Young Playwrights’ Theater often collaborates with theaters, museums, and other institutions to create timely works, highlighting the voices of DC students in some of Washington’s most prestigious venues.

Prestigious Partnerships YPT has partnered with organizations such as the Smithsonian Institution, The Holocaust Museum, Woolly Mammoth Theater, The White House Historical Association and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to develop new plays that reflect the diverse voices of DC youth.
In-Depth Investigations Through our long-term partnerships with schools and community organizations, YPT is well positioned to lead students in artistic explorations of various topics, creating a series of in-class workshops that are rewarding for the schools and insightful for our artistic partners.
Past Success To see details about our past projects click here.

To Partner with YPT

Museums, theaters and community organizations seeking to create a special project with YPT can contact Producing Artistic Director and CEO David Snider at dsnider@yptdc.org.

YPT is partnering with organizations east of the Anacostia river to explore the rich history and generate community dialogue around Woodlawn Cemetery.

This historic cemetery, located in Ward 7, is the final resting place of more than 36,000 souls, many of whom played an important role in the shaping of our city and nation.