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Plot Twist

Pictured: Plot Twist 2024 Participants
Photo Credit: Will Innes

PLOT TWIST

October 9 to November 27, 2025

Weekly on Thursdays
4pm to 6pm


Ages: 13 to 19


Theatre Direct Studio H

Plot Twist is a weekly after school program to explore writing for theatre. 

Participants will have the opportunity to write dramatic texts through improv, creative writing and voice acting. As a group, they will create and present a live performance for an invited audience. 

Entering its fifth year, this program provides a fun and playful environment for teens to collaborate and craft monologues, audio dramas, and short plays.

All levels of experience are welcome. Honoraria ($30/session) and snacks provided.

Join our fifth cohort to be part of:
– 8 x 2-hour sessions
– Group of 8 participants
– Playwriting, acting, and voice acting exercises including facilitated by professional theatre artists
– Creation of one monologue and one group-written short play
– Live performance for an invited audience
– A professional audio recording of your monologue

Pictured: After The Beep 2022 Participants
Photo Credit: Will Innes

The program is by application. Applications are now closed.

Check out work from past cohorts:

“Snowflakes and cigarette ash” (2021)
Written and Performed by Iylah M.
Sound Design by Jake Runeckles

“Dentist Accident” (2021)
Written and Performed by Carlos M.
Sound Design by Jake Runeckles

They Did It (2023)
Written and Performed by Fiona C., Veda H., Tomas J., Cristina M., Stephanie M., Ivanson O., Phoebe S.
Sound Design by Jake Runeckles


THE FUTURE IN PROGRESS