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Investing in theatremakers who have historically been denied opportunities because of gender, race, or age.

06/30/2026

We are so excited to announce the 2026 AGE Legacy Playwright Grant Recipients! Please join us in congratulating Beth Piatote, D.L. Patrick, and Minita Gandhi!

To find out more about this year’s grant recipients and finalists, visit https://ageinthearts.org/age-legacy-grants/2026-awards/

Thank you to the deNovo Initiative for making the awe-inspiring ALP Grants achievable. Thank you to all our extraordinary donors who make AGE’s work possible. Thank you to all the incredible writers who shared their time, energy, and talent by applying for the 2026 ALP grants. Thank you to the review committee for all your time, effort, and insight during this process. You are magnificent.

Thank you to Jane Mantiri, for your inspirational legacy.

04/29/2026

May 5th, 7pm, 350 E Main St Hillsboro, OR 97123
Tickets are free: https://bagnbaggage.org/event/i-is-for-invisible-by-delanna-studi/
Reservations are required, as space is limited

A Staged Reading of I is for Invisible
Produced by Native Performing Arts Network & AGE

Join us in one week for an ALP in Action event celebrating a play that is a Finalist for the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize! This play marks the first time a Native writer has been selected in the 48-year history of this award.

A Cherokee family pulls together to search for a missing daughter in this new play by AGE Legacy Award-winning actor/playwright DeLanna Studi (And So We Walked). Native Performing Arts Network presents this First Look Staged Reading as part of its Nationwide Theater Day of Action on the Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. Join us and wear red!

04/03/2026

A Staged Reading of I is for Invisible
Produced by Native Performing Arts Network & AGE

Join us on May 5th for an ALP in Action event celebrating a play that is a Finalist for the 2026 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize! This play marks the first time a Native writer has been selected in the 48-year history of this award.

A Cherokee family pulls together to search for a missing daughter in this new play by AGE Legacy Award-winning actor/playwright DeLanna Studi (And So We Walked). Native Performing Arts Network presents this First Look Staged Reading as part of its Nationwide Theater Day of Action on the Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives. Join us and wear red!

Tickets are free!
Reservations are required, as space is limited

https://bagnbaggage.app.getcuebox.com/o/SJ0K0BCF/shows/3NGVHVJJ

03/31/2026

The applications for the 2026 ALP grants have now closed! A huge thank you to everyone who applied and helped spread the word. We can’t wait to announce the Recipients with you in Summer 2026.

The 2026 AGE Legacy Playwright Grants would not be possible without our exceptional sponsor, the deNovo Initiative. To find out more about deNovo, visit https://denovoinitiative.org

03/18/2026

We’re thrilled with the amazing response to the ALP Grant! Great news – there’s still room for more applicants! If you’ve been meaning to complete your application, now’s the perfect time to apply. Applications will be accepted until we have reached our submission limit.

Apply here: https://ageinthearts.org/2026-cycle/

03/04/2026

If anyone needs any technical or general assistance with the application, we are more than happy to help. We don’t want any barriers in the way of anyone who wants to apply. Contact us at [email protected]

02/24/2026

AGE is happy to announce that the application portal for the 2026 AGE Legacy Playwright (ALP) Grants is now open! Applications will be accepted until we have received 50 eligible submissions. AGE seeks to change the equity framework of the American Theatre canon by investing in gender-diverse BIPOC playwrights 40+ years of age. We will be awarding three playwrights individual unrestricted grants of $10,000 each.

Apply here: https://ageinthearts.org/2026-cycle/

The 2026 AGE Legacy Playwright Grants would not be possible without our exceptional sponsor, the deNovo Initiative. To find out more about deNovo, visit https://denovoinitiative.org

02/14/2026

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Your script's all done—
So, what's next for you?

Applications Open February 23rd!

12/02/2025

GIVING TUESDAY + AUCTION EXTENSION!

GivingTuesday is here! Today, people around the world are fueling the missions they believe in. As a local nonprofit, we create vital opportunities for diverse theatremakers in our own community. A direct gift today amplifies our impact in the most immediate way.

Another great way to support is to make a bid! Our virtual silent auction has been EXTENDED to Monday, December 8th! A special thank you to our early winners—your items are secured and are no longer part of the auction. We’re so grateful for your support!

➡️ To make a donation: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/advance-gender-equity-in-the-arts

➡️ To make a bid in the auction: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-auction-to-benefit-age-in-the-arts-extended

11/28/2025

Bid for Good this Black Friday: Our Silent Auction is Live!

Browse incredible items & support our cause. Bidding ends December 2nd, Midnight PST!

Bid now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/silent-auction-to-benefit-age-in-the-arts

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