When My Sleeping Dragon Woke at Princeton University

Join Sharon Washington and Chuck Schultz at Princeton University from March 31 to April 3, 2025, as they take part in When Pages Breathe: The Greatness of Gatsby, a series celebrating the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby. The 4-day, 5-part event includes panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and theatrical performances….READ MORE


Albany Film Festival, Saturday, March 29

Join Sharon and Chuck at the NYS Writers Institute Albany Film Festival on Saturday, March 29, from 12-2 p.m. for a film screening and discussion moderated by Paul Collins-Hackett, executive director of local literacy organization/nonprofit organization The RED Bookshelf. The Writers Institute’s mission is to be one of the nation’s preeminent literary presenting organizations. The festival includes in-depth panel discussions and how-to workshops with writers, screenwriters, filmmakers, film industry professionals, film critics, and authors who have adapted their books into films.…LEARN MORE


Check Out the Film Trailer Today!

Veteran actor and TONY-nominated playwright Sharon Washington commits to writing a play about her fairytale childhood living inside a New York public library, but there’s an unforeseen cost – waking the family dragon she thought she’d silenced decades ago.


Sharon and Chuck in the December ‘24 Issue of Chronogram Magazine!

From a little girl wandering library aisles to a Tony-nominated playwright! Sharon Washington’s story reminds us that creativity can spark in the most unexpected places. Dive into her life in When My Sleeping Dragon Woke — a heartfelt documentary exploring family, identity, and artistic achievement. Read the article!


INFORMATION AND EVENTS…

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    Host Your Own Screening

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  • Sharon and Chuck at the 2023 TONY Awards

    Sharon Washington: TONY Nominated Playwright!

    Read the EBONY article on Sharon’s NEW YORK, NEW YORK Journey

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    Colman Domingo Now Executive Producer

    Edith Productions Signs With BluePrint on WMSDW

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    Winner! Best Documentary Feature Premiere!

    Heartland International Film Festival Awards WMSDW

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    Chuck and Judah Featured in IDA Article

    A candid discussion about their journey to make WMSDW.

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    DCTV's Firehouse Cinema Screenings Photo Gallery

    Take a peek at the When My Sleeping Dragon Woke NYC premiere photos from Wednesday, October 18 & Thursday, October 19 at the Firehouse Cinema.