ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence is a national initiative that invites teen writers and playwrights ages 13 to 19 to confront the issue of gun violence through original 10-minute plays. Students submit their work during an annual window each spring, with selected plays featured in staged readings held simultaneously at theatres and community organizations across the country. The program connects young writers with teachers, theatres, and advocates who help bring these powerful stories to life for real audiences. It is a meaningful opportunity for teen playwrights to develop their craft while contributing to one of the most important conversations happening in America today.
Crafting original stories, poems, or scripts that express ideas and imagination.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Speaking up and taking action on behalf of a cause or group of people.
Bringing people together around a shared cause to create real change.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Writing to convince a reader of a position using evidence and logic.
Students write original short plays confronting gun violence, directly developing playwriting and narrative craft.
Activity emphasizes researching and communicating about social issues to spark critical conversations and action.
Students create theatrical works that examine and confront gun violence policy issues at a community level.
Activity involves organizing readings, coordinating with schools and theatres, and mobilizing communities around a cause.
Students participate in staged readings and performances of plays about gun violence throughout the year.
Community Experiences
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