Upcoming Events
YPT Masterclass: Hip-Hop Theater with Psalmayene 24
Join YPT and Psalmayene 24 for a one-time masterclass 12-1:30pm, Saturday, Nov. 8 at YPT’s office in Takoma DC.
YPT’s 30th Anniversary Gallery
It’s a big year for YPT! We’re turning 30 and we’re kicking off our anniversary celebrations in our own neighborhood of Takoma, DC, with an art installation at Willow Street Gallery. This interactive gallery installation, presented in partnership with DC Arts Studios, will feature a garden-themed collage of photos, news clippings, performance posters, and other […]
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.