Philadelphia Young Playwrights celebrates student voices through the art of playwriting. Philadelphia Young Playwrights provides students with creative experiences that build community, inspire change, and transform lives. Since 1987, Philadelphia Young Playwrights (PYP) has partnered with educators to bring the transformative power of playwriting into classrooms and community settings across Greater Philadelphia. Placing students at the center of their learning, PYP's intensive writing residencies advance writing-based literacy skills while developing critical 21st century skills like creativity, communication, and collaboration.