FSWW Online - Supporting Education
Join us for a high-energy, live-on-Zoom celebration of the Frank Silvera Writers’ Workshop. We’re spotlighting bold new voices, paying tribute to our 50-year legacy, and welcoming special guests from across theatre, film, and literature. Expect an evening of scenes, conversation, and community—where craft meets culture and the spotlight belongs to emerging and established storytellers alike.
What to expect
- Special guest appearances and artist spotlights
- Live readings, brief talks, and audience engagement
- A behind-the-scenes look at FSWW’s year ahead and ways to get involved
Whether you’re a playwright, actor, director, producer, or a devoted theatre fan, this is your invitation to gather, celebrate, and be inspired. Admission is free; registration is required.
Be in the room—online. Reserve your seat now and celebrate the art of theatre with FSWW.
November 9, 23, 30, 2025 - 1-3pm PST / 4-6pm EST
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FSWW Online - Supporting Education
Our organization is committed to supporting education by providing scholarships, mentorship, and resources to students from all backgrounds. We believe that education is the key to creating a brighter future. Through our partnerships we work to ensure that every student can have access to our world class instructors. Your donation can help fund scholarships for students in need of opportunities to learn and advance themselves. Join us in our mission to make education accessible to all!
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Your donation can make a difference in the lives of students in need. Help us support education and create opportunities.
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Limited to 12 students for personalized attention.
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About us
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
We are an arts organization dedicated to developing and supporting both new and experienced playwrights who tell stories
of the Afro-American diaspora
and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
To continue providing artistic,
developmental support for playwrights
rooted in the Afro-American diaspora,
and artists who are shaping the theater
of the 21st century and beyond.
Our Founders
Mission Statement
Our Founders
Billie Allen Henderson, Clayton Riley, Garland Lee Thompson, and Morgan Freeman founded our Audelco, and Obie Award-winning nonprofit in 1973 in the crucible of the American Black Arts Movement.
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Thank you so much! Your donations help us to continue supporting playwrights, actors, and directors telling much-needed stories starting, but not ending, with the Afro-American Diaspora.
