In its 178-seat auditorium in the basement of St. Peter's Church in Midtown Manhattan, this musical theater company presents more than 200 performances each year.

Young Playwrights introduces young people to writing for the theater and for themselves. Founded by Stephen Sondheim in 1981, Young Playwrights offers many celebrated programs for young people and teachers, and is a model for playwright development programs across the U.S. and Canada.