Great Plains Theatre Conference

For six years, the nationally recognized GPTC, presented by Metropolitan Community College, has offered significant opportunities for new and emerging playwrights to learn and grow, no matter the level of experience in theatre. Although the Conference focus is primarily on playwriting, the GPTC also benefits performers, designers, directors, technicians and scholars. Artists connect with one another in a supportive and encouraging environment, critique one another’s work, begin to develop work together, form future creative alliances and share vital contacts and resources, both regionally and nationally. Relationships cultivated at GPTC continue year-round through social media, planned events and other avenues of creativity and collaboration.

The GPTC provides opportunities for participants to interact with and have their work seen by a host of national theatre professionals and scholars. Theatre Workshops, Luncheon Panels and daily PlayLab and MainStage Series readings comprise the foundation of the Conference. The PlayFest evening festival presents an opportunity for playwrights, participants and the general public to enjoy featured work by many of the GPTC guest artists. And new to the Conference in 2012, the GPTC offers The Design Wing, The Movement Wing and The Dramatugical Wing, each adding a level of artistry and richness to the GPTC experience.