SigWorks in the Schools: Student Playwriting

Continuing Signature’s ongoing commitment to the rising generations of theater artists, SigWorks in the Schools focuses on burgeoning high school playwrights. Exclusively for Arlington Public Schools high school students, five young writers are chosen to go through a 5-session playwriting course led by a professional playwright, culminating in an evening of staged readings performed by professional actors.

Fall 2026 Session Dates

• October 13, 4PM - 5:30PM
• October 20, 4PM - 5:30PM
• October 27, 4PM - 5:30PM
• November 2, 4PM - 5:30PM
• November 10, 4PM - 5:30PM

Performance: November 14

• Show Rehearsal: 1 - 6PM
• Performance: 8 - 9PM

All sessions and performances are held at Signature Theatre Education Studios.

How to Apply

Email education@sigtheatre.org with:

• Student's full name (first and last)
• School/Current Grade
• Email address
• Phone number
• A 3-page creative writing sample

Application Deadline: October 6 at 11:59PM

If you have any questions, please reach out to education@sigtheatre.org.

SigWorks in the Schools 2026 is produced in partnership between Signature Theatre, Arlington Public Schools and Young Playwrights' Theatre.