PlayWrite’s Showcase of Outstanding Student Plays Sat., Nov 22

Art is a sort of experimental station in which one tries out living. —John Cage

Theatre created by “youth at the edge” illustrates art’s ability to act as a catalyst for understanding and action—for the young playwrights, and the rest of us, too.

Come see our Showcase/Fundraiser! We promise an evening of fierce, thought-provoking, visceral short takes performed by fine actors. You’ll see eight powerful short plays created entirely by PlayWrite’s young “youth-at-the-edge” writers. Expect to be moved, intrigued, surprised—and entertained.

Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:00–9:00 PM The Brunish Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway
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