A Home For Directors & The Audiences They Inspire

In Memoriam: Nilan

The Drama League is heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of its longtime Artistic Director, Nilan. Read more about his extraordinary art, life, and work.

DirectorFest ’26 Readings Celebrate Zoë Adams and Irvin Mason Jr.

Two star-studded readings of new plays by Abby Rosebrock and Harrison David Rivers, directed by our 2026 Stage Directing Fellows take place February 2nd and 6th. Read More.

2026 Drama League Awards Coming In May

The celebration of the New York theater season returns for its 92nd year! Broadway and Off-Broadway gather for the oldest theatrical honors in North America on May 15th! Read More.

Our Mission

The Drama League is the preeminent career development home for directors leading creative projects in theater, film, television, live performance, and the creative industries, offering opportunity to them, their collaborators, and the audiences they inspire around the world.

Our Community

One of America’s essential membership organizations for over a century, The Drama League offers its Members exclusive ticket opportunities, private behind-the-scenes opportunities, concierge services, restaurant/hotel/museum discounts, and voting privileges for The Drama League Awards, the oldest theatrical honors in the United States. Memberships directly support vital programs for talented emerging artists.

2026 Dedication

The Drama League dedicates its 2026 season in memory of directors Mark Brokaw and Lavina Jadhwani, two dearly missed directors and alumni of The Directors Project

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