National Playwright Symposium

The National Playwright Symposium brings talented emerging and professional playwrights together with some of the world’s most renowned artists in an environment of community, creativity and craft. Held every spring at Cape May Stage, the 2022 symposium featured Tony and Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Marsha Norman. 

The 2022 symposium culminated with a reading of new short plays written by the participants on Thursday, May 19 at 7 pm. As part of the NJ Stages Festival, this special event was free and open to the public. 

Pulitzer prize winner Marsha Norman facilitates a workshop at the 2022 National Playwright Symposium.

Attendees collaborate on their scripts at the 2022 National Playwright Symposium. 

Interested in Learning More?

To learn more about the National Playwright Symposium, see a list of past master playwrights who have taught at this event, and view a gallery of images from past events, please visit the symposium website. 

Sponsor a Playwright

Every year we award scholarships to deserving playwrights who could not afford to attend this event. If you would like to donate to this fund, just click “Donate Now”. Any amount from $100 to $1,000 is appreciated!

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