We are proud to announce the six plays and playwrights for our 36th Annual Playwrights Festival “Eyes on the Horizon”!
Bailarín, by Ms. Durkin’s 4th grade drama class (Hampstead Hill Academy).
The Lumberjacks, by Ms. Durkin’s 2nd grade drama class (Hampstead Hill Academy).
The V-Force, by 8th graders Ryan Robinson, Wyatt Gonder, Samantha Lee, and Carson Klaff (Baltimore Lab School). This group participated in a BCS YPF Virtual Residency this year, taught by Tonnia Boykins.
How to Find a Villain, by Mekhi Thomas. Mekhi connected with us this year through our partnership with DewMore Baltimore.
The Clock, by 8th grader Ryan Pratt (St. Andrews UM Day School).
The Goths Know More Than They’re Letting On, by 11th grader Kasey Stallworth (Annapolis High School).

YPF 2021 Professional Creative Team
Directors: Aladrian C. Wetzel and Danielle A. Drakes
Scenic design: Patti Kalil
Costume design: Chelsea Kerl
Sound design: Twi McCallum
Stage Management: Diallo Adams and Maria De Barros
Acting ensemble: Ricardo Blagrove, Kimberly Dodson, Samy Figaredo, Kayah Alexandra Franklin, Briana Gibson Reeves, Ui-Seng François, Inès Nassara, and Ryan Gholson

Playwriting mentors: Miranda Rose Hall, Heather McDonald, Kara Powell, Melissa Li, Otis Ramsey-Zöe, Kenneth Something