Sophomore Drama student Alicia Velez has been selected into Manhattan Theatre Club’s “Young Playwrights Lab: Stem to Stage” program. This program is a 10-week writing workshop led by an MTC teaching artist and a science educator, culminating in a staged reading of a 10 to 15-minute play. This opportunity is perfect for the high school student who wants to combine their creative passions with scientific interest, and want to have their short play performed professionally.
Ally, who has been writing since grade six started the program on March 4 and is super excited to work alongside other talented young artists.
Manhattan Theatre Club is one of New York’s preeminent not-for-profit cultural institutions and a premier destination for both the most talented artists and discerning audiences to return to time and again. We produce seasons of bold, entertaining and thought-provoking new plays and musicals at our Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway and on our two off-Broadway stages at New York City Center.
For over 50 years, MTC has been acclaimed for identifying, fostering and supporting extraordinary artists at all stages of their careers and for the consistent quality, range and originality of our over 600 premieres, which include nearly 20% of all of the new plays on Broadway since we opened the Friedman in 2003. Much of this work has gone on to be mounted around the country and the world, appearing frequently on annual “most-produced” lists and amounting to a significant contribution to the American theatrical canon. MTC productions have earned 7 Pulitzer Prizes, 31 Tony Awards, 52 Drama Desk Awards, and 49 Obie Awards, amongst many other honors.
