Summer at PlayPenn! Professional Development Classes Start July 23!

This summer, PlayPenn offers seven dynamic classes for theatre writers and makers, including intensives on submissions, song dramaturgy, and script revision; deep dives into musicals, dialogue, and disability representation; and a study of groundbreaking plays by visionary women.

We’re proud to continue our collaboration with The Dramatists Guild Institute to offer affordable, rigorous training for theatre artists at all stages of their careers. These classes are designed to support your growth as a writer or theatre maker, whether you’re submitting scripts, revising drafts, exploring new ideas, or deepening your understanding of the craft.

Flexible payment plans are available. We believe cost should never be a barrier to learning. If you need to set up a payment plan, please reach out to our Education Department or use the contact form on our classes page. We’re happy to work with you.

PlayPenn’s Summer 2025 classes for Theatre Writers and Theatre Makers begin Wednesday, July 23.

To register for an upcoming class visit www.playpenn.org/classes

Starts Wednesday, July 23

Submissions Intensive: Writing to Win with Lucy Wang

Learn to finish strong and submit with purpose. Build real-world submission skills to navigate the professional world as a writer.

Starts Monday, July 28

Analyzing Musicals: Summer with Sondheim with Cheryl Coons

For theatre makers who want to better understand how great musicals are built. Study structure, storytelling, and musical integration through the lens of Sondheim’s work.

Starts Tuesday, July 29

Writing Disability on Stage with Anita Hollander

Reimagine your theatre practice through the lens of disability and authentic representation. Explore how inclusion strengthens storytelling.

Starts Tuesday, July 29

Crafting Dialogue: Tools and Techniques with Matthew Paul Olmos

Sharpen your dialogue so it reveals character, drives story, and keeps your audience listening.

Starts Wednesday, July 30

The New Canon: Plays by Visionary Women with Pandora Scooter

Study plays by groundbreaking women playwrights like Caryl Churchill and Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn how they’ve redefined story, structure, and the theatrical form.

Starts Thursday, July 31

Script Rewrite Lab with Andrea Lepcio

Bring clarity, confidence, and creative direction to your rewriting process. Learn techniques that will help your script land with power.

Starts Friday, August 1

Song Dramaturgy Intensive with Min Kahng

Learn how songs can drive story, structure, and character in musical theatre. A class for writers and composers looking to integrate music more effectively into their storytelling.

Visit our website for full course descriptions and registration details. Let this summer be the season you take your work to the next level.