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Plan-B Student Playwriting Festival 2022

During the 2021-2022 school year, Plan-B Theatre worked with students and teachers at seven schools in five LEAs. Teaching artists used Plan-B's one-of-a-kind playwriting resource, Playwriting With Young People by Julie Jensen, to strengthen students' writing skills and help them create their own work. All seven schools were invited to submit work to the festival. We received 29 short plays (one to five pages in length) written by 140 student playwrights at three schools.

Here we present readings of 12 of these plays performed by Youth Theatre’s Conservatory students. Just click on the image to view the reading of that play.

Skeletunnel by Oscar B.R.

Doodles and Kitty Mini by Matai A.M., Charley C., Knox D., Ansel E., Penelope H., Ryea H., Aria H., Jude N., Rye P., and River S.

The Experiment by Audrey M. and Eleanor S.

Rose's Garden by Penny G. and Norah H.

The Emos by Ruby C., Elouise C., Nyssa K., Rujal D., Leo B., and Sam P.

The Story of Plant and Dog by Lily A., Mila B.V., Sujaol D., Avalyn H., Olive H., Ander J., Macy S., Tosca T., and Destiny H.

Lyra and Ava Want to Eat Outside by Lucy A., Alfa C., Nam Kha N., Kylo E., Felix F., Anderson G., Finnley H., Leah J., Jan L., Olive M., Margot M., Jonah M., Paxton N., Clara P., Penelope R., Jude S., Jahking S., Alex S., Vika W., Aalynah W., Silas W., and Emma W.

Conservatory Audition Form

Entering 9th–12th Grade

8th graders can apply to audition.

This program focuses on the rehearsal process and production.
Students rehearse a show developed for the group while attending masterclasses with their instructors, university faculty, and guest theatre artists.

The session concludes with a public performance in the Babcock Theatre.

Tuition: $1050.00

Senior Ensemble Placement Form
Students enrolled in Senior Ensemble will complete a short supplemental form in the registration system.
The form includes a brief video (monologue or song) and a few short questions about interests and goals.
This is not an audition.
It simply helps our teaching team get to know students before the session begins so we can plan the work and support everyone’s strengths.
The form will appear in your registration account and is due 30 days before the session begins.
Students may apply for leadership roles including:
Assistant Director, Assistant Choreographer, Dramaturg, Stage Management Apprentice, and Design Lead.
Leadership Lab meetings support advanced artistic work.

Entering 6th–8th Grade

Students deepen their skills in acting, movement, and storytelling.
They choose a focus area such as Acting or Musical Theatre and select electives while rehearsing a one-act production with their ensemble.

The session concludes with a performance in the Babcock Theatre.

Tuition: $950.00

Entering 4th–5th Grade

Students train in voice, movement, character development, and ensemble collaboration.
They choose a focus area such as Acting or Musical Theatre and select electives that support their training.

Students rehearse a short one-act play/musical throughout the session and present it in the final performance.

Tuition: $950.00

Entering 1st–3rd Grade

Students explore acting, movement, music, and visual art through imaginative storytelling.
Each day includes theatre games, creative activities, stagecrafts, music and movement, and rehearsal for a short story dramatization with songs.

The session concludes with a mini-performance for family and friends.

Tuition: $950.00