MARILYN BIANCHI KIDS’ PLAYWRITING FESTIVAL
June 7-June 9, 2013
A Dobama tradition, the Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival (MBKPF) celebrates its 35th year this season! Hundreds of plays are written and submitted by kids throughout Cuyahoga County, grades 1 – 12. Dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Bianchi, the festival is the nation’s first event of its kind, encouraging kids to celebrate the fun and joy of live theatre!
Marilyn Bianchi Kids’ Playwriting Festival performance days:
Friday, June 7: Opening Night Benefit 7:30 pm – tickets $25
Saturday June 8, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 9 , 2:30 pm
Click here to buy tickets for the Opening Night Benefit!
for more information on all Young Playwrights programs, email: youngplaywrights@dobama.org
We are pleased to announce the 2012 – 2013 winners!
“The Secret Willow Tree” by Genevieve Kootsourdis, Grade 3, Richmond Heights Elementary
“The Lucky Charm” by Ashley Holbrook, Grade 3, Richmond Heights Elementary
“If You Dream, You Can Accomplish” by Hannah Bolender, Grade 4, Lomond Elementary
“The Pie Thief”by David Cooney, Grade 5, North Royalton Middle School
“Hidden” by Paige Roesch, Grade 5, North Royalton Middle School
“The Big Brain Chess Match” by Maya Sklarin, Grade 5, Laurel School
“Locked In” by Cassandra Lis, Grade 6, North Royalton Middle School
“Poseidon I” by Gerald Mastellone, Grade 6, North Royalton Middle School
“Veggie King” by Stefan Rakic, Grade 7, North Royalton Middle School
“A Store in the Mall” by Carly Chester, Grade 8, North Royalton Middle School
“1324 Sunshore Blvd” by Evan Neczypor, Grade 8, North Roylton Middle School
“Deranged” by Ashley Davis, Grade 8, Lake Erie Ink
“Anomalous” by Mary Powell, Grade 8, Forest Park Middle School
“The Amber of This Moment” by Delaney Kelly, Grade 9, North Royalton High School
“21 Years” by Elena Joyce, Grade 10, Berea High School
“Broken Promises” by Katharine Zavagno, Grade 11, Gilmour Academy
“The Art of Kleptomechanics” by Mara Schoch, Grade 12, Shaker Heights High School
“The Dating Service” by Malik Bailey, Grade 12, Cleveland School of the Arts
“Cat and Mouse” by Eli Millette, Grade 12, Shaker Heights High School
“Forbidden Fruit” by William Gyurgyik, Grade 12, Shaker Heights High School
