For Youth
Fall Class: Professional Playwriting
Saturdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2025 from 1–3 p.m.
Write your own short play with Gin Hammond, one of Seattle's most celebrated theater artists. Learn to craft character, plot, dialogue, and theatrical action for the stage.
This Young Rep class meets once per week at Seattle Rep on Saturdays for four weeks. Class session cost is $400. Scholarships are available! Contact our Education team for details.
Pictured: Gin Hammond in her play Returning the Bones, produced by Book-It Repertory Theatre in 2019. Photo by John Ulman.
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Young Rep
Seattle Rep's Young Rep programs serve our region's youth by providing theatrical training, exploration, and engagement.
Young Rep Classes FAQ
Young Rep Classes are for students ages 13-20 (offerings outside of this age range will be clearly noted). Classes are focused on a particular theme and have capacity limits to ensure individualized feedback and small-group community building. Young Rep classes are open to youth aged 13–20. (Any offerings for students outside of this age range will be clearly noted.) Young Rep classes are typically held at Seattle Rep, 155 Mercer St. Full directions and parking details will be provided after enrollment. We occasionally hold classes at nearby locations, which will be clearly noted on each class webpage. Young Rep class tuition depends on the class session length (month/quarter-long, one-day workshops, etc.). See each class webpage for details. Contact our Education team for information about scholarship and financial aid opportunities Each day, students should bring: No. Young Rep classes are designed to support students at a variety of skill levels and emphasize growth through collaboration, training, and performance. We include "Experience Level" notes for most classes to help students choose what offerings are right for them. If you have any questions about suitability, contact our Education team. Yes. Seattle Rep is committed to access and inclusion. If cost is a barrier, we encourage families to inquire about financial aid options. Contact our Education team for details. Register through Seattle Rep's website or call our Box Office at 206.443.2222. We recommend registering early, as spots are limited! Please reach out to the Seattle Rep Education team with any questions about the programs, registration, or accommodations.What are Young Rep classes?
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