We already have our first Crossword Challenge winner! Congratulations Lauren Burris-Boyce! We have two more $25 gift cards to give away. Everyone who completes the puzzle will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Michele's in DC. Donate now: yptdc.org/give

#DYK? We’re undergoing a strategic planning process, and we want to hear from you! Please complete this survey by December 16 to share your experience with us: forms.gle/b7r6JFEC28SzfC…! Your voice is critical to shaping our future, and we appreciate your time!

Every donation you make to YPT goes toward teaching young people the power of their voices through arts education! Give today to get access to the 2022 YPT Crossword Challenge! yptdc.org/give

The Playwrights' Lab: Style and Form is looking for writers ages 18+ wanting to expand their skill sets. This 8-week course can be a great gift for yourself or another writer in your circle. Classes begin January 17, 2023. Learn more at: bit.ly/3VLzLOI

Donate any amount to YPT before National Crossword Puzzle Day on Dec. 21 and get access to our very first Crossword Puzzle Challenge! Everyone who solves the puzzle will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Michele's. Donate here: yptdc.org/give

Former Director of the Fillmore Arts Center of DCPS Pat Mitchell spoke with YPT about her connections to our past and how the organization has progressed in our objectives. Read more here: bit.ly/3PDNV29

DEADLINE EXTENDED: #DYK? We’re undergoing a strategic planning process, and we want to hear from you! Please complete this survey by December 31 to share your experience with us: bit.ly/3EV4KjQ Your voice is critical to shaping our future, and we appreciate your time!

Still looking for last-minute gifts? The Playwrights' Lab: Style and Form is looking for writers ages 18+. This 8-week course can be a great gift for yourself or another writer in your circle. Classes begin January 17, 2023. Learn more at: bit.ly/3VLzLOI

When you donate to YPT, you are helping us put programs like the Young Playwrights' Workshop in classrooms. Programs like these not only support students, but educators as well! Read more here: bit.ly/3VbJuwC

It's the final day to give and get your crosswords turned in to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Michele's restaurant in DC! Give at: yptdc.org/give

It is National Crossword Puzzle Day and we are happy to announce Richard Jaffe has won the drawing of our 2022 Crossword Puzzle Challenge! We appreciate everyone's support and participation during the challenge.

We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! The YPT offices will be closed from now through Jan. 2, 2023 as we all take time to be with our families and friends. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

The deadline is almost here. We want to hear from you! Please complete this survey by December 31 to share your experience with us: forms.gle/b7r6JFEC28SzfC…!

Now Playing: Putting DEI First, the 2nd EXCEL video short Please enjoy hearing from our winner in our second installment, Putting DEI First, and keep an eye on your email for the next video! Starring 2022 EXCEL Award Winner: Brigitte Winter, Young Playwrights' Theater youtu.be/LWQDrXxqlY0

Video 2: Putting DEI First Starring 2022 EXCEL Award Winner: Brigitte Winter, Young Playwrights' Theater youtu.be/LWQDrXxqlY0

Last year we PROUDLY celebrated 35 years of honoring and celebrating our #Drag and #LGBTQIA community at the #17thStreetHighHeelRace 👠 Empowering our LGBTQIA+ community are our #DCValues! #WeAreWashingtonDC

Education Director Jared Shamberger took some time with Team Rayceen Productions to talk about Silence is Violence: New Normal! Check out the interview: youtube.com/watch?v=qt3ZIF…

On YouTube, Erin Palmer learns about the upcoming Young Playwrights' Theater event on April 17th from the organization's Education Director, Jared Shamberger. ⬇ Please watch, like, comment, and subscribe. youtube.com/watch?v=qt3ZIF…

Arab-American playwright delves into queer themes in ‘Unseen’ bit.ly/3nrzuUA

On Team Rayceen Productions YouTube, Erin Palmer learns about Silence Is Violence: New Normal, the upcoming Young Playwrights' Theater event on April 17th at Prince George's CC Black Box Theater in Largo, Maryland. Tickets are available now. 🎭 youtube.com/watch?v=qt3ZIF…