Community Gathering with Theatre in the X at Holy Apostles and Mediator Church

Join Theatre in the X for a special community event presented in partnership with PlayPenn as part of the 2025 New Play Development Conference.

On July 6 at 5pm at Holy Apostles and Mediator Church, enjoy an evening of food, conversation, and creative exploration inspired by Harlem Canary/Tokyo Crow by playwright Andrew Saito.

Led by Theatre in the X Co-Artistic Director Carlo Campbell, this participatory gathering may also include the chance to read or improvise from the play in progress. A reading of the play Harlem Canary/Tokyo Crow will be presented for free on July 13 at 7pm at Painted Bride and July 20 at 2pm at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake.

Together, we’ll explore themes of division and connection across race, class, nationality, and generation. Come eat, connect, and help shape the stories we tell.

About the 2025 New Play Development Conference

PlayPenn, a national new play development center based in Philadelphia, proudly announces the 2025 New Play Development Conference, taking place from July 5th to July 20th, 2025. For nearly two decades, PlayPenn has been a cornerstone of new play development, providing a vital platform for playwrights to create, collaborate and connect.

This year, the conference extends its reach beyond a single location to bring new plays into communities across four Philadelphia County districts, thanks to a groundbreaking collaboration with InterAct Theatre Company, Philadelphia Theatre Company, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, Power Street Theatre, Theatre in the X, and the Wilma Theater. The collaboration  aims to foster greater sustainability in the arts by sharing resources and expanding audiences.

Learn more about the full conference