Nonprofit
Theater of Witness
A testimonial theater group that turns true stories from people whose voices are often overlooked into plays and films, which the storytellers perform themselves.
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What they do
Send a reflection or tribute through the website, book a screening or workshop for the film Grand Young Women by email, or make a donation. A small group of teens and young adults develops new work with the company through partners AFAHO and CAPA, by selection.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- All ages
When and where
There is no regular schedule. The film Grand Young Women can be booked for a screening or workshop by email, and new productions are announced on the website.
- Season
- Special events only
Does not meet on a regular schedule.
Suzanne Roberts Theatre (2026 GrandWomen run)
- Address
- 480 South Broad Street
Office
- Address
- 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300
- Part of the city
- Central
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Email teya@theaterofwitness.org to book a screening or workshop for Grand Young Women, or send a reflection through the website form..
Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.
What to expect
Grand Young Women is a 30 minute film made with five girls of African heritage from the African Family Health Organization. The site does not say how a screening or workshop is run, how long it lasts, or what it costs, so ask when you book.
Tips for your first visit
- Book by email, since the site lists no phone number or office hours.
- The office is at 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300, but the site gives no hours for it.
- To take part before a screening, send a reflection through the website form.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: The site lists no drop in events, classes, or volunteer roles, and the teen group works by selection, so the public way in is booking a screening by email and the way in is unclear..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Cost not known yet. The site lists no fee for a screening or workshop. The group asks for tax-deductible donations.
- How often
- One time event
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: theaterofwitness.org Source: Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: teya@theaterofwitness.org Source: theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026 ; Source: theaterofwitness.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
- June 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
- theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Contacts, First step
- thephiladelphiacitizen.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Status
- theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step, Schedule, Requirements
- theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Contacts, First step, First visit tips
- theaterofwitness.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, Cost, What to expect, Schedule
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