Grady Alumna Leads GHS Students in Playwriting Workshop
The Playmakers’ Playwriting Workshop was sponsored by the Grady Writing Center, which is an after-school drop-in center for writing that also sponsors writing competitions, other workshops and a Summer Writing Camp.
By Anna Winer Over a whirlwind weekend, January 25 and 26, six Grady High School students participated in a playwriting workshop and produced six one-act, two-character plays, from initial conception through performance. Telescoping a process that usually takes months into just over 24 hours was a thrilling ride for the student participants. “To see my play come to life on stage by professional actors was incredible!” said Kelsey Hubbard, a repeat participant. “This is the one day in the school year I live for!” remarked enthused Avanti Lemons, a two-time attendee, who is already looking forward to next year’s workshop. Led by Megan Cramer, Grady alumna and Associate Artistic Director of the 52nd Street Project in New York City, the …
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Alex Peterson
10:33 pm on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
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