Young Playwrights’ Theater teaches students to express themselves clearly and creatively through the art of playwriting.   Through interactive in-school and after-school programs and collaborative projects, YPT connects students, teachers, families, actors, playwrights, and professional theaters in order to create new plays that reflect the intimate voices of their communities, with a particular focus on the diversity of voices that make up the American experience. YPT advances student literacy, creative expression, communication, and conflict resolution while developing a new generation of playwrights whose views are traditionally underrepresented in the theater and the community.   YPT also shares students’ original works with the Greater Washington community through professional productions and tours that include the area’s finest actors, directors, and designers. By presenting student-written plays throughout the region, YPT encourages a local appreciation of young artists and serves as a forum for communication between youth and the wider community.
	Young Playwrights’ Theater is successful because of the passionate dedication of a great many people. YPT’s Staff handles the day to day operations. The accomplished members of the Advisory Council offer advice and insight. The Board ensures YPT’s success with their guidance and support. Our Funders, Partners and Circle of Friends make our work possible through their generous support and collaboration. Our Promising Playwrights, students of unparalleled courage and creativity, keep us inspired. Our Resident Acting Company dramatizes the work of our young writers. Do you have a passion for Young Playwrights’ Theater? We’re happy to answer your questions.  We often have job opportunities and we always welcome donations. Feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions.
	After 12 years, Young Playwrights’ Theater has a proud history in the classroom, on the stage and in the community. Our videos, photo albums, news clippings and newsletter (the Wire) tell the story of our success.  Check them out! You just might see a few faces you recognize.