Young Playwrights' Work Coming to Kean University

Two Chatham students have won the Playwrights Theatre 30th annual New Jersey Young Playwrights Contest.

Fourth-grader Matthew Sidorovich, a student at Lafayette Elementary School, was recognized for a play titled A Tale of Two Kitties. Fellow fourth-grader Anna Gregory, also a student at Lafayette Elementary School, was recognized for a play titled It All Happened in 24 Hours.

“We read a wide variety of plays this year,” said Jim DeVivo, the director of education for Playwrights Theatre. “I am impressed with the diverse themes and questions explored in the plays chosen for the Festival and am excited to see them evolve onstage.”

"The NJ Young Playwrights Contest and Festival is one of the most enduring programs of its kind in the country,” said Playwrights Theatre Artistic Director John Pietrowski. “These writers are joining the ranks of some very successful playwrights, including a few who are making a living in the field at present. We applaud these young writers’ artistry and efforts.”

The Chatham students' winning plays will be presented at the University Center's Little Theatre at Kean University at 7 p.m. May 20.