June 23-27, 2025 - Atlanta Dramatists and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) have created two Youth Playwriting Camps for summer 2025.
The Junior Playwriting Camp is for 10-13 year-olds, who will learn about play structure, along with characters, conflict, dialogue, and action. The process will include creative hands-on games and exercises, quiet writing time, guided peer feedback experiences, and one-on-one feedback time with the instructor.
The 25 Hour Play Project is for teens aged 14+ who want to write AND direct AND act. The first two days involve creative writing exercises as each participant writes a 10-minute play. On the third day, we’ll read the plays aloud, considering them primarily as directors. Each participant will direct one play and act in two others. Rehearsals take place during the last two days. The process is engaging, involving and FUN. The first two days involve creative writing exercises as each participant writes a 10-minute play. On the third day, we’ll read the plays aloud, considering them primarily as directors. Each participant will direct one play and act in two others. Rehearsals take place during the last two days. The process is engaging, involving and FUN.
Both camps will culminate with a Friday night reading of original student-written 8-10 minute plays.
When: June 23-27: 9am-3pm, and Friday night showcase at 7pm
How much: $225 for family members of dues-paying Atlanta Dramatists members and/or family members of UUCA congregants. $250 for non-members. We also offer need-based discounts for members and non-members alike.
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 2650 N Druid Hills Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Who: Instructors Alicia Pillsbury (Junior, 10-13 yrs old) and Corey-Jan Albert (Youth, 14-18 yrs old)
Bio: Alicia Pillsbury has been a certified teacher for almost 25 years, teaching in a variety of educational settings, with a special focus on all things language arts. She has also worked in educational theatre for 18 years, teaching theatre classes, directing and producing shows, and teaching theatre-related electives, including everything from puppetry to playwriting. Her passion is working with youth and inspiring them to express themselves both on and off the stage through the various avenues that theatre provides.
Bio: Corey-Jan Albert is an award-winning playwright and songwriter in Roswell, GA. Her work has been seen throughout the Atlanta area, including Emory University, Georgia State University, Agnes Scott College, Neighborhood Playhouse, Act3 Productions, and Onion Man (now Vidalia) Theatre Company. Water and Wind, her album of original songs was released in 2023. She has taught playwriting throughout the Atlanta area, helping people to explore and develop their own creative voices.
To sign-up for the Junior Playwriting Camp, please visit:
https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474540
To sign-up for the 25-Hour Play Festival, please visit:
https://atlantadramatists.ludus.com/200474535
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