Network or meetup
Directors Gathering
A free network for theatre directors in and around Philadelphia. It holds salons and gatherings, mostly on Zoom with some in person, where directors talk about their craft and try out new work.
- Free
- Online OK
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What they do
Join a free salon or gathering, or sign up for the free membership to get the digital resource hub and the monthly newsletter about directing opportunities.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Working professionals
When and where
Free salons and gatherings, held on Zoom and sometimes in person in Philadelphia. Each one is announced separately.
- Days
- Monday
- Times
- Evening
- Season
- Special events only
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
CultureWorks Suite (in-person gatherings)
- Address
- 1315 Walnut St, Suite 300
- Part of the city
- Central
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Sign up for the free membership through the sign-up button on directorsgathering.org, then register for the next salon or gathering on the events page..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Salons usually run about 90 minutes online, with a facilitator who opens the conversation. Gatherings can include a guest artist or a short presentation, and the in-person ones open with about half an hour of food and mingling before the talk. Membership and the listed events are free.
Tips for your first visit
- Listing times are Eastern Time, and some also give Pacific Time.
- Register through the linked form or Eventbrite, since some events ask for an RSVP.
- In-person gatherings meet at the CultureWorks Suite, 1315 Walnut St, Suite 300.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Membership and events are free and open to theatre artists at any career stage, through a public sign-up form; the pages name no application or approval step..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. Membership is free. The salons and gatherings listed for 2026 are free. Some events ask for an RSVP.
- How often
- One time event
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
- Access notes
- A March 2025 online event has a recording with auto-generated captions.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: directorsgathering.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Sisi Wright, executive director Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Source: directorsgathering.org; Source: directorsgathering.org; Source: directorsgathering.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- September 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Status
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Location, Last sign of life, Online ok
- cultureworksphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, First step, Contacts
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Audience, Cost, First step
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts, First step
- directorsgathering.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do
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