upcoming classes
All 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.
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 their needs.
To inquire about setting up a payment plan, please email our Education Department or use the contact form below.
Join our mailing list for future semester updates.
Registration for our 2025 Fall/Winter classes is now open! Classes start October 13. 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 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.
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 Fall/Winter 2025 classes. Scholarships are awarded based on the potential impact of participation. Apply today!
Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans are available, and we’re happy to work with students to find a solution that fits their needs. To inquire about setting up a payment plan, please use the contact form below.
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Unlock the ability to reshape your drafts from end to start, revealing hidden depth & breakthroughs.
Started Oct 13
600 US dollars
Study techniques from "The Artist’s Way" to reconnect with and deepen your artistry.
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Study the craft of lyric writing through the work of influential musical theatre lyricists.
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Captivate your audience with dialogue that holds attention through tension, emotion, and surprise.
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Master structure, character, and dialogue in short-form plays.
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Discover how to write plays that explode with presence, power, and theatrical wonder.
Starts Oct 28
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Second session now open! The first sold out fast—don’t miss this one.
Starts Nov 5
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