Independent Workshop Readings are produced in collaboration with small to mid-sized theater organizations. These theaters often do not have the resources to develop new plays from scratch, which is where PlayPenn comes in.

By applying its time-tested model to a cooperative workshop with a producing theater, PlayPenn aims to ensure that more new work is seen on stages in Philadelphia and across the country. 

Past Partnerships

Past partnerships include the National New Play Network (NNPN), Native Voices at the Autry, the Sol-Project, Philadelphia Theatre Company, and The Wilma Theater.