The Valdez Theatre Conference strives to create an educational experience for playwrights and other theatre artists that enriches their minds and inspires their souls.

Against the stunning backdrop of Prince William Sound, inside the world-class Valdez Civic Center, participants are completely immersed in the theatre arts for seven days, with a blend of performances, developmental readings, classes, and social events.

The Conference gives a venue for playwrights to present their work in a supportive community of their peers through the Play Lab, Valdez Theatre Fringe, Monologue Workshop, and Ten-Minute Play Slam.

While it is an international gathering of playwrights, extra focus is given to embracing the storytellers who are speaking about the experience of living in the Alaska. The Conference is dedicated to the presentation of new work by Alaskans.