This time of year always feels a little magical. The building is buzzing with excitement, costumes are hanging from every available surface, rehearsal music is constantly playing somewhere in the background, and our staff somehow survives almost entirely on coffee and adrenaline. It is exhausting, joyful, chaotic, and honestly one of my favorite parts of working at Music Theatre Philly.

What are our kids gaining when they spend time on stage instead of on a screen? At Music Theatre Philly, we get to see that answer every single week.

Building Community Through Theater at Music Theatre Philly

Over the past few years, our little non-profit has grown beyond our wildest dreams. We’ve moved into a new building, seen tremendous growth in our enrollment, increased the professionalism of our productions and introduced programs that serve new age groups like MTP Players and Playhouse Activities . MTP is truly a home for theatre kids of all ages. Every day, every season, new memories are made, new bonds are formed and our performers grow into confident and creative indivi