Clippings '26: A New Play Festival at Theatre by Development

Tickets are now available for Theatre by Development’s (TBD) presentation of CLIPPINGS ‘26: A NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, playing on the weekend of April 23rd through the 26th, 2026, as part of PHILLY THEATRE WEEK.

PHILADELPHIA, PA: Theatre by Development (TBD) is proud to present CLIPPINGS ‘26 for a weekend engagement for Philly Theatre Week from April 23rd through 26th, 2026 at the Walnut Street Theater Independence Studio on 3 in Philadelphia, PA (825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107). 

CLIPPINGS ‘26 is a night of short plays by young and emerging Philadelphia-based playwrights in a reading format. These pieces include: “The Dissection of One Billy Burke” by Sophia Snyder, “Gay Book Club’s Worst Read of the Year” by Erin Malimban, and “Hey! What’s the Big Idea?” by Seph McAndrew. 

These short pieces feature the writing styles of emerging playwrights, a shared ensemble cast, and upcoming creative talent in the Philadelphia theatre scene. 

CLIPPINGS is deeply inspired by the Equinox New Play Festival at the late University of the Arts which allowed UArtists to take risks and experiment with different ways of producing theater. TBD aims to carry this tradition forward and continue to create a space for young creatives to enter the industry and discover their artistic voice. 

Tickets for CLIPPINGS ‘26 are currently on sale by visiting http://tbdclippings2026.eventbrite.com/ 

Tickets are pay what you can with a suggested $25 price. 

More information about Theatre by Development can be found at https://www.theatrebydevelopment.com/ and Instagram @theatrebydevelopment.