Students write and submit original plays for consideration in the Marilyn Bianchi Kids\’ Playwriting Festival. Every play will be read and scored by at least three judges, all of whom have writing, education and/or theatre experience. Readers award points on the basis of imagination and human values as much as playwriting skills. The age and grade of each playwright will be taken into consideration by the judges.

Between 8 and 12 high-scoring plays will be selected for production on Dobama\’s stage for the Festival performances in June. The initial benefit performance (June 7) is ticketed, but the other performances are free general admission.