The 2003 Young Southern Writers' Project of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival Anthology of New Plays

About the Book

The YSWP Anthology of New Plays gives a voice to a new generation of Southern authors.

The Plays of 2003:

First Place:

Shakespeare and Mushrooms by Samantha Pace

Second Place:

Public Skool by Kali Pyrlik

Third Place:

Responsibilities by Sarah Sprayberry

Finalists:

Untitled by Hank Bullock

Providence by Kristi Delaney

The Tap Dancing King of Alabama by Logan Donaldson

Shannon's Dilemma by Susie Fagg

The Struggles of Callie McKay by Whitney Harvey

E Pluribus Unum by Joan Kovatch

Charleston Heritage by Ashley Pier

Trailer Parks and Churches by Derek Pratt

Respite by Roger Smith

Black and White, Or Shades of Grey? by Cami Snell

The Alabama Shakespeare Festival's Young Southern Writers' Project Anthology of New Plays gives a voice to the next generation of Southern playwrights. The book contains works by the winners and finalists of the 2003 Young Southern Writers' Project competition, a one-act play competition for Alabama Teens. With an introduction by Artistic Director Kent Thompson and forward by Literary Manager Gwen Orel, this book also includes tips on playwriting, a list of good plays and books for beginning playwrights, and an example on proper play format. A must for aspiring playwrights and their teachers.

About the Author

As the State Theatre of Alabama, the Festival serves as a major educational resource and lifelong learning center for the Southeast?s citizens, from school children through adults, with publications, SchoolFest, and other educational programs. These efforts develop our capacity for language, thought, and imagination-vital skills for all areas of our lives.