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Philadelphia Young Playwrights

A nonprofit that brings playwriting to young people through classes, school programs and a yearly playwriting festival. It also stages showcases and productions of young writers' work.

  • Free
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Kids OK

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What they do

Join a free Out of School Time workshop for Philadelphia students, or a one-day Day Off camp. Students can also submit a play to the annual playwriting festival (the 2026 deadline was June 1, 2026) and can attend performances in the 2026 to 2027 season. Volunteering and membership are not listed.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Kids, Teens

When and where

Out of School Time workshops run in several rounds during the school year, usually on Wednesdays or Saturdays for four to six weeks. Day Off camps are single full-day workshops.

Days
Wednesday and Saturday

Office

Address
1219 Vine Street, Floor 2
Part of the city
Central

Workshop sites include the Asian Arts Initiative, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Rotunda

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a free Out of School Time workshop for Philadelphia students and register through its sign-up link, or call 215-665-9226 with questions..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Most workshops meet on Wednesdays or Saturdays for four to six weeks, and the Day Off camps are one full day each. Students go from a first idea to a first draft, and the Duchamp workshop has its monologues performed by professional actors. The programs cost nothing for Philadelphia students, and the site does not list start times.

Tips for your first visit

  • Start times are not listed on the program pages, so call 215-665-9226 before you plan the trip.
  • Workshops meet at different sites, including the Asian Arts Initiative, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Rotunda, so check the location for your program.
  • The office is on the second floor at 1219 Vine Street if you need to visit in person. The site lists no office hours.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: Several workshops are listed for beginners or for all levels, each has a sign-up link, and the programs are free for Philadelphia students. The site does not describe drop in visits..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Free. Out of School Time workshops are free for Philadelphia students. Festival submissions are free for Philadelphia students and cost $10 for students outside the city, with free codes for past program participants and a request form for families who cannot pay.
How often
Seasonal

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

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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
June 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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