Upcoming Events
Riot: The Beat of Freddie Gray by Ty’Ree Hope Davis
Riot: The Beat of Freddie Gray is a dynamic showcase of art centered around empowering the African-American community. This production will feature a variety of artistic expressions, including spoken word/slam poetry pieces, hip-hop and contemporary dance numbers, dramatic monologues, and scenes.
YPT’s 30th Anniversary Giving Flowers Gala
Purchase tickets here. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, YPT will host our momentous 30th anniversary fundraising event at the Silver Spring Civic Center from 6 – 10pm. We invite you to join 150 community leaders, visionary sponsors, YPT alumni, educators, and artists, and a few celebrity guests, for an evening of food, drinks, dancing, awards, […]
About Productions
Each year, YPT stages productions and events showcasing the writing of young playwrights and storytellers from across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. With professional actors, directors, and production crews, YPT elevates young peoples’ voices and brings their stories to life.
Young Playwrights in Progress
Young and early-career playwrights (14-24) can apply to work with YPT on script development and workshop readings for their original, not-yet-produced plays.
Silence is Violence
Since its inception in 2015, Silence Is Violence has been YPT’s most immediate and direct route of addressing social justice issues affecting Washington, DC area youth through performance and community dialogue. With these young people’s permission, YPT shapes their words into a theatrical production featuring professional performers, furthering YPT’s vision that young people’s voices are not only significant but also powerful.
Virtual Theater
Check out our virtual theater to catch live productions or enjoy previous performances, as well as educational workshops and behind-the-scenes content.