upcoming classes
Most PlayPenn classes are delivered online and open to participants worldwide.
Since 2015, PlayPenn has offered a dynamic roster of Continuing Education classes for theatre artists of all experience levels.
While our courses are rooted in the craft of writing for the theatre, we welcome all theatre makers, directors, dramaturgs, actors, producers, designers, and multidisciplinary artists, who are interested in deepening their storytelling skills and artistic practice.
Fall 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for PlayPenn’s continuing education classes. We are proud to be taking over the educational programming previously offered through the Dramatists Guild Institute (DGI) and incorporating it into PlayPenn’s own initiatives.
Our upcoming semester carries forward the shared ethos of both efforts: theatre makers at all skill levels deserve affordable and rigorous training opportunities outside of traditional MFA programs.
We’ve introduced a new pricing model to better support long-term students of PlayPenn and the Dramatists Guild Institute. If you have taken a paid class, either in person or online, you are now eligible for new incentives designed to make PlayPenn your home for all your continuing education needs.
Current members of the Foundry, as well as past and current participants in the Entrepreneur Program, also receive discounts automatically with no discount code required.
PlayPenn believes that cost should never be a barrier to learning. Flexible payment plans are available, and we’re happy to work with students to find a solution that fits your needs.
To inquire about setting up a payment plan, please email our Education Department or use the contact form below.
PlayPenn believes that cost should never be a barrier to learning. The PlayPenn Access Scholarship offers partial financial support to help a limited number of students join our Spring 2026 classes. Scholarships are awarded based on the potential impact of participation. Applications will open in February 2026.
Join our mailing list for future semester updates.
Registration for our Spring 2026 semester is now open! Classes start February 23. Join our mailing list for updates.
Since 2015, PlayPenn has offered a dynamic roster of Continuing Education classes for theatre artists of all experience levels. All PlayPenn classes are delivered online and open to participants worldwide. While our classes are rooted in the craft of writing for the theatre, we welcome all theatre makers, directors, dramaturgs, actors, producers, designers, and multidisciplinary artists, who are interested in deepening their storytelling skills and artistic practice.
From Dramatists Guild Institute to PlayPenn: Expanding Opportunities
Fall 2025 marked an exciting new chapter for PlayPenn’s continuing education classes. We are proud to be taking over the educational programming previously offered through the Dramatists Guild Institute (DGI) and incorporating it into PlayPenn’s own initiatives. Our upcoming semester carries forward the shared ethos of both efforts: theatre makers at all skill levels deserve affordable and rigorous training opportunities outside of traditional MFA programs.
New Pricing for Returning Students
We’ve introduced a new pricing model to better support long-term students of PlayPenn and the Dramatists Guild Institute. If you have taken a paid class, either in person or online, you are now eligible for new incentives designed to make PlayPenn your home for all your continuing education needs. Current members of the Foundry, as well as past and current participants in the Entrepreneur Program, also receive discounts automatically with no discount code required.
Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans are available, and we’re happy to work with students to find a solution that fits your needs. To inquire about setting up a payment plan, please use the contact form below.
Financial Aid
PlayPenn believes that cost should never be a barrier to learning. The PlayPenn Access Scholarship offers partial financial support to help a limited number of students join our Spring 2026 classes. Scholarships are awarded based on the potential impact of participation. Applications will open in February 2026.
Stay Informed on Upcoming Classes
Join our mailing list for future semester updates.
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