Empowering Local Playwrights in Nevada County

The mission of the Nevada County Playwrights Collective is to support local playwrights by sharing knowledge and resources, and, in collaboration with other theatre artists, to develop new works and create production opportunities.

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Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Upcoming Events

2026
Playwrights Showcase

June 25-28
Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City

The first showcase featuring 12 original short plays and 3 one-act plays, written by members of our collective.

Check back here soon for more details on performance times and how to buy tickets.

Showcase Auditions

Wednesday, April 1st: 3pm - 6pm

&
Friday, April 3rd: 6pm - 9pm

Callbacks —

Saturday, April 4th: 12pm - 4pm

Gene Albaugh Community Room

Madelyn Helling Library

980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA 95959

Come try out for parts available in over 15 original plays for our 2026 Showcase. Actors ages 18 - 50+ of all levels of experience welcome!

Prepare a 1-minute monologue (no sides will be provided).

For more information contact:

ncplaywrightscollective@gmail.com

2026 showcase

Call for Directors!

If you are an experienced director and would like to direct one of our plays, let us know!

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SUPPORT US

Help us put on the 2026 showcase! We've already raised half of what we need, but still have a little ways to go before we can fully pay all our artists and expenses.

Support local artists and writers, and donate today!

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