The Saturday Series

The Saturday Series presents a staged reading of a play-in-progress followed by a moderated audience discussion most Saturdays since 1979. The Series connects Chicago Dramatists’ playwrights with Chicago’s best directors and actors, provides networking opportunities between playwrights and theatres, and introduces Chicago audiences to the next generation of American playwrights. Over 1,300 plays have been developed through The Saturday Series since its inception 29 years ago.

In addition to staged readings, the series also offers quarterly panel discussions on playwriting related topics and the popular 10-Minute Workshop.