Write -A- Play

New Ventures Charter School - June 3, 2017 

Students at New Ventures Charter School dramatized their studies of the Holocaust and genocide in our Write-A-Play School Residencies Program. 

PS 57 Write A Play - March 4, 2017 

The 1st graders at PS 57 did an amazing job performing their original play called "Better When I'm Dancing" following by a dance to Meghan Trainor's song. 

PS 65 Write A Play - January 30th, 2017

4th grade social studies classes at PS 65 performed their original plays about Native American mythology called "Children in the Stars" and "The Eagle Who Made Rain." They were guided by our extraordinary teaching artists over 10 weeks. 

​Playwriting, Technique, Collaboration & Teamwork

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Students of any age and ability can learn to creatively express themselves through dialogue that becomes a short play.

The various activities provided by the
Write-A-Play program are designed not only to be a unique learning experience, but also provide the opportunity for students to exhibit understanding through exploration, communication, and expression that is not always possible within the daily routine and classroom setting.  

Students learn:
  • The elements of a play: - setting, characters, conflict, dialogue
  • Theater techniques including improvisation, movement, character development, voice projection, performing
  • Collaboration and teamwork

In keeping with IlluminArt’s mission to educate and enlighten, topics incorporated into scenes focus on social, emotional, and character building such as self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, positive life skills and character traits.  The short plays are then combined with songs and dances that delight and impress their peers, family and friends.  

IlluminArt teaching artists conduct classroom residencies tailored to each school and after-school programs.



                    For more information contact:
                   Randy Topper, Artistic Director
                      randy.illuminart@gmail.com