Mudpie  is a show adapted from original pieces written by young people in our community (Evanston, Skokie, Chicago, etc). We’re looking for anything (short stories, poems, personal essays, rants, reflections) that we can bring to life on stage! The pieces that are selected will be performed this Spring by a group of young actors (grades 6-8). Young authors whose stories are selected for Mudpie will get complimentary tickets to the show(s) and receive official recognition in the show program.   

This will be Mudlark’s 10th Mudpie production.

We are looking for any writing that young people are passionate about! These pieces could be short stories, poems, speeches, personal essays, original fairy tales, rants, reflections, or free-writes. They can be serious, silly, or abstract. These pieces will be performed by young actors grades 6-8, so please ensure that content is appropriate for this age group.

WRITING PROMPTS:

“When I think of my country, I think of…” 

“I really cannot stand…”

“Once I had a dream where…”

If you could travel back in time to one specific day, what would it be and why? 

Write a recipe for happiness

“I always get sad when I…”

“If I could become an expert in something, it would be…”

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY JANUARY 18th

Young authors will be notified if their writing piece was chosen to be a part of this year’s Mudpie by the end of March. If a piece is not chosen for the production during the Spring of 2025, there is a possibility for its inclusion in future performances.