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The 27th Annual Young Playwrights Festival | October 17 & 18, 2026Directed by: Kelly Trumbull
Six World Premieres. Six New Voices. One Unforgettable Weekend!
The 27th Annual Young Playwrights Festival features six one-act plays written by the region's most promising young writers. Selected from nearly 300 submissions, these six original plays written by middle and high school students are professionally produced in The Lillie Theatre and capture the stories of today. New this season, visit the PLAY GROUND in between performances on October 17 & 18 for additional programming and activities, including staged readings of honorable mention scripts, drop-in creative experiences, food trucks, and youth-led activities. Finally, support Education Programming all season long with the additional purchase of a VIP Festival Pass, which includes tickets, swag, and more!
Saturday, October 17: 2:00 PM High School Performance, 6:00 PM Middle School Performance
Sunday, October 18: 2:00 PM Middle School Performance, 6:00 PM High School Performance
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1300 Bingham St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15203
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