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CORE
​PROGRAM

For 30 years, principals and teachers have turned to PYP to provide our Core Program of classroom playwriting workshops for students in grades 2-12. More than 90% of Core Program placements each year occur in non-arts classes (English, Language Arts, History, and Social Studies). While the program is flexible to accommodate the needs and objectives of each school, our typical program... 
  • Consists of 10-25 hours of classroom visits by our professional teaching artists and classroom visits by actors and other theatre professionals to bring students words to life and offer revision feedback and support
  • Professional development services for the participating teacher
  • Access to the Playwright Commons, our virtual hub for playwriting curriculum
  • Facilitation of an in-school festival
  • Services of our Literary Committee for each student writer who submits a play to our Annual Playwriting Festival, giving them individualized feedback on their work

In 2017-18, PYP provided more than 2,200 hours of instruction in 92 classrooms through provision of the Core Program.
The PYP Year
Standards Alignment
Sample Lesson Plan

Impact

85% of students self-reported that participation made them better at listening to others and understanding how they feel

85%
of students feel comfortable trying things they never thought they could do before

75%
of students feel that their voice can make a real difference

2018/2019
​Core Placements 

98 classrooms in 44 schools throughout Greater Philadelphia...
​Click around and explore where we'll be spending the year!

Interested in bringing us into your school? Please contact Mindy A. Early, Director of Education and Program Services at 215-665-9226 or at mindy@phillyyoungplaywrights.org.
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  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Programs >
      • In School Programs
      • Annual Playwriting Festival
      • Classes & Mentorship Programs
      • Community-Based Programs
    • People
    • Podcast
    • Alumni
    • Supporters
    • Press
    • Careers
    • Donate >
      • Works in Progress: Dourdan
      • Works in Progress: Pryor
      • Works in Progress: Jackson Jr.
      • PYP Store
  • Classes
  • On Stage
  • Resources
    • PYP at Home
    • Quarantine Challenge
    • For Students >
      • Submit your Play or Monologue
    • For Educators
    • For Parents
  • Blog