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About
Theatres:
This program is being offered by Boston Playwrights' Theatre at Boston University -- in collaboration with North Shore Music Theatre and The Humanities Foundation at Boston University. Learn more.
Managing Staff:
The MYPP staff includes Kate Snodgrass, Derek Bowley, Jack Welch, and Dana Yeaton. Learn more.
Teaching Staff:
The list of professional playwrights who will be available for residencies at your school. Learn more.
Joining:
Massachusetts high school English and Drama departments now have the opportunity to partner with two prestigious institutions - Boston University and North Shore Music Theatre - to expand their educational programs in this unique and exciting way. Learn more.
The Program
MYPP was created to give Massachusetts high school students the opportunity to learn playwriting skills from the pros. The program is two-fold:
Workshops:
Participating schools will receive a two-day school residency, during which each student will write and develop a ten-minute play under the guidance of a professional playwright. Learn more.
The Festival:
Two plays from each school will be performed by professional actors at the annual Massachusetts Young Playwrights Festival, hosted on April 9 & 16, 2008, here at Boston Playwrights Theatre. (click for directions) This two day-long Festival will also include cold readings of Finalist and Honorable Mention scripts, professional performances, and a Musical workshop. Learn more.