About

The curriculum at PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS THEATER SCHOOL is unique in theater education, in that it is one of the only conservatory programs nationwide to offer rigorous training in playwriting, performance, directing, design, devised work, producing and management.

Playwrights Horizons Theater School is proud to have a reputation for creating and developing bold, exciting and innovative original works, and for producing a new generation of artists who are curious, adventurous, self-confident and dedicated to the collaborative nature of theater making. Graduates are poised to enter the industry with a broad network of professional connections, a strong sense of personal vision and an appetite for artistic risk.

Mission Statement

Through intensive, hands-on training led by a diverse faculty of working artists, students engage with a wide spectrum of performance traditions—from classical Western theater to contemporary global practices. As they advance, the program shifts in focus: early projects build a technical foundation, while later coursework is shaped around each student’s evolving artistic voice.

Collaboration is at the heart of the process. Students work closely with peers, alumni, faculty, and guest mentors, building a vibrant creative network that extends far beyond graduation. This project-driven approach cultivates the adaptability, resilience, and clarity of vision needed to thrive in an ever-changing field—and empowers students to lead with purpose, risk, and imagination.

Playwrights Horizons offers students an unparalleled opportunity for the cross-fertilization of skills, a commitment to the collaborative nature of theater, and a dedication to the principle that each student is a whole artist to be nurtured, challenged and celebrated.