PlayPenn invites the most exciting and successful theatrical voices to share their talent and craft directly with you in an intimate class setting. Currently all our courses are being presented online.

Summer Class Offerings Are Here!
We are live with a fully online class for writers and enthusiasts of all experience levels. Payment plans will also be available. Contact us today to inquire about payment options.
Got Questions? Email our Education Department: classes@playpenn.org
Scholarships Opportunities
Need-based scholarships are available with the aim of removing barriers to participation for longtime theatre-lovers and emerging artists alike.
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Contact classes@playpenn.org for more information.
A Note from Our Education Department
Sharing your play with the world is an incredible rush—but it’s also unarguably terrifying. After an often isolating writing process, your work is exposed for everyone to see. We know just how vulnerable writers are in these moments, and we’re passionate about helping to navigate them.
Here at PlayPenn, we offer our students supportive opportunities to test out new work and hone their craft, providing them with a sense of camaraderie at all stages of their writing careers. Our PlayPenn classes encourage writers to bounce ideas off of one another, commiserate about industry challenges, and be inspired by the world-class writers and industry experts leading each course. We apply this same ethos to The Foundry, our intensive writers group for emerging Philadelphia playwrights; and to our public readings of our students’ works in progress throughout the year.
By taking a PlayPenn class, you become part of a welcoming community of experienced playwrights, avid playgoers, recent grads, and everyone in between. Please join us!
Upcoming Classes
Summer 2022
To View Available Classes and Register
Visit the Class Registration Page
For questions or payment plan options, email: classes@playpenn.org