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B.J. Tindal

Resident Teaching Artist
Contact: 
bjtindal@phillyyoungplaywrights.org

B.J Tindal (they/them) is a Black queer playwright, teaching artist, and sour candy enthusiast. BJ spends their creative time writing plays, poetry, and lists on lists on lists. They recently moved back to their hometown of Philadelphia after completing their MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage at Northwestern University. Since moving back to the city, BJ has been working with a number of organizations devoted to arts-Education, including Philly Young Playwrights and After-School Activities Partnerships as well as creating their own workshops designed to encourage writing-confidence for elementary school students.  BJ’s play Goodnight, Tyler received its world premiere in February 2019 at the Alliance Theater and has been published by Samuel French/Concord Theatricals in Fall 2020. Their other play, What We Look Like, had its inaugural production at Oberlin College’s new Irene and Alan Wurtzel Theater also in February 2019. BJ is an alum of PYP (2009) and is THRILLED to be back working for the organization that is responsible for their love of Playwriting.
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  • About
    • Mission & History
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      • In School Programs
      • Annual Playwriting Festival
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      • Community-Based Programs
    • People
    • Podcast
    • Alumni
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      • Works in Progress: Dourdan
      • Works in Progress: Pryor
      • Works in Progress: Jackson Jr.
      • PYP Store
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    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students >
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    • For Educators
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