2025-26 TEEN WRITERS FEST
Offering Teen Writers Unique Opportunities to Generate Authentic New Theatrical Work
Our 5th annual Teen Writers Lab offers opportunities for youth of all abilities to practice playwriting in a nurturing, process-focused workshop. Young artists are mentored by top Kansas City professional playwrights.
Each year, at least one piece will be chosen for further development and given full production as part of Spinning Tree Theatre's path-forging Teen Writers Fest. In selecting our 3 teen writers, priority will be given to rising high school juniors and seniors. Minimum age to apply: 15.
Performance dates are February 6-8, 2026.
Teen Writers Fest is tuition-free, with gratitude to generous individual donors.
How it Works
1. Apply (see below)
2. We'll schedule a short interview with finalist teen writers, a parent, and a Spinning Tree producer.
3. 3 teen writers will be paired with 3 mentor playwrights and assigned 1 week of the lab. Sessions are scheduled for Monday-Friday, after school.
exclusive access to witness the lab
FRIENDS OF SPINNING TREE
As a Friend of Spinning Tree, you are invited to watch an hour of the 2025 lab process. You witness the genesis of an original theatrical work, and can see it grow to full production at later in the season at Teen Writers Fest!
Join Friends of Spinning Tree today and get an insiders' peek at 2025's creative process!