Pat the Dog is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and advocacy of playwrights and their plays.


Awards »

K-W Arts Award – Gowlings Literary Award Winner
K-W Arts Award – Gowlings Literary Award Winner

There’s lots to celebrate. Last week, not only did Pat the Dog Playwright Center sign on our 1

Workshop »

Workshop: Matthew Heiti on Receiver of Wreck
Workshop: Matthew Heiti on Receiver of Wreck

In October 2010, Matthew Heiti took part in Pat the Dog Playwright Centre’s 24-Hour Playwriti

Barrel Project »

The Barrel Project
The Barrel Project

A Multi-Media Collective Theatre Piece for the Waterloo Community For more than a decade, a pyramid

News »

Vern Thiessen: Live and Up Close
Vern Thiessen: Live and Up Close

In January, award-winning playwright Vern Thiessen will be making a special appearance in Waterloo.

Conversations »

In Conversation with: Erin Shields
In Conversation with: Erin Shields

What inspires you as a playwright? Where does your motivation come from? I’m inspired by what’s