1.   As part of their curriculum, students have classes in dance, voice, play writing and theater history as well as acting.

2.   Both Wharton and James tried their hands at play writing with disastrous consequences.

3.   Play writing, however, is for McLaughlin an occupation that can quickly bring you down to earth.

4.   The large prizes awarded by the foundation are unheard of in play writing.

5.   What most kids really want is the ability to make a statement about the human condition through play writing.