The kids wrote their own teasers for their plays
The kids wrote their own teasers for their plays
The kids writing their plays
The kids writing their plays
The kids writing their plays
The kids writing their plays
Adults acting out their plays
Adults acting out their plays
Seven of Chattanooga’s creative minds are presenting their original work to the community and they are 10 to 12-years-old. This year’s playwrights will debut at p.m. on Friday where they will see their plays live for the first time at the Downtown Branch of the Public Library.
The Muse of Fire Project provides Chattanooga kids ages ten to twelve the opportunity to write original plays and then have local actors bring their stories to life. The participants met twice a week for two hours to learn about playwriting fundamentals, play theatre games and write a full play. After the plays are written, the young playwrights hand over their plays to local actors, directors and prop makers so their work can become a reality. Until the first night of live shows, the playwrights have no idea how their plays are being interpreted.
The Muse of Fire Project is inspired by the 52nd Street Project in New York City and is in its fourth year.
Seven plays will be performed this coming weekend. The Fall 2016 class have play topics that range from a story about bullying in school to a hilarious tale of ensuring nerdiness stays in the world. These performances are open to the general public at the Downtown Public Library. There are three chances to see the shows: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
For more information contact The Muse of Fire Project at tmofpchattanooga@gmail.com and follow on Facebook and Instagram.