2020 Writing Contest Winners

Grand Prize:

*Tried to Block My Shot by Waad D., 6th Grade at Irving Weber Elementary School in Iowa City IA

First Prize:

*To Make Some Science by Olivia R., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA

*The Kind Koala by Brynn K., 5th Grade at West Delaware Middle School, Manchester IA

Jack and the Mystery of the Mansion by Ethan H., 4th Grade at Westfield Elementary, Robbins? IA

Second Prize:

The Garden Idea, by Annie K., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary School, Marion IA

*My Grandpa’s Story by Chelsea M. and Madison N., 6th Grade at Ed White Elementary School,

Eldridge IA

Alien Equality by Miles R. S., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA

*Replaced by Samantha G., 6th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA

Friends Come Together by Eleanor J. and Karson R., 3rd Grade at George Washington Carver Elementary, Dubuque IA

Third Prize:

Daisy’s Adventure by Whitney B., 3rd Grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, Moline IL

The Mayor’s Big Problem by Weston H., 3rd Grade at Strawberry Hill Elementary School, Anamosa IA

The Cancer Hero by Naomi K., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA

The Mystery of the Missing Cat by Payton C. and Kaylie B. 3rd Grade at South Winneshiek Elementary, Ossian IA

First Flight by Mrs. Eell’s 3rd Grade Class at Viola Gibson Elementary School, Cedar Rapids IA

The Big Mistake by Hannah K., Addison S., and Kennedy R., 6th Grade at Louisa-Muscatine Elementary, Letts IA

The Pencil and the Eraser by Abi L., 5th Grade at Crestwood Elementary School, Cresco IA

Frank, Jason, Zach, and the Robot Army by Liam H., 5th Grade at Decorah Middle School, Decorah IA

The Day My Mom Told Me to Clean My Room by Alana C., 2nd Grade at Lambert Elementary,

Manchester IA

*Animals Teaching a Lesson by Reagan C., 3rd Grade at Lambert Elementary, Manchester IA

Special Recognition

*Puppy Science Gone Wrong by Afton D., Aditi M., Stella R., and Remy W., 4th Grade at Echo Hill Elementary, Marion IA

An (*) indicates the story will be performed live in the Old Creamery’s Character Lab.

Please Note:
Entries submitted to the 2020 Writing Contest may be freely adapted by the Old Creamery Theatre Company. While remaining faithful to the idea, purpose, and intent of the young writer, we reserve the right to use their work in any manner that is consistent with our mission of bringing a high-quality, live, professional theatrical experience to our young audiences. This includes editing for length, creating new dialogue, adding music, and making changes in the material if such changes enhance the dramatic or entertainment value of the piece. Also understand that not all prize-winning stories will be performed and some material used in the final production may receive a special recognition rather than a monetary award.

Check back in the fall for guidelines for the 2021 Writing Contest!

Character Lab will be touring from February 17th through May 15th, 2020. For more information or to schedule a performance please contact us at
319-622-6034 ext. 112 or schooltour@oldcreamery.com