Philadelphia Young Playwrights

NEXT WEEK…our Civic Theater Project students’ work will culminate in a showcase at What Now 2026! presented by ! Inspired by the question — “What do you want to see changed in Philadelphia in the next 25 years?” our playwrights met with Philadelphia’s powermakers, including and !

Topics include third spaces for young people, the criminal justice system; the intersection between substance use, mental health and homelessness; and the intersection between diversity, education, and hate speech. Join us for FREE staged readings of these original one-act plays, exploring distinct visions for transformative change in Philadelphia. Link in bio to register! 🔗

🗓️ June 5th & 6th, 7:00PM | June 7th, 2:00PM and 7:00PM. 📍Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake

Snail Mail incoming! 🐌 Yesterday our team packed 620 letters which will be on their way to your mailboxes soon. 📬

As we gear up for our 40th anniversary next season (can you believe it?!) we’re planning programming that honors our history and invests in the next generation of storytellers. Your support helps us bring teaching artists into classrooms, provide one-on-one mentorship, showcase their work with professional actors, and offer young people arts education that can change the trajectory of their lives 💜

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