Playwriting Camp 2023
Fighting Words staff and volunteer mentors were privileged this year to work with a gifted, talented and fun bunch of 11 to 13 year olds! Over the course of five days working, we explored playwriting and helped these fantastic individuals to craft their own short plays from scratch. The work each author selected for inclusion is collected here. To all the young playwrights - keep writing all of you! We hope we work with you again soon!
Fighting Words staff and volunteer mentors were privileged this year to work with a gifted, talented and fun bunch of 11 to 13 year olds!
Over the course of five days working, we explored playwriting and helped these fantastic individuals to craft their own short plays from scratch. The work each author selected for inclusion is collected here.
To all the young playwrights - keep writing all of you! We hope we work with you again soon!
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Man: (cries out in surprise) “I knew you were magical, but.. you’re a shapeshifter?!”<br />
(Backs away slowly, until he’s against the wall) “You don’t wanna fight me… please,<br />
calm down! This is EXACTLY why we can’t have you living with mortals - your power’s<br />
outta control!”<br />
Sally: (whines, watching the man with sad eyes, before turning back into her human<br />
form) “Okay, I get what you mean. I’ll stay with you for the time being - but only if you<br />
promise to look after my mother and teach me to control my power.”<br />
Man: (cheers,punching the air in victory) “Yes! Your class starts tomorrow morning,<br />
nine o’clock sharp! Good luck!”<br />
Sally: “And don’t think I’m gonna be staying here - I’m not. As soon as I can control<br />
these powers, I’ll be right out the door of this damned place!”<br />
Man: (chuckles) “Can’t wait to see you tomorrow!”<br />
Sally: Well, I can’t wait to get out of here!”<br />
Man: (closes door as he exits the room)<br />
Sally: (sighs) “Mum, please get better. I won’t stay long! Who knows what I can<br />
achieve as a human with magical powers?”<br />
End Scene<br />
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