Philadelphia Theatre Initiative

Welcome to the Philadelphia Theatre Initiative,
a program funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts
and administered by The University of the Arts.

The Philadelphia Theatre Initiative (PTI) seeks to:

Provide theatre professionals with the resources to create or present theatre of the highest standards;
Expand the range of cultural programming available to a wide range of audiences;
Develop a sense of community through the exchange of ideas, information and resources.

At this site you can learn more about PTI, find eligibility information for grants, read descriptions of recently-funded projects, and download program guidelines and application materials.

To reach a PTI staff member, please visit our contact section.

News: Philadelphia Theatre Initiative announces 2008-2009 Project Grant Awards.