The After-School Playwriting Program develops students’ creative expression and collaboration by exploring theater as an ensemble.

Community-Based Young Playwrights’ Theater conducts the After-School Playwriting Program at partner schools and community centers.
Ensemble Work Participants work together as a theater company to examine the political, intellectual, economic, and social impact of literary and dramatic works, culminating in the collaborative creation of a play that confronts issues in the playwrights’ cultural history and community. YPT Teaching Artists lead the workshops, supervised by Associate Director Patrick Torres.
Culmination The end of each semester culminates with a community sharing of student work for students, friends, and families. Outstanding student plays may be given staged readings at New Writers Now! or produced as part of YPT’s annual Express Tour.

Recent partner sites for the After-School Playwriting Program include Kelly Miller Middle School, Lincoln Multicultural Middle School and MacFarland Middle School through the Project My Time Program.

For more information on how to bring the After-School Playwriting Program to you school or center, contact Patrick Torres at 202-387-9173 or ptorres@yptdc.org.