Argues that the leading professional children's theaters should commit themselves to a group of proven professional playwrights as the surest way to nurture the feasibility and aesthetic sensibility of children's theater. (SR)

Presents an interview with children's playwright Aurand Harris, who shares thoughts about his work, advises playwrights, and offers a cautionary note on the future of children's theater. (SR)

Explores the distance all dramatists travel to one extent or another and in their own ways to arrive at a play for children--the questions asked, the ideas sparked, the progression followed. (SR)

Describes how the Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Very Special Arts Hawaii developed the annual THEATREFEST, a successful program celebrating the work of young playwrights and performers. Discusses how the project came about and how it is yearly put together. (SR)

Describes playwright Suzan Zeder's collaboration with playwright David Saar and director Carol Evans on the development of a script for young audiences which deals with the AIDS virus. (SR)

Discusses the author's techniques of incorporating storytelling and playwriting in the early childhood classroom. Includes responses to questions concerning her pioneering research on storytelling in the classroom. (RS)