The VSA Playwright Discovery Program invites middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others, and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of another person or fictional character. Scripts can be comedies, dramas, or even musicals-be creative! Young playwrights with and without disabilities are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an individual student or a collaboration by a group or class of students.

The winning one-act play will be professionally produced or staged at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to view his or her work on stage. All submissions must be received by April 15, 2011, for consideration.

VSA has an innovative and FREE Resource Guide for Teachers to help guide teachers and students through the playwriting process.

For more information contact Mary Claire O’Neal, Program Director 502-564-3775 or maryclaire.oneal@education.ky.gov or visit http://www.vsarts.org/x244.xml for the Resource Guide,  Rules & Procedures and Application.

VSA Kentucky is an arts and disability organization whose purpose is to help create a society where people with disabilities can learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. Learn more about our programs and opportunities on our website at www.vsartsky.org.

VSA Kentucky is a member of the international network of VSA, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.