Nonprofit
PlayPenn
A Philadelphia group that helps writers develop new plays through classes, workshops, and a yearly new play conference.
- Paid
- Newcomers welcome
- Online OK
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What they do
Take a class for playwrights and theater makers, apply for an artistic program, or go to a public event.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
Classes are offered each fall, and most are held online. The group also runs a yearly New Play Development Conference.
- Season
- Fall
Philadelphia (mailing address on site)
We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.
You can join online.
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Pick a class on the Upcoming Classes page and press its Register link. For a payment plan, email classes@playpenn.org; for the PlayPenn Access Scholarship, use the linked application form..
You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Classes are paid online courses on playwriting and stage craft, with a start date and a Register link for each course. The pages read did not give class length, weekly times, or how many people are in a class.
Tips for your first visit
- Check the Register page for each class's level, length and times, since the class list does not show them.
- Read the refund policy and ask about a payment plan before you pay.
- Most classes are online, so plan on a quiet place to work and a reliable internet connection.
- Call PlayPenn at 267-807-8234 with questions before you register.
Newcomer welcome
Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: The classes page welcomes theatre makers of all experience levels, and each class has a Register link. No auditions or applications are listed for classes, though one course is named as advanced..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Paid. Classes are paid, with listed prices from $320 to $480 per course. A partial scholarship and payment plans are available.
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
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
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: playpenn.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: playpenn.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: mail@playpenn.org Source: playpenn.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: 267-807-8234 Source: playpenn.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
- October 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
- playpenn.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, Schedule, Contacts, Status, What they do
- playpenn.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Online ok, First step, Status
- playpenn.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do
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