vermont young playwrights

24 years. 11,500 plays.
Now in its 24th year, Vermont Young Playwrights exists to provide every Young Vermonter an opportunity to discover their authentic voice through playwriting.

Vermont Stage, Young Writers Project, The Flynn Center, Weston Playhouse, and a network of professional theatre artists come together every year to produce the largest youth playwriting program in the State; providing a unique opportunity for students to explore writing plays that give voice to their take on the world, resulting in work that is often funny, provocative, and personal. Learn more
 "Giving aspiring writers an enriching opportunity to hone their playwriting skills with a professional: This makes education real!" 
                   - Brent Crum, teacher, Mt Abraham Middle School
"Oh, it was phenomenal!

I learned so much and gained so much more confidence with my writing.”
                                  - Lauren Forcier, student, BFA St Albans
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One young playwright participating in a feedback session after the reading of her play, with moderator and Education Manager Aly Perry, 2016.