Playwriting |

Ages 9 – 13

In this class, students will become playwrights, actors, and collaborators as they create and perform their very own original play! The class explores every step of the creative process of making a play; from building characters and shaping plot to writing dialogue and bringing stories to life on stage. Through games, improvisation, and ensemble storytelling, students will learn how ideas evolve from brainstorming to script to performance. The session culminates in a joyful sharing where families can see the students’ imaginative work come alive before their eyes.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Dates: Jan 14 – Mar 4, 2026

Times: Wednesdays, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Ages: 9 – 13

TUITION: $320

Member discount: $256

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships available, which will be offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Faculty

Woman with blonde hair, glasses and a yellow sweater

Emoria Weidner (Teaching Artist)

Emoria Weidner is a teaching artist, director, actor, and educational theatre producer. With over 15 years of theatre education experience, she has worked with thousands of students of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Emoria is a teaching artist for the Pasadena Playhouse, as well as the School Programs Coordinator for Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Her teaching method focuses on individual voices, ensemble work, and inclusion of every student, creating a classroom environment where students feel seen and heard while developing confidence and social skills that will last a lifetime. Topanga Elementary’s Principal Kevin Kassebaum called her “the best educator I’ve ever worked with.” Paul Thomas Anderson once called her “an excellent writer and director.”

Sessions

Playwriting

Wednesday Class
4:30 – 6:30 PM

VENUE: pasadena playhouse

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“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 2 planned absences from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Box Office (626-356-7629). When cancelling a class, please also email education@pasadenaplayhouse.org with your student’s name, the name of the class/camp you are cancelling, and the start date of the class.

“When is Drop Off and Pick Up?”

We allow a 10 minute window for dropping off and picking up students. The Playhouse cannot be responsible for supervising your student if you bring them to class more than 10 minutes early.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.