Young Writer's Project
Theatre of NOTE (Hollywood, C.A.)
Cougar Theatre has been very fortunate to work under the guidance and mentorship of amazing artists from Theatre of NOTE the previous 3 years. We have been able to complete a play as an ensemble each year and submit it to the Young Writer's Project. We look forward to another year of writing.
Something Old, Something New (2018)
Students composed an original verbatim piece dealing with identity development, the process of unpacking trauma - literally & figuratively - and healing.
Still (2017)
Students composed an original verbatim piece dealing with self-harm and suicide; what are some factors teens deal with that might contribute to self-harm? LGBTQ visibility or lack there of; body shaming; bullying; sexual assault...
Today (2016)
Students composed an original verbatim piece using interviews and twitter feeds on police brutality in our country. This piece took nearly 2 years to finish as the weight of the topic was too great and every #28Hours another life is lost.