Playwriting Program Highlights

Testimonials

"It got me into a better mindset about college, it gave me a lot more direction and determination about the things I wanted, and helped me to find “my people”. I genuinely couldn’t be happier." – 2026 Cherub

“I truly had such an amazing time. Thank you to all of the faculty who made this program possible. I really feel like I learned so much from everyone and not just about writing, but about college and responsibility and so much more. I’m so honored to have been apart of the Cherubs program this year.” – 2026 Cherub

"I thought it was really neat. I liked being a part of the process of putting on my play and getting some feedback from people who have experience with the theater industry. As we were working towards the staged reading, I really just wanted to soak up all sorts of advice I could from the professionals. I loved what the actors and director did with my play." – 2026 Cherub

“I already anticipated loving the program due to its singularity/unique concept and my love for both theater and writing, but the campus atmosphere, incredible instructors, and the wonderful dorm/social experience exceeded my expectations.” – 2025 Cherub

"“Writing is revising” is a truth that most aspiring writers never grasp. Students who come to campus over the summer get it in three weeks. I see their work grow by leaps and bounds as they continuously revise and study with the faculty. I see their minds blown by the experience of living on the Northwestern campus. They never want to leave! But when they do, they leave with a peer group of writers who they can trust moving forward. I wish I could go!" – Ian Merrigan, NHSI Playwriting Instructor