-round Visibility

Members receive significantly discounted registration fees for our annual conference. The Conference offers both in-person and digital opportunities to learn, grow, and network so that you can be more successful in your career! In addition, you will be added to our year-round public member database with your own profile page so that potential producers, employers, and others can learn about you, your work, and how to contact you.

The Review & Industry Discounts

Access to back issues of our journal of dramaturgy, The Review which offers insight, and resources, into life as a generative theater artist. We also work with other organizations including the New Play Exchange (NPX) and Theatre Communications Group (TCG) to provide discounts for our members to those organizations.

Sourcebooks, Grants & Awards

Access to the University Caucus Sourcebooks, invaluable teaching resources, including syllabi, class exercises, readings and assignments. Financial and additional resources available through our various grants and awards program which will help you support both ongoing projects and new work!

Job Listings and Employment Tools

Access to a frequently updated list of job opportunities, internships and dramaturgy programs at colleges and universities. Access to unique and necessary resources like sample contracts, payment calculators, negotiation checklists, and more.

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Member-Only Resources

The following content is available for members only:

Discounts on New Play Exchange and Theater Communications Group memberships
Teaching Dramaturgy: The UCaucus Sourcebooks
Guide to Dramaturgy in Colleges and Universities
Archive of Review
LMDA Bylaws
Online and local, in-person dramaturg happy hours, networking events, and professional development opportunities
Access to members-only grant opportunities
Discounted registration at the annual conference
Eligibility to serve on an Executive Committee
Eligibility to participate in our Mentor Match program. This happens every two years, and you can chose to participate either as a mentor or as a protege/“mentee.”
The ability to list yourself and your specializations in our “Find a Dramaturg” feature.

These are in addition to all of the resources daily resources we offer -- sample contracts and guidelines, job listings, a monthly newsletter, and more!