About Us

The Manitoba Association of Playwrights is a non-profit organization that supports playwrights and playwriting in Manitoba.

History

MAP was formed in 1979. Over the past thirty years it has played a crucial role in the development of plays and playwrights in Manitoba.

MAP's Mission

MAP nurtures excellence in Manitoba playwriting and champions playwrights and plays.

Core Values

MAP believes that:

  • playwriting is an art form that has the power to entertain, to educate, to startle and to transform society;
  • the creation of new plays is crucial to the existence of a living theatre;
  • playwriting thrives in a safe environment that supports and encourages creative freedom and exploration;
  • playwriting potentially has as many voices as there are people: the diversity of unique artistic visions makes us stronger.

Who's Who

Rory Runnells has been the Coordinator and factotum of the Manitoba Association of Playwrights for most of its existence as an organization.

The Board of MAP for 2011-2012 consists of...

  • President: James Durham
  • Secretary: Bruce Sarbit
  • Treasurer: Ron Blicq
  • Loretta Basiuk
  • Ginny Collins
  • Scott Douglas
  • Muriel Hogue
  • Andrew Lizotte
  • Conrad Sweatman
  • Dale Watts

MAP is associated with the Playwright's Guild of Canada and is a member of the Playwrights Development Centres of Canada. MAP gratefully acknowledges the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, the City of Winnipeg Arts Council, and the support of our members and friends of the past thirty years.