Seattle Public Theater Education is excited to announce the 2026 Youth Voices program: a free of cost playwriting to solo performance workshop for teens. 

Participants will each have the opportunity to write and develop an original short one-person play. This process includes:

• One-on-one weekly meetings with a professional writing mentor on Zoom

• Several in-person group meetings at our rehearsal space

• Pop-in mentorship from other local playwrights

• A culminating public reading on the Seattle Public Theater stage! 

• Please note that this is a solo performance

Who Can Apply?

Any teen ages 14-18!

Compensation

Participants will receive a $100.00 stipend for their work in this program. Please note that you will not receive payment until after the performance. Bus passes and transportation costs are also available.

Application Deadline

This application will close on December 15th, 2025.