Ready to take your playwriting to the next level? In this dynamic and innovative new class, award-winning playwright Erlina Ortiz will guide you through the process of crafting a full-length play—from bold new ideas to the first rough draft. Through engaging exercises, lively discussions, and personalized feedback, you'll sharpen your storytelling skills, deepen your characters, and explore the power of theatre as a tool for preserving history, igniting conversation, and fostering community healing. Whether you’re tackling a brand-new idea or refining an existing concept, you’ll walk away with a full-length rough draft and the confidence to keep pushing your play forward.

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Location : Al Bustan Seeds of Culture : 310 Master St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

April 2nd - Virtual Orientation

April 7th - Class Begins (in person)

April 14th - Class Two (virtual)

April 21st - Holiday - will have writing assignment for this week

April 28th - Class Three (in person)

May 5th - Class 4 (virtual)

May 12th - Class 5 (virtual)

May 19th - Class 6 / (in person)

May 23-26th (Exact timing TBD) Rehearsal + Tech + Culminating Presentation

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

In 2019, Power Street was funded by The Bartol Foundation and The Resist Foundation to offer free bilingual adult theater classes, taught in both English and Spanish, at West Kensington Ministry. Students explored experimental theater with Gabriela Sanchez and playwriting with Erlina Ortiz. The program was inspired by the lack of opportunity to escape daily life that happens naturally as we get older - we envisioned this program as an opportunity for adults to return to imagination and play.
Students gained confidence, collaborated with their neighbors, and learned skills on how to share their voices.
This program is intentionally designed for adults 18+.
This program is seasonal and contingent on funding. Historically, we have hosted this educational program in the fall, spring and summer with community partners in North and West Philadelphia. Stay up to date on upcoming courses here on our website, socials and newsletter!

Yes. This program has explored experimental theater, first-person storytelling, playwriting, poetry, comedy, and more!
Yes. We require a commitment from students to participate in all scheduled classes within the course. This allows us to uphold fairness to the collective group and honor our teaching artist’s curriculum. We allow one absent day with prior notification to teaching artist (barring emergencies that arise).
We offer these courses free of charge to amplify accessibility. First come first serve!
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