Lake Erie Ink and Dobama Theatre join forces for youth playwriting workshops January 21 + 28
Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth and Dobama Theatre are coming together to inspire youth from our community to put their playwriting skills to the test. On January 21 and 28, youth will work with playwright Catie O’Keefe to write their very own play. A member of Dobama Theatre’s Playwrights’ GYM, O’Keefe’s plays have been performed in the United States, United Kingdom and Amsterdam.
During this two-part workshop, youth will write, read and revise their plays for submission to the Marilyn Bianchi Kids Playwriting Festival. The festival accepts original play submissions from 1st-12th graders from Cuyahoga County, and the winning plays are then transformed into performances, with costumes, props and all, at the summer festival.
The “Stage Write: Youth Playwriting Workshop” takes place at Dobama Theatre on January 21 and 28 from 10:30-12:30pm. The cost is $5 at the door. Interested young playwrights can register online at lakeerieink.org/register. The workshop is part of Lake Erie Ink’s Weekend Ink creative expression series, which introduce youth of all ages to professional artists and writers.their playwriting skills to the test. On January 21 and 28, youth will work with playwright Catie O’Keefe to write their very own play. A member of Dobama Theatre’s Playwrights’ GYM, O’Keefe’s plays have been performed in the United States, United Kingdom and Amsterdam.