The 2008 Express Tour Plays
The following plays were performed in the Spring 2008 Tour. Each was written by a student in YPT’s In-School Playwriting Program:
The True Power of Friendship
by Jane Stirling
Bow-wow needs a friend. Perhaps Witch Long Nose who lives deep in the forest can help? Centaurs and vampire bats round out the cast as a dog and a witch go on an adventure to find the true power of friendship.
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The Truth Behind the Hare vs. the Tortoise
by Sandra Villegas
What really happened on that fateful day? This fresh take on the famous Aesop fable was penned by a student with a strong ear for modern dialogue and a deeply held sense of justice. Join Snail, Squirrel, Skunk and Deer in cheering for your favorite racer.
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Love What!? No!? Me a 10 Year Old?! What? Uh-oh!!
by Mayra Rivera
Jacqueline is confused about her new friend, Brian. Some people think he’s....well, stinky. Is it worth sacrificing her favorite doll to keep people from calling him her boyfriend?
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Express Tour Schedule Spring 2008
In 2008 the Express Tour visited over 35 different schools, community centers, hospitals and retirement homes in less than five weeks!
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Week One, April 7 - 11:
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Week Two, April 14 - 18:
- Express Tour Showcase At GALA Hispanic Theatre
- Kelly Miller Middle School
- Clara Muhammad School
- Sitar Arts Center
- Fillmore Arts Center
- Pine Crest Elementary School
- Patricia R. Harris Educational Center
- Strathmore Elementary School
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Week Three, April 21 - 25:
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Week Four, April 28 - May 2:
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Week Five, May 5 - 9:
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2008 Express Tour Photo Albums
The slideshows below feature pictures from YPT’s 2008 Express Tour. Pictures are organized by show.
To see all of YPT’s interactive photo albums visit our main photo page.
Photos by Liz Lynch.
Spring 2008 Express Tour Video Interview
Watch video from YPT’s Spring 2008 Express Tour!
Interview with Sandra Villegas, Playwright of The Truth Behind the Hare Vs. The Tortoise
The 2007 Express Tour Plays
The following plays were featured in the Spring 2007 Express Tour. Future tours may feature these and other plays. All plays were written by students in YPT’s programs.
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Magnet Dude has a secret --- metal terrifies him! When a super villain seeks to exploit this weakness, he must face the fact that even superheroes need a little help from their friends. What happens next? Find out in our first play, Magnet Dude, by Kyrtham Franco. Playwright Kyrtham Franco is in the sixth grade at Capitol City Public Charter School in Washington, D.C.
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True Friends by Clare Mari Rock
When two girls turn against their “know it all” friend Emily, they learn a valuable lesson about life, family and what it means to really be a true friend. Clare Mari Rock is in the sixth grade at Francis Scott Key Elementary in Washington, D.C.
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The Enemy Attacks! by Julia Margrit Winkler
What happens when the broccoli is tired of being the most ignored vegetable on the party platter? This imaginative play "dips" into the inner lives of vegetables and...humanity...with hilarious and wise outcomes! Julia Margrit Winkler is in the fifth grade at the Francis Scott Key Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
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All’s Fair in Love and War by Irene Wu
A long time ago, in a faraway land…when Arina, a beautiful and talented young woman, is handpicked by the Queen to be her new bodyguard, the Prince can’t believe that a girl is responsible for protecting his mother from harm. In this funny and smart play on girl power, the Kingdom (and the Prince) learn that a woman can do everything a man can do and that, in the end, all’s fair in love and war. Irene Wu is a junior at Wilson High School in Washington, D.C.
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Who’s the Big Bad Wolf? by Christian Blanco
When Brian draws pictures of his step-dad that look like a wolf, his teachers think he’s joking. Little do they know that when Brian’s step-dad gets angry, he transforms from a regular man into a full-blown werewolf. This dynamic and fantastical play shows us how one student can use his imagination to overcome anything. Christian Blanco is a junior at Bell Multicultural High School in Columbia Heights.
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