Philadelphia Young Playwrights’ Civic Theater Project is an inspiring initiative inviting passionate young changemakers from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods across the Philadelphia area to dive deep into the world of civic engagement and the art of playwriting. After a semester deep dive into the issues that sparked their furor and passion, and a crash course in theater for social change, these students crafted original one-act plays exploring distinct visions for transformative change in Philadelphia. The project will culminate in staged readings of all 5 plays featuring professional actors, directors, and designers, bringing these bold new plays to life and sparking dialogue around the city’s most urgent issues.
Featuring the work of: Avigail Wus, Rut Pendrygraft, Harmonee' Summers, Angel Okeke, and Maroua Benfadhla
WHEN: June 5th, June 6th, and June 7th at 7:00 PM and June 7th at 2:00PM
WHERE: The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake
Featuring the work of: Avigail Wus, Rut Pendrygraft, Harmonee' Summers, Angel Okeke, and Maroua Benfadhla
WHEN: June 5th, June 6th, and June 7th at 7:00 PM and June 7th at 2:00PM
WHERE: The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake
Civic Theater Project is commissioned by ArtPhilly as part of the What Now: 2026 Festival with lead support provided by the William Penn Foundation and additional support from the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation.
