Welcome to "Playwright Spotlight" — your exclusive backstage pass to the creative minds crafting the incredible plays featured in our Theatrefolk catalogue. Discover the magic, quirks, and genius of the playwrights who help bring the stage to life. Let's meet one of these exceptional playwrights who offers the chance for your student performers to shine in their spotlight.
My life was changed when I discovered theatre in high school. I suddenly found my voice, and I still feel that excitement every time I see one of my plays performed by students. So long as I can inspire confidence in teenagers through my plays, I will continue to write for them.
I prioritize charactarization in all of my plays and try to mix as many different personities together as possible. If people learn something while watching my plays, I am grateful. If they have fun, I am ecstatic.
I saw a production of Fidget and was delighted by the performance. However, I was even more moved when I looked toward the audience. They were all kindergarten to grade 5 kids, smiling ear to ear. They were so engaged in the play, laughing and giggling and participating, that it reminded me why I do what I do.
Give students the opportunity to read as many plays as possible. Access to play scripts allows students the opportunity to discover for themselves what they are capable of, and interested in, performing.
The play that sticks out as a favourite is Split. The characters are all unique and their stories are told in a purely theatrical way that allows a great deal of creative freedom for actors and directors.
I never wait for the next great idea. Instead, I take the first idea that pops in my head and try to make it a great one.
by Bradley Hayward
Children of divorce are united through humor in this honest and theatrical look at the day to day reality of growing up in a family that's been torn apart.
by Bradley Hayward
Kids are constantly being told to hold still. But that’s impossible when all they want to do is move forward at warp speed.
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