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through the art of playwriting.



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 New Writers Now!

NEW WRITERS NOW! 2012-2013 SEASON

School’s In

New Writers Now! Staged Reading
Monday, October 1, 2012 at 
7pm
FREE

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th St. SE

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Young at Heart
New Writers Now! Staged Reading
Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7pm
FREE

GALA Hispanic Theatre
3333 14th St. NW 

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New Writers Now!

New Writers Now! is a creative forum for students, artists and community members.

This series of staged readings features professional actors performing plays fresh from the classroom, followed by a community discussion about the plays with the playwrights.

Young writers discover the value of sharing their work and recognize that the community is invested in the stories they tell.
 

 

Objective:
New Writers Now! promotes community dialogue and respect for young artists.

Join us!
 

The staged reading is a pivotal moment in a playwright’s creative process. The first time the written word is spoken aloud and interpreted by actors is a moment full of power and magic.  This is when jokes land in appreciative guffaws or fall flat in silence, when a play finds its rhythm and begins to chart its course.  It is a thrilling, exciting time for our young playwrights and we invite you to be a part of the magic. 

Through New Writers Now! you get a chance to view the process and provide constructive feedback.  Join us at our next reading!

 

New Writers Now! - Luv in the Time of Txting Photo Album

On Monday, May 23, 2011, Young Playwrights' Theater presented our last event of the season, Luv in the Time of Txting, as part of our New Writers Now! series. The night included two plays written in our In-School Playwriting Program, as well as the final performance by the Young Playwrights' Workshop, our award-winning student theater ensemble.

Click on the image to view details for any photo. You can also view all of our photo albums on our main photo page.

Photos by Liza Harbison.