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...
In 2017-18, PYP provided more than 2,200 hours of instruction in 92 classrooms through provision of the Core 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.
Impact85% 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 |
Interested in bringing us into your school? Please fill out this from to connect with Director of Education and Programs, Madeline Charne and request a residency.
2018/2019
Core Placements
98 classrooms in 44 schools throughout Greater Philadelphia...
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