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Casting Call: When the Fence Falls
Greetings! We're looking for actors! What: When the Fence Falls by Erick Brooks When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM PST/4:00 PM CST/5:00 PM EST Where: Live on Zoom Stipend: $75.00 Click for more submission details : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3C95pJMWLM2QwqGZSU9fBcJFfg-1IqFnIHSd0ndEcNoPCIA/viewform?usp=header Peace
Garland Thompson
2 days ago1 min read


Join Us Live for When the Fence Falls Watch Party!
FSWW & The Atlanta Black Theater Festival's Partnership In Play Today we clebrate justice, freedom and resilience in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. FSWW, The Atlanta Black Theater Festival and Zoomcatchers are please to annouce a live reading of When the Fence Falls by Erick Brooks and directed by Andre Minkins . What: When the Fence Falls Watch Party When: Sunday - February 22, 2026 5:00 pm EST/4:00 pm CST/2:00 pm PST Where: Live on Zoom! Tickets: $10.00 Re
Garland Thompson
Jan 192 min read


Extended Holiday Sale on FSWW Online Classes: Register Now!
Greetings! As part of our ongoing mission to support playwrights, actors, and theatre artists, we’ve expanded our educational offerings through the FSWW Online Academy —bringing the same values of rigor, mentorship, and artistic integrity into a live, online format. As we begin the New Year, we’re opening enrollment for two upcoming FSWW Online Academy courses. To mark the start of the year, we’re offering New Year Early Commitment Pricing : $497 (regular tuition: $600) Th
Garland Thompson
Jan 91 min read


FSWW Online Courses on Sale Now: Unlock Your Potential!
Season's Greetings! As we approach 2026, many people look for ways to grow their skills and open new doors in their personal and professional lives. One of the best ways to do this is through learning that fits your schedule and goals. FSWW online courses, What Makes A Good Play and The Self-Tape Conversion Code are now on sale through the end of the year, offering a unique chance to invest in yourself or give a meaningful gift to someone you care about. Our courses are des
Garland Thompson
Dec 24, 20252 min read


Join us for Queen Opal's Walk For Freedom World Premiere!
Queen Opal's Walk For Freedom Video Clip World Premiere - Sunday, December 14 @4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST Juneteenth is all about love, family & freedom! In case you missed it live, join us this holiday season for the World Premiere and digital watch party of QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM on YouTube! Grab your favorite holiday treats Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST/6:00 PM CST/7:00 PM EST . QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM is presented by FSWW, Zoomcatchers , and Trail
Garland Thompson
Dec 11, 20252 min read


Join Us Live November 30 & New FSWW Online Workshops!
FSWW's PLAY READING SEASON OPENER! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! ARE YOU READY! Join us live Sunday, November 30 @1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST for FSWW's Season Opener, Queen Opal's Walk For Freedom , presented by FSWW, Zoomcatchers and Trail to Juneteenth . QUEEN OPAL'S WALK FOR FREEDOM is co-written by award-winning playwright, Dr. Janice L. Liddell , and director, Byron C. Saunders , with the musical score written and conducted by the Award-Winning Composer and Musician, Wal
Garland Thompson
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Join us for Fall Celebrations!
We Are FSWW Fall Celebrations! Happy Fall! Come one, come all! Join us this fall to celebrate FSWW's 50 years of playwriting excellence! Learn more about our season opener Queen Opal's Walk For Freedom from the playwrights and cast members! We Are FSWW is more than a fundraising event — it’s a showcase of creativity, community, and craft. The events will highlight the extraordinary work emerging from FSWW’s programs and workshops, featuring readings, performances, and conver
Garland Thompson
Oct 29, 20251 min read


New FSWW Online Workshop, Play Reading & Zoomcatchers Podcast Release!
FSWW Online Workshops WHAT'S NEW! What Makes a Good Play? with Professor Vera J. Katz Back by popular demand! We're excited to bring back What Makes A Good Play 2.0 this fall! Dive into the essentials of great playwriting with Professor Emerita Vera J. Katz in this 6-week live online class. Learn to analyze and elevate storytelling through Aristotle’s principles and modern dramaturgy. Highlights : • Unpack the core elements of a great play. • Break down structure, character,
Garland Thompson
Oct 14, 20253 min read


New Podcast Episode Release & New Theatre Partnership!
PODCAST SEASON 2 PREMIERE! We're excited to release Episode 1, Season 2 of Life & Anth Podcast with Host Lily Forrester! Bitcoin v...
Garland Thompson
Aug 13, 20252 min read


BARS Release & Thanks Rogue Theater Festival!
DIGITAL STREAMING We're so excited to be a digital presenter for Coni Koepfinger's Social Insecurity , now extended through August 17th,...
Garland Thompson
Aug 2, 20252 min read


New Release & Updates!
We are pleased to release a re-write reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo and directed by...
Garland Thompson
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Join us live for FSWW's Rewrite Reading of BARS OR, HOW HIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE Sunday, June 29!
Join us live on Zoom for Germaine Shames BARS, or How Hip-Hop Saved My Life Sunday, June 29, 2025 @1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM EST! In case you...
Garland Thompson
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Don't Miss the Live Reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter on Sunday, June 8, 2025!
In case you missed it the first time , FSWW , in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre , is pleased to present a...
Garland Thompson
May 29, 20252 min read


Life & Anth Podcast New Release, Online Workshops & More!
HAPPY EARTH DAY! WHAT'S NEW! Life & Anth Podcast: Mystifying the Ordinary! We're excited to release the latest episode of Life & Anth...
Garland Thompson
Apr 22, 20252 min read


New Release! FSWW's Play Reading: Yazoo, Miss'ssippi & Upcoming Podcast news!
Jean Ciampi's Yazoo, Miss'ssippi! In case you missed this live, we're excited to release Yazoo, Miss'ssippi by Jean Ciampi, directed by...
Garland Thompson
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Join us live on March 30 for the FSWW Play Reading Yazoo, Miss'ssippi by Jean Ciampi!
Sunday - March 30, 2025 @1:00 PM PST/3:00 PM CST/4:00 PM EST! A Full Length Farce! FSWW , in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The...
Garland Thompson
Mar 26, 20252 min read


CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY! FSWW PLAY READING: SISTER SUFFRAGISTS & THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER!
NEW RELEASE! We're celebrating Black History Month with the release of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter! FSWW , in partnership...
Garland Thompson
Feb 4, 20252 min read


CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH WITH A NEW RELEASE! FSWW PLAY READING: PTOMAINE POISON
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH 2025! “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Ptomaine Poison by Dr. Janice Liddell "We...
Garland Thompson
Feb 4, 20252 min read


New Dates & There's Still Time To Register for FSWW's New Online Theater Workshop 'What Makes A Good Play?'
NEW DATES FOR ' WHAT MAKES A GOOD PLAY? ' WITH PROFESSOR VERA J. KATZ: SATURDAYS: FEBRUARY 8 - MARCH 15, 2025! OUR NEW VIRTUAL PLATFORM...
Garland Thompson
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Join Us Live for Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter on Sunday - January 26, 2025!
We're sending our thoughts and love to our broader Theater/Production/TV/Film/Arts family and everyone impacted by the LA Fires. STAY...
Garland Thompson
Jan 15, 20253 min read
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