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500 Words

500 Words

Written by Jamie Norris, directed by Jamie King and produced by Green Thumb Theatre (Vancouver, B.C.). Lance, a vocabulary-loving sixth-grader, is reluctantly paired with imaginative third-grader Sylvia as a reading buddy. Focused on winning the school story competition, he’s frustrated, until Sylvia’s vivid ideas spark a magical world he could never have created alone. As the two collaborate, they discover the power of creativity, friendship, and learning from each other. This uplifting story highlights literacy, creative thinking, and personal growth while celebrating different learning styles and the unexpected strengths we find when we work together.

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