Victorian Drama League

The Victorian Drama League was established in 1952 to support the amateur theatre world in Victoria, Australia. The League has over 400 members comprising Theatre Companies, Play Reading Group, Schools, One-Act Play Festivals as well as many individual members. While the major proportion of its members are from Victoria it has a growing membership in all states and territories. The Victorian Drama League (VDL) provides many services to its members, beginning with its extensive Library of plays, reference books and tapes. The Library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. The Victorian Drama League is the sole umbrella organisation for non-professional theatrical groups across the state. We have over 60 years in existence, and close to 450 members comprising 230 individuals, 103 companies, (37 of these from country Victoria), and others such as play reading groups, schools, U3A groups, and One-Act Play Festivals. The VDL provides reviewers and adjudicators for your shows, organises the extensive annual Awards program, provides annual Youth Theatre Summer School, provides play assessment for playwrights and does this all on a shoestring and with loads of dedicated volunteer input! As a VDL member you will have access to extensive library service, and 11 issues per year of Theatrecraft magazine featuring reviews of your shows, interviews, audition notices and articles. We provide a discount on some services, such as play assessment, when you are a VDL member. Being a VDL member gives you the opportunity to support the organisation that supports your craft and your local company. When you are a VDL member, you have the right to be involved at committee level and to vote at the AGM. Individual membership $55 annually (pro rata rates available).