Baltimore Center Stage announced today its 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival will take place virtually. This year’s program also includes free virtual residencies for multiple classrooms, an online residency that Maryland students can join, and an expansion of the types of work in the festival, in collaboration with DewMore Baltimore.
“The Young Playwrights Festival and our residency programs are just one of the many ways that BCS is staying open for storytelling this year,” said Director of Artistic Partnerships and Innovation, Annalisa Dias in a statement. “I’m so excited we’ll be working with students and teachers to foster storytelling and creativity, especially now when they both feel so needed. I’m looking forward to our virtual YPF this spring, and can’t wait to read all the inspiring work that I know young people will create and share with us!”
The free residencies prioritize Title 1 schools in Baltimore City serving students with disabilities. The schools receiving residencies are Baltimore Lab School, City Springs Elementary/Middle School, Deep Creek Middle School, Forth Worthington Elementary/Middle School, Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School, Graceland Park O’Donnell Heights Elementary, Maryland School for the Blind, National Academy Foundation, and the Academy of Fine Arts.
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