FAQs
Who can submit a play?
An individual or group of people, all under the age of 19 or attending a Greater Philadelphia region high school during time of submission. You do NOT need a Young Playwrights Program at your school to submit.
For more information visit SUBMIT YOUR PLAY! and ANNUAL PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL.
How do I submit a play?
To learn format and guidelines, please click SUBMIT YOUR PLAY!
See WINNING STUDENT PLAYWRIGHTS from years past.
How can I invest in Young Playwrights?
DONATE ONLINE
Use our secure Network for Good account if you wish to make a tax-deductible gift with your VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover.
Donate by Phone
Make a contribution by phone: please call our offices at 215.665.9226 with your VISA or MasterCard.
Donate by Mail
Send a check, payable to Philadelphia Young Playwrights to:
Philadelphia Young Playwrights
1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
For more information click WAYS TO SUPPORT.
How do I find information about Young Playwrights performances?
Visit ON STAGE for current and upcoming productions of student written works.
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How do I bring Young Playwrights Program to my school?
Parents and students, become an advocate and encourage your school teacher and/or principal to contact our agency.
Teachers and principals, contact Amy Hodgdon at (215) 665-9226 today to tap the potential of your students through playwriting.
How can I volunteer for Young Playwrights?
Visit our VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES or join our MAILING LIST.
I went through the Young Playwrights Program, how can I share my experiences?
Visit ALUMNI and contact Genne Murphy.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Quiara Alegría Hudes, a 1993 winner of the Annual Playwriting Festival, wrote the Tony-nominated book for the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “In the Heights,” and was a finalist for the 2007 and 2009 Pulitzer Prizes. Ms. Hudes has returned to Young Playwrights as a board member to ensure more young people get the opportunities and rewards of the Playwriting Festival that she so well leveraged.
Where is the Philadelphia Young Playwrights office?
Our office is located on the 2nd floor of the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania building at
Is there discounted parking near the Philadelphia Young Playwrights office?
Patriot Parking Inc., the lot that takes up the block between 16th and 17th streets along Vine Street. The entrance is at 17th and Vine Streets.
The discounted rate available at this lot is $5.00 for up to four hours of parking and $8.00 maximum. In order to receive the discount, the individual will park, get a ticket and leave his or her keys with the attendant. The receptionist or security guard at United Way would then affix a sticker to the ticket denoting that the person was attending a meeting or event at United Way. The discount would be taken at the parking lot when the ticket is presented for payment.
What if my question is not answered here?
Please feel free to email Info or call us at the office at (215) 665.9226!