1300 Bingham Street | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15203 | 412 431 CITY
Tracy Brigden: Artistic Director | Greg Quinlan: Managing Director
YP Festival

 

Join us September 29-October 4, 2009 for the Tenth Annual Young Playwrights Festival!

This year’s festival features six new plays from thrilling young voices, FREE theatre workshops, tours, and more!

Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for students for all public performances. Call the Box Office at 412.431.CITY to reserve your tickets!!

View our listing of featured playwrights

YPF SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
10:00 a.m. Middle School Plays- Student Matinee*
12:00 p.m. Optional Theatre Tour**

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
10:00 a.m. High School Plays- Student Matinee*
12:00 p.m. Optional Theatre Tour **

Thursday, October 1, 2009
10:00 a.m Middle School Plays- Student Matinee*.
12:00 p.m. Optional Theatre Tour **

Friday, October 2, 2009
10:00 a.m. High School Plays- Student Matinee*
12:00 p.m. Optional Theatre Tour**

* Talkback sessions directly follow each student matinee performance.
** Space is limited. Tours must be requested in advance of performance.

Saturday, October 3, 2009
1:00 p.m. Middle School Performance
2:30-4:30 Free Theatre Workshops
6:00 p.m. High School Performance

Sunday, October 4, 2009
1:00 p.m. High School Performance
2:30-4:30 Free Theatre Workshops
6:00 p.m. Middle School Performance

Participate in our series of Free Theatre Workshops!

Join City Theatre artists for dynamic, hands-on workshops on October 3rd and 4th, 2009. All workshops are free and appropriate for ages 12-18. To register, call Kristen Link, Director of Education, at 412-431-4400 x225 or email klink@citytheatrecompany.org.


Workshop Schedule:

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Workshop: Playwriting
Instructor: Alyssa Herzog
Time: 2:30-4:00pm

Workshop: Scenic Design
Instructor: Tony Ferrieri
Time: 2:30-3:30pm

Workshop: Costume Design
Instructor: Ange Vesco
Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Workshop: Playwriting
Instructor: Alyssa Herzog
Time: 2:30-4:00pm

Workshop: Scenic Painting
Instructor: Leah McDermott
Time: 2:30-3:30pm

Workshop: Prop Building
Instructor: Louise Phetteplace
Time: 3:30-4:30pm

For any questions regarding performances or workshops, please call Kristen Link, Director of Education, at 412.431.4400 x225 or email klink@citytheatrecompany.org.