The Neighborhood Play Contest

FWISD students are invited to write a short narrative about a true event from their lives.  Themes such as cultural, neighborhood, family or school pride are encouraged.  Two from each grade level are selected to be workshopped into mini-plays by professional theatre artists.  The workshops are essentially writing masterclasses that are open to all students participating in the contest.  The entire event is 100% free and aligns completely with TEKS standards.  

Contest Rules:

WHO: You must be in enrolled in school, K-12, in a Tarrant County school.

WHAT : Either 1) Write it like a play! With dialogue and stage directions! 10 -15pages; or 2) write a short story in narrative and we'll help you turn it into a play.

WHEN: Entries must be postmarked or delivered to Stage West directly (ask your teacher!) no later than Nov 23, Please send to Stage West, c/o Education Department, 821 W. Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76104 and label envelopes with the word “Contest!”

Important stuff to know:

• Must be a true story though exaggeration is totally ok!
• Stories must have a beginning, middle and end.
• Want to write in Spanish? Muy bueno.  Type it if you can :)  

IDEAS: Write about something that happened to you.

Stories about families, friends, teachers, pets, holidays, food, culture, sports... YOUR LIFE!

For example, you could write about getting your first pair of glasses.  The beginning might be about how you discovered that you couldn't see very well.  The middle could be your experience of getting an optical exam, picking out glasses, etc.  The end would be a specific experience that happened after you got your glasses - such as being able to participate in class, etc.  

Questions?  Contact our education department at 817-338-1777