Arcadia University’s low-residency M.F.A. program in Creative Writing, the only one of its kind in the Philadelphia area, is distinctive in that it incorporates both a dynamic online environment and a study abroad experience. The course emphasizes online workshops; personal attention from faculty; studying abroad, with a residency in Edinburgh, Scotland; and the preparation of both a book-length manuscript and a plan to publish it.

The Theater/Playwriting M.F.A. program is dedicated to developing the unique voice of each writer and equipping her/him with skills necessary to sustain a life as an artist. The curriculum for the Theater-Playwriting MFA is designed to allow writers to explore areas of interest both within the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, and outside of it, to explore a particular project or idea.

Rosemont College is a community of lifelong learners dedicated to academic excellence and fostering joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, the ability to make reasoned moral decisions, and a sense of responsibility to serve others in our global society. The graduate creative writing program at Rosemont College is unique for a number of reasons. We offer tracks in both poetry and prose, and in prose, students can choose concentrations in creative non-fiction, short fiction, writing for children and adults,...

The Westphal College Screenwriting & Playwriting program guides students in their pursuit of a career writing for the stage or screen. The program emphasizes the principles of dramatic writing through a practical hands-on approach to instruction. Our graduates take away the skills, experience, and confidence to gain an edge in a rewarding and competitive field.

PlayPenn is an artist-driven organization dedicated to the development of new plays and playwrights. PlayPenn fully supports the needs of the writer and the demands of the play in an ever-evolving process within which playwrights can engage in risk taking, boundary-pushing work.

Students in the Brind School's Directing, Playwriting + Production program act as producers and artistic leaders of Equinox, an annual new play festival that brings together student producers, playwrights, performers, directors, stage managers and designers for a collaborative production—without the assistance of faculty. Our partnership with Philadelphia’s Merriam Theater gives students experience with large-scale productions that operate under union rules.

MA in Theatre with an area of specialty in Playwriting available As a student, you will have the opportunity to expand your mind through rigorous academic courses, covering topics such as theatre history, dramaturgy, dramatic literature, theatre criticism and script analysis. In addition to these academic courses, Villanova also offers a number of performance-centered classes in acting, characterization, directing, musical theatre, playwriting and more.

Claudine Quigley Piechotta provides independent theatre coaching for teens in Bucks County, PA. Claudine is a master theatre professional with 20+ years in the theatre world as a classical performer, singer, director and teacher.

The Phillips’ Mill Drama Program produces several popular shows, including original musical comedies and cabarets featuring the music of well-known songwriters. Seating for these performances is cabaret style; guests are invited to bring their own snacks and libations. The Drama Committee and the enthusiastic thespians, singers and dancers who produce the shows always seem to have as good a time as the audience. In addition, the Drama Program offers a summer workshop for youth that closes with a performance at the Mill. This revives the long tradition of children’s theater at the Mill.

The mission of the Fine Arts program is to create students that are skilled in expressing themselves in the visual or performing arts. This program prepares students for careers in the art field such as professional artists, art and museum educators, gallery, museum or independent curators; and/or to continue on to M.F.A., Teacher Certification, and Ph. D. programs (Art Track); to work as actor, director, teacher, technician, and manager in the professional, academic, or community theatre setting (Theatre Track); or to pursue careers as performers, teachers, music directors, as well as follow...

The Lewis Center is designed to put the creative and performing arts at the heart of the Princeton experience. This mission is based on the conviction that exposure to the arts helps each of us to make sense of our lives and the lives of our neighbors. We pursue this mission by bringing together a vibrantly diverse community of people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, skills and talents. The Hodder Fellowship will be given to artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the 2023-2024 academic year. Potential Hodder Fellows...

Through a partnership between DTC and Ingleside Retirement Apartments, the Playwriting for Seniors Program was born. Now reaching a number of facilities, the program allows participants to meet and share stories of their past while also learning the fundamentals of playwriting. Ingleside residents meet once a week for ten weeks to write, edit and perform original monologues drawn from their own life histories.