Nonprofit
Philadelphia Scenic Works
A nonprofit scene shop that builds sets and scenery for arts groups and trains people who want backstage careers. It runs a free High School Tech Theatre Club and free one-day skills workshops for the public.
- Free
- Newcomers welcome
- Kids OK
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What they do
Join the free High School Tech Theatre Club on Wednesdays, take a free one-day skills workshop, or join the mailing list to hear about apprenticeships and openings.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Teens, Young adults
When and where
The High School Tech Theatre Club meets on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:45 pm during each school term. Skills workshops and apprenticeships come up on their own schedule.
- Days
- Wednesday
- Times
- Daytime
High School Tech Theatre Club (InterAct Theatre at The Drake)
- Address
- 302 S. Hicks Street
- Part of the city
- Central
Shop and office (Yeadon)
Meets outside the city and serves Philadelphia.
- Address
- 546 Penn Street, Yeadon, PA
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Fill out the High School Tech Theatre Club sign-up form linked from the top of the group's website..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
The club meets on Wednesdays for about an hour and a quarter during each school term, at InterAct Theatre at The Drake. You learn tech theatre skills such as scenery, props, stage management, lighting, sound, and costumes. The club is free, and the page says no experience is needed.
Tips for your first visit
- Sign up through the form before the term starts, since the page does not list session dates.
- The club meets at 302 S. Hicks Street, not at the Yeadon shop.
- Send questions to the general email address on the contact page.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The club page says no experience is required and gives a sign-up form, and the club is free..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. The High School Tech Theatre Club and the public skills workshops are free.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
- Children can take part with a parent.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: philadelphiascenicworks.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: info@philadelphiascenicworks.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (215) 560-8105 Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- January 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website, Contacts
- philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Cost, Status
- philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Cost, Schedule, First step, Location
- philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts, Location
- philadelphiascenicworks.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
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