Programs
The playwriting component takes place between June and September virtually or in-person. Twelve to eighteen mentees are selected to workshop a first draft (10 pages) of a new script. During this time, they will engage in 3 Group Playwriting Labs and biweekly one-on-one sessions with their mentor.
Group Playwriting Lab: Three 2h sessions will be held, that focuses on playwriting skill development, creative prompts, and discussing relevant playwriting topics through the lens of the texts at hand. Click here to learn more.
One-on-one sessions: Biweekly sessions with a mentor will be held that will focus on specific development goals for each participant.
Group Reading: The program will culminate in an in-person group reading at the end of September.
Recommended age range: 16-22
One-on-one sessions: The mentor will meet with the mentee to assist them in planning for rehearsals and leading a creative team. Mentors are encouraged to provide youth with examples from their own artistic practice that they can work from.
Recommended age range: 16-22
Between October and March, stage managers will receive one-on-one mentorship to teach them about the role of a stage manager, the prompt book, and how to communicate with different artists and team members. Mentees will practice their communication and leadership skills through a real production. Click here to learn more.
One-on-one sessions: The stage manager will meet with their mentor three times during the production process: pre-production, during rehearsals, and before tech week.
Group training sessions: Two SMing workshops will be held to teach stage managers about pre-production paperwork, and SMing duties during the rehearsal process.
Recommended age range: 18-22