Playwrights Theater was founded in 1997 by a group of playwrights to provide themselves and other playwrights opportunities and assistance for the development of their plays from concept through production.Playwrights Theater was founded in 1997 by a group of playwrights to provide themselves and other playwrights opportunities and assistance for the development of their plays from concept through production.Their move to a totally electronic competition is an effort to utilize the Internet to best advantage. In like manner, they re-examining the way they support play development. Their thought was to continue providing individualized instruction in the Dallas, Texas area. This effort was undertaken by John Navarro. Partnered with the Festival of Independent Theaters to provide a superior play development program to meet the needs of their local talent.
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At the same time, they believed there exists the real possibility of matching promising talent outside of the Dallas area with a guiding mentor using the Internet. Jack Marshall spearheaded this project. They hoped to launch that initiative in the Spring of 2005. Participation was open to any person who could demonstrate a serious interest in and committment to writing for the theater, from someone trying to write their first play to the produced playwright.
They believed that the play--and its architect, the playwright--is the foundation of theater. They are self-supporting. They do not receive nor have they sought grants, public or corporate. They are not adverse to receiving money, but they prefer the freedom of artistic decision. They are incorporated in the State of Texas and have been recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) organization. So your donation to support their work is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your support, whether it was reading for the competition, volunteering back stage or front of the house, in-kind services, or financial is greatly appreciated.
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The In-School Playwriting Program enhances student literacy, creative expression and collaboration through the art of playwriting. With 12 years of experience in the classroom, Playwrights Theater has developed this interactive series of workshops through which students learn how to craft a play while exploring improvisation, free writing, revision, rehearsal and performance. During 14 in-class workshops, students explore the mechanics of language, drama, and self-expression, culminating with each student writing his or her own short play. Professional actors and directors visit the classroom throughout the process, reading students’ plays and helping to bring their words to life. Students also have the opportunity to study published plays and attend matinee performances, after which they discuss the plays with actors and directors. The most dynamic plays are chosen by a reading committee, composed of professional playwrights, directors, and actors, to be performed in the New Play Festival, which is produced by theater professionals at a local professional theater.
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Each year has further developed and refined its process and several schools throughout the district now rely on us to provide its holistic learning process as a means of enhancing student literacy, communication, and creativity in the classroom. By emphasizing reading, writing, and revision, the In-School Playwriting Program improves literacy in the following target areas:
In 2005, only 30 percent of high school students in district scored at the proficient level in reading on standardized tests. In response, Playwrights Theater crafted a new playwriting curriculum that addresses and integrates the new DCPS English Language Arts Standards. Expanding its long-term partnership with Bell Multicultural High School to work with the entire 11th grade and faculty on this new curriculum, our model exemplifies the philosophy emphasized in these new standards and inherent in our work: learning an interactive writing process in the classroom as a means of creative self-expression is central to successful student learning.
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