Yale Playwrights Festival 2025

A Yale Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies Curricular Production

The Yale Playwrights Festival (YPF) was founded in 2003 by Professor Toni Dorfman and

Alum Laura Jacqmin. For over two decades it has been a source of inspiration for writers,

actors, directors, mentors and peers. Every fall, students submit unpublished, previously

unproduced one act or full-length dramatic works-in-progress. Faculty readers select four

to six scripts to be included in the spring festival. The author of each script is assigned

two mentors—one from the Yale faculty and one professional writer—who work with the

student playwright. The festival culminates in a staged reading of the play before an audience.

This year’s festival is February 22 and 23 at the Saybrook Underbrook.

Saturday, February 22nd
12:30 Tashlich by Abigail Sylvor Greenberg
3:00 The Rite of Spring by Miette Maoulidi
6:30 Bleach Stains by Thomas Kannam

Sunday, February 23rd
10:30 Fundamental Filth by Suraj Singareddy
1:30 Pancho and the Brain by Cuatro Villareal
4:00 Saniya’s Salon by Aanika Eragam

For all inquiries, please contact:

hannah.kurczeski@yale.edu

Performance Dates & Times

February 22, 2025 - 12:00pm

February 22, 2025 - 3:00pm

February 22, 2025 - 6:30pm

February 23, 2025 - 10:30am

February 23, 2025 - 1:30pm

February 23, 2025 - 4:00pm

Location

Saybrook Underbrook, 242 Elm Street

Venue Accessibility:

Lobby is accessible via elevator near the Head of College's office inside entryway I. Balcony level seating is accessible via lobby entrance. Stage level seating requires the use of stairs.

Patron Information

Yale is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. ASL interpretation is available for patrons attending a production who are deaf or have hearing loss. To request accommodations: