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Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE)

Last updated Jun 2026

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Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE), founded in 2014, works to make the American theatre canon more inclusive and representative. Its AGE Legacy Playwright Grants award unrestricted funding to gender-diverse, often BIPOC, playwrights age 40 and older, and it runs education and advocacy initiatives around equity in theatre. Artists and supporters can engage by applying for grants when cycles open, attending events, or donating.

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Adults 18+
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