Mighty Playwrights 2024
Every child has a story to tell.
Mighty Playwrights is an annual program, working in collaboration with the region's primary schools to bring the joy of writing and story telling to the next generation of young people. Goulburn Mulwaree Library's Mighty Playwrights program inspires young people to discover the power of their own thoughts and voices through literacy education, story telling, and the performing arts. Mighty Playwrights encourages and celebrates self expression, lifelong learning, and the free exploration of ideas and the imagination.
Mighty Playwrights 2024
Six young writers, aged 9-12 years, and nominated by their schools, worked tirelessly in the Library to develop and write short stage plays. Through mentor relationships with professional writers, illustrators, actors, and musicians, our Mighty Playwrights created some amazing stories, about issues that are important to them, in their own words and with their own individual style.
Goulburn's Lieder Theatre Company took the completed play scripts and turned them into magical full-scale stage productions, complete with original music by the Hume Conservatorium's Mighty Tunesmiths, and original artworks by Goulburn Regional Art Gallery's afternoon art club.
Amity Chandler
Bradfordville Public School.
All Hail the Princesses
Clara, a new student at Fairy Tale High, has just learned about a competition to see who the next Queen will be. She gets caught up in a cast of colourful characters as she walks the line between her sense of what is right and fair and her desire to win.
Amity was mentored by musician and teacher, Andy Picker.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Callum White, mentored by Greg Angus, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Eli Pocock
St Joseph's Primary School.
Checkmate
Two nations are at war. Can one soldier save his platoon or will he be betrayed? A drama and action play with themes of betrayal, friendship, loyalty, and strategy.
Eli was mentored by actor and musician, Alfie Walker.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Elliot Ross, mentored by Greg Angus, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Ethan Shearer
Tallong Public School.
The Suit, The Cape, and The Powers
Two unlikely friends form an alliance to help defeat an otherworldly enemy. A play about heroism, jealousy, and justice, and about the dark side of people who have superpowers.
Ethan was mentored by actor and director, Suze Smith.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Austin Johnson, mentored by Steve Routley, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Lacey Craig
Windellama Public School.
Crocodile Rhythm
A hilarious romp through the swamp with a family of gymnastic crocodiles and their pets. A play about family and fun.
Lacey was mentored by teacher, Charmian Cribb.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Zadan Evans, mentored by Steve Routley, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Zoe Ferguson
Goulburn North Public School.
Tooth-mas (An Origin Story)
An epic adventure tale featuring the Tooth Fairy and her assistant, Smash the cavetised tooth. A play about kindness, fairness, loyalty, and equality.
Zoe was mentored by teacher and Mighty Playwrights founding partner, Greg Angus.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Lil Hazelton, mentored by Andy Picker, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Zoe Jurisic
Ss Peter & Paul's Primary School.
The Case of the Missing Brain Cells
An entire town has suddenly lost their memory. Can one citizen solve the riddle and restore the town's memories? A play about power, revenge, and justice.
Zoe is mentored by teacher, actor, and playwright, Cara Robinson.
Stage production directed by Blake Selmes, Lieder Theatre Company. Original music and soundscapes by Jayden Makeham, mentored by Andy Picker, Hume Conservatorium and illustrations by Afternoon Art Club, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights Documentary, chronicling the program in its first year.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2023 films.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2022 films.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2021 films.
Watch the Mighty Playwrights 2020 films.
For more information about the Mighty Playwrights program contact the Library.
The Mighty Playwrights program would not be possible without the support and encouragement of a whole community of people and organisations.
