Philadelphia Young Playwrights

Philadelphia Young Playwrights taps the potential of youth and inspires learning through playwriting.



In executing our mission, PYP focuses on:

Improving students’ writing-based literacy skills

Enhancing students’ sense of agency, responsibility and self-esteem

Cultivating joy and focusing on the whole child

Modeling new, effective ways of teaching

Reaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Engaging students, their families, and communities in the creation and production of theater