WRITE A PLAY is a year-round arts integration program providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. From field trips to the theatre to see professional productions, to an interactive performance created at your school, to playwriting lessons that will develop the inner artist in your students, this award-winning program is designed to inspire the next generation of playwrights. Now in its 33rd year, WRITE A PLAY reaches over 47,000 students annually across the state of Florida; nationally as far as Camden, NJ and Woodstock, IL; and internationally as far as Scotland and Israel.
writeaplay@floridastudiotheatre.org
http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/
1241 North Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236
941-366-9797
WRITE A PLAY is a year-round arts integration program providing students with the example, the inspiration, and the skills to write their own original plays. From field trips to the theatre to see professional productions, to an interactive performance created at your school, to playwrighting lessons that will develop the inner-artist in your students, this award-winning program is designed to inspire the next generation of playwrights. Now in its 33rd year, WRITE A PLAY reaches over 30,000 students annually across the state of Florida, nationally as far as Camden, NJ and Woodstock, IL, and as far as Scotland and Israel.
Play #1: The Velveteen Rabbit
By Patrick Flynn
Based on the book by Margery Williams
In this brand-new adaptation of The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams’ classic story springs to magical life. When The Child gets The Rabbit, she is, at first, disappointed with her gift. But as the two quest and adventure through her storybooks, both Rabbit and Child grow, change, and care for each other. Over time, they discover that love is the greatest force in the universe and can make impossible things real.
Begins September 14 at Florida Studio Theatre.
Play #2: Imagination Rocks
Take the next step in the series with a play that will inspire your students to write plays of their very own! In this interactive experience, your students will learn the ingredients of a play and see a brand-new one created (using their OWN ideas) right before their eyes. More than just a performance, Imagination Rocks includes up to eight in-class workshops to get your students writing. All students are
encouraged to submit their plays to FST’s 2024 Young Playwrights Festival to be considered for a professional production in the spring.
Available to tour to your school beginning October 10.
Play #3: The Power of Peanut Butter & Other Winning Plays
Finally, your students will see the winning plays from the 2023-24 WRITE A PLAY School Year! Performed by a cast of professional actors, this original production features an anthology of stories that only children could write, filled with laughter, lessons, and learning for us all.
Begins March 29 at Florida Studio Theatre.
Subscribe and See All Three-Plays and Receive:
• Tickets to all three shows (50% Savings!)
• Post-show discussions with actors
• Study Guides for your class
• Year-round consultation with FST staff
• For every 15 students, receive one
chaperone ticket for FREE
Bus subsidy available with application.
Special discount available for Title I schools.
Kacy Jones
9413669797
writeaplay@floridastudiotheatre.org
The Velveteen Rabbit performances are Tuesday-Friday at 10am & 11:30am starting 9/14 and ending 11/10.
Imagination Rocks performances are Monday-Friday starting 10/10 and ending 2/23.
The Power of Peanut Butter performances are Tuesday-Friday at 10am & 11:30am starting 3/29 and ending 5/17.
10AM & 11:30AM for Velveteen Rabbit and The Power of Peanut Butter.
Imagination Rocks can perform any time during the school day.
25ft x 12 ft performance space with an outlet.
Access to private locked dressing area.
The Velveteen Rabbit and The Power of Peanut Butter are performed at Florida Studio Theatre's Keating Theatre 1241 N. Palm Ave Sarasota FL 34236.
Imagination Rocks is performed at your school.
A subscription is $15 for all three plays ($5 per play).
Transportation is an additional cost. Florida Studio Theatre staff is available to help with grant funding for transportation.