2026 Bay Area Playwrights Festival
Theatre Professionals Weekend

September 25-27, 2026

 

The Rueff at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater

 

 

 

DO YOU WORK IN THEATRE?

JOIN US DURING OUR THEATRE PROFESSIONALS WEEKEND! 

 

 

Theatre Professionals Weekend offers industry professionals a space to create community connections and  to experience public readings of all four new works,  a mini showcase with  our Resident Playwrights, and opportunities to network with the playwrights and other theater professionals at a series of panel events and pre-and post-performance gatherings. 

Get a Theatre Professionals Pass to gain access to the entire weekend of events including: 

 

  • All four public readings with post-show discussions for September 25-27
  • Theatre Professionals Weekend Kick-Off Pre-Show Toast on Friday, September 27 at 6pm (only open to passholders)
  • Theatre Professionals Weekend Kick Off Party, post-show Friday, September 27 (only open to passholders) 
  • Resident Playwright Mini Showcase at 12pm on Sunday, September 27
  • BAPF47 & RPP Playwright Panel & Reception at 1 pm on Sunday, September 27 
  • Festival Closing Party on Sunday, September 29
  • TBD Pre-show Panel Conversations 
  • Master Class With Playwrights Foundation Alumni To Be Announced

 

In addition to the following benefits:

 

  • Priority access to and communication from Playwrights Foundation about the weekend’s events 
  • Free glass of wine or nonalcoholic beverage at public readings
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THEATRE PROS PASS: $70

 

EARLY BIRD PRICE: $50

(ENDS SEPTEMBER 13)

All theatre professionals with a pass attending Theatre Professionals Weekend will receive a name badge, and details will be asked at checkout. Click the button below and use the code 26TPRO47 to unlock access and purchase a Theatre Professionals Pass.

Is cost a barrier?

 

We have a limited amount of free theatre professional passes available. You may qualify for free access to BAPF47. Submit an application for a free pass here. 

If you would prefer to purchase single tickets, Pay What You Can tickets are available to theatre professionals by using the code 47TPRO26. You can purchase single tickets here.

 

CHECK OUT THE FULL LINEUP OF FESTIVAL PLAYWRIGHTS AND PLAYS HERE.

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