Bucks County Playhouse Institute

Playhouse Institute Conferences for Educators 2023

Our pioneering conferences give educators and emerging artists opportunities to learn from experienced professional artists. Professional artists help participants learn how to utilize theater skills to inspire creativity and spark innovation in the classroom and on the stage. The Playhouse Institute is an Act 48-approved provider. 

Playhouse Institute Conference for Educators 2023

Enrollment is Now Open!

Taught by award-winning professional theater artists currently working on Broadway and at some of the best regional theaters in the country, Playhouse Institute Conferences for Educators offer a variety of virtual workshops, master classes, and panel discussions. Playhouse Institute Conferences are designed to inspire educators of middle school, high school and college theater with innovative teaching methods, production skills and an opportunity to connect with peers and Playhouse artists. Included with your registration is a ticket to a season performance at the historic Bucks County Playhouse. For ages 18 to adult.

Learn Skills and Techniques You Can Apply to Your Teaching and School Productions Right Away!

Fall Conference

A Show from Scratch: Creating Mind-blowing Original Theater with Young People
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
10AM-4PM; virtual via Zoom – $300
Register for Fall Conference

This one-day virtual conference focuses on creating original theater with young people. Workshops will cover adaptation, devised theater techniques, and traditional playwriting. Learn how to work with an ensemble to craft an idea into a compelling stage piece.

Earn 12 hours of professional development credit.