Feedback About Our Performances!

  “One must take the time to honor those who, at a young age, transcend years and topple boundaries by producing significant, fresh works of art.”  —Philadelphia Theater Examiner

  “The best response that I heard was that a student described the performance as “beyond words” to another teacher. Also, students definitely have renewed energy and enthusiasm to revise their own plays after the performances. Many of them actually worked on their plays that night!”  —Teacher

  “Thanks again for the opportunity to participate in the festival this year. I love playing for student audiences and talking with them afterwards - they seem so eager to talk about issues by way of the performance they’ve seen. Thanks for giving them that avenue of expression. I hope to be part of the program again.”  —Actor

  “My students had a blast. I have to tell you I was impressed. It was a very professional production. Let me know if you have any additional plays coming up soon. Several teachers would like to join us next time. The word is spreading.”  —Teacher

  “AMAZING! FANTASTIC! Loved everything about the entire experience from the shows to the segues to the way you got the questions.”  —Teaching Artist

  “I love the tone and vibe you create at these shows. It really fosters a sense of shared experience and celebration and engagement vs. just sit down and shut up and watch the show.”  —Supporter at Collaborating Agency

  “I completely loved it! A wonderful performance!”  —a Philadelphia Theatre Artistic Director

  “I attended last night’s performance of F.A.T., Torn Between and Milk and Honey. I just wanted to share how blown away I was at your production - the passion, eloquence and humanity of the young writers for their topic came through brilliantly. Congratulations! You have earned a new advocate for your amazing organization.”  —Graduate Theatre Student

  “You’re doing a great service for the kids and guiding another generation toward the theatre.”  —Supporter

  “I know that the magic happens every day with every student and every teacher you touch!  Hat’s off to the playwrights, the actors, the director, backstage staff, et. al. And your enthusiasm is contagious.  I’m truly honored to be part of something so vibrant and so important!”  —Board Member

  “Thank you again for everything. I don’t think I’ve yet to absorb it all yet. It was an amazing experience and I’m so lucky to have people like you and everyone else at PYP in my life.”  —Student Playwright

  “The event was a lot of fun and the plays were really amazing. Thankfully I had not read anything before hand so I was very surprised and moved by the ending of Milk and Honey.” —Supporter at Collaborating Agency