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“Playwrights talk among themselves, and the Jackie White Competition is considered among the ten most significant in America for children’s theatre plays. It is well-respected as a venue which has encouraged the development and production of new works for young audiences, and I’m very proud to have won it.”
- Evan Guilford Blake, 2006 Jackie White Memorial Play Writing Winner

2007 JACKIE WHITE MEMORIAL
PLAY WRITING CONTEST WINNERS

FIRST PLACE: WHAT WOULD PICASSO SAY?

by Dorene Fisher, Staunton, VA

Using the convention of a play within a play, this farce explores the relationship between art and reality, and teaches us that, although an artist's desire to produce a work of art can be difficult and frustrtating, a true artist will strive to persevere.

SECOND PLACE (tie): JACOB AND MARIE

by Daris Howard, St. Anthony, ID

A Captain of the Guard, Jacob, attempts to civilize a willful Princess, Marie.  Over time, their clashes of wit and will develop into friendship and eventually love.  Will the Queen bless their union and give them the happy ending they desire?

SECOND PLACE (tie): MEET ME AT THE FAIR

by Claudia Haas, White Bear Lake, MN

This delightful play chronicles a magical day at the State Fair in 1947.  Wishes are granted, taken away, and blown in the breeze for a young girl affecrted with polio, who discovers unexpected strength to go on.

HONORABLE MENTION: Kisso The Bear Meets The Princesses  

by Diane Purdy, Quincy, MA

HONORABLE MENTION: Small Talk 

by Richard J. Budin, Clearwater, FL

HONORABLE MENTION: Young King Arthur

by James Engelhardt, Glendale, CA