Playwriting for Kids (Ages 6–12)
This playful, high-energy playwriting and theater class helps kids build characters, shape their own stories, and create their very own short play or monologue. Kids will explore imagination through writing prompts, improv/ games, acting exercises, art, movement, and brainstorming.
Kids will learn:
- How to create characters with personality
- How stories begin, grow, and end
- How dialogue works
- How to turn ideas into scripts
- How to express themselves with confidence
- How to structure, write, and perform a play
Teen Playwriting Workshops (Ages 12–17)
Teens dive into deeper storytelling—identity, conflict, emotion, humor, arcs, and meaningful themes.
Perfect for kids who want to explore their writing through guidance and structure.
Teens will explore:
- Character motivation
- Scene structure & pacing
- Longer-format plays
- Revision and polishing
- Building a finished short play or monologue
Adult Playwriting Workshops
No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Adults get space to unwind, write freely, and experiment with storytelling while learning the building blocks of playwriting. Perfect for beginners, theater lovers, or anyone craving a creative outlet.
Private Coaching
1:1 support for any writer who wants personalized help, including:
- Playwriting guidance
- Monologues for auditions
- Story development
- Contest submissions
- School or theatre projects
Custom Workshops
We bring playmaking to:
- Libraries
- Schools
- Camps
- After-school programs
- Birthday parties
KIDS PLAYWRITING CLASSES
MONDAYS: KIDS PLAYWRITING AT RIVERS EDGE THEATER
There’s more to theatre than acting—and in Stage Crafting, students will discover the creative magic that happens behind the scenes. From crafting costumes and stage props to writing original scenes and learning the basics of stage combat and special effects makeup, this class is perfect for curious kids who love to build, imagine, design, and create. Whether you’re a future playwright, designer, or special effects wizard, Stage Crafting is your backstage pass to the many ways you can help bring a story to life on stage. Each student will receive their own stage makeup kit and crafting journal.
Thursdays 4:30pm REGISTER HERE.
February 5th-June 12th
FRIDAYS: STAGE CRAFTING AT RIVERS EDGE THEATER
There’s more to theatre than acting—and in Stage Crafting, students will discover the creative magic that happens behind the scenes. From crafting costumes and stage props to writing original scenes and learning the basics of stage combat and special effects makeup, this class is perfect for curious kids who love to build, imagine, design, and create. Whether you’re a future playwright, designer, or special effects wizard, Stage Crafting is your backstage pass to the many ways you can help bring a story to life on stage. Each student will receive their own stage makeup kit and crafting journal.
Fridays 4:30pm REGISTER HERE.
February 6th – June 12th
ADULT THEATER CLASSES
SUNDAYS: Playwriting Lab
Join Serena Norr of Let’s Make a Play for a fun and immersive adult playwriting lab where you will develop your short play, going from idea to a finished 10-minute play. Writers will be guided throughout the playwriting process as they learn about developing characters, structure, creating dialogue, establishing tone, setting, place, mood, and more! Readings and shared texts are also part of the class. The last class ends with a staged reading of your work. For all adult creatives — no experience is needed. Sundays 10am-11:30am Fall dates: September 13th – November 15th and Spring dates: February 7th – May 2nd
TUESDAYS: Acting: Introduction to Acting for Non-Actors with Serena Norr
Have you ever wanted to act? Join Serena Norr, playwright, director, and founder of Let’s
Make a Play for a fun and immersive acting experience where you will learn how to become a
range of characters. This includes acting games, scene study, character choices, some improv,
and learning how to take direction and modify choices. 3 Tuesdays • September 22 to October 6 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, L-215 • $90
THURSDAYS: Acting: Introduction to Acting for Non-Actors
Join us for an advanced acting workshop where participants learn how to develop their acting
skills into an off-book production. This includes working with scenes and a short play as
well as acting games, scene study, character choices, some improv, and learning how to take
direction and modify choices. The last class ends in an off-book production. 6 Thursdays • October 8 to November 19 (no class 10/29) • 7-8:30pm; HGHS, Library • $180
TUESDAYS: Introduction To Playwriting with Serena Norr
Students will learn how to develop their own short play through a creative three-week writing
program with Serena Norr, playwright, director, and founder of Let’s Make a Play. Students
will learn how to transform their ideas into a play by developing characters, establishing tone,
setting, creating structure, and more. The class also includes reading plays, readings and group
sharing. For all creatives, no experience is necessary. 3 Tuesdays • November 10 to November 24 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, L-215 • $90
TUESDAYS: How To Write Your Own Monologue Based On Your Personal Story
In this three-week class participants will learn how to develop character, establish setting,
set tone, develop backstory, and create the world of their monologues. The class includes
readings, prompts, shared text, group work, and a staged reading during the last class. This
adult workshop is for writers of all abilities, no experience is necessary. 3 Tuesdays • October 13 to October 27 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, L-215 • $90
will learn how to transform their ideas into a play by developing characters, establishing tone,
setting, creating structure, and more. The class also includes reading plays, readings and group
sharing. For all creatives, no experience is necessary. 3 Tuesdays • November 10 to November 24 • 7-8:30pm • HGHS, L-215 • $90