We are a group of young writers between the ages of 10-17, who have a passion for theatrical analysis and critique. We are based out of the Waukesha Civic Theatre, and have begun to expand to partner organizations throughout the community.

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To Be or Not To Be

From left to right: Evelyn Ewald as Elizabeth Condell, Madison Nowak as Alice, and Diane Kallas as Rebecca Heminges in The Book of Will at Lake Country Playhouse. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of The Book of Will by Kennedy Freiberg, age 12 The Book of Will is a comedy about William Shakespeare’s friends fighting to get all of his plays published in a book. Though there are a lot of funny moments, this show also has very emotional scenes. In all of these scenes, the a

Lake Country Playhouse

A group of people stand with a fist raised and happy expressions, with a large dragon puppet in the background

Forever Evermore

Mac Heinrich as Magical (center) and the cast of Lovabye Dragon at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Lovabye Dragon by Lucia E. Schrader, age 11 Are you looking for a family-friendly show that’s full of magic? First Stage’s musical production Lovabye Dragon, adapted from the children’s book by Barbara Joosse, is perfect for kids who like dragons, friendship, magic, and music! The creative props, set, and lighting, the lovable music, and the talented acto

First Stage

A girl faces a large purple dragon puppet, who has it's mouth open while its puppeteer smiles

LOVABYE DRAGON Takes Flight at First Stage

Amelia Sajdak as Girl (left) and Penny Whitmore as Magical (right) in Lovabye Dragon at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Lovabye Dragon by Ellory Woodford, age 12 On Saturday January 24th, I was able to attend the opening performance of Lovabye Dragon at First Stage’s Goodman Mainstage Hall. This production was directed by Marion Frank, and is adapted by Jeff Frank and Barbara Joose from Joose’s Girl and Dragon book series. Lovabye Dragon is a fun and

First Stage

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To Be or Not To Be

From left to right: Evelyn Ewald as Elizabeth Condell, Madison Nowak as Alice, and Diane Kallas as Rebecca Heminges in The Book of Will at Lake Country Playhouse. Photo credit: Mark Frohna. A review of The Book of Will by Kennedy Freiberg, age 12 The Book of Will is a comedy about William Shakespeare’s friends fighting to get all of his plays published in a book. Though there are a lot of funny moments, this show also has very emotional scenes. In all of these scenes, the a

Feb 162 min read

Forever Evermore

Mac Heinrich as Magical (center) and the cast of Lovabye Dragon at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Lovabye Dragon by Lucia E. Schrader, age 11 Are you looking for a family-friendly show that’s full of magic? First Stage’s musical production Lovabye Dragon, adapted from the children’s book by Barbara Joosse, is perfect for kids who like dragons, friendship, magic, and music! The creative props, set, and lighting, the lovable music, and the talented acto

Feb 152 min read

LOVABYE DRAGON Takes Flight at First Stage

Amelia Sajdak as Girl (left) and Penny Whitmore as Magical (right) in Lovabye Dragon at First Stage. Photo credit: Paul Ruffolo. A review of Lovabye Dragon by Ellory Woodford, age 12 On Saturday January 24th, I was able to attend the opening performance of Lovabye Dragon at First Stage’s Goodman Mainstage Hall. This production was directed by Marion Frank, and is adapted by Jeff Frank and Barbara Joose from Joose’s Girl and Dragon book series. Lovabye Dragon is a fun and

Feb 73 min read

A young couple stands, looking at each other angrily, while an older couple sits, looking at each other in an eerily similar way

NOW AND THEN: A Story About Life and Choices

From left to right: Jack Anderson as Jamie, Jim Mallmann as Man, Amanda Springob as Abby, and Nichole Kivela as Woman in Now and Then at Sunset Playhouse. Photo credit: Erika Navin. A review of Now and Then by Ava Sabel, age 15 Now and Then is a beautiful story about love, life, regret, and second chances. The show is set in the 1980s at an Irish pub. A young man named Jamie is just about to close up for the night when an older man walks in and offers him money in exchange

Feb 62 min read

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We are a group of young writers between the ages of 10-17, who have a passion for theatrical analysis and critique. We are based out of the Waukesha Civic Theatre, and have begun to expand to partner organizations throughout the community.

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