Linda Oatman High - Script to Screen

Script to Screen is a program for grades 3-12.

Spark students’ creativity in a one-of-a-kind program that elevates skills in writing, public speaking, performing, acting, self-confidence, problem-solving, and teamwork.

STEAM concepts including aspects of history, science, technology, engineering, math, and art may be included within the screenplay, meeting state standards and mandates, all while engaging students in an exciting and entertaining workshop.

How It Works:

Script to Screen meets as a two-hour after-school club for eight to ten weeks, led by author/screenwriter Linda Oatman High and educational expert/teacher Tamie Myers. On the first day of the program, students brainstorm ideas for their movie. The remaining workshops are filled with writing, rehearsing, memorizing lines, and working on acting techniques. Two Saturday sessions lasting three hours each are scheduled with the filmmaker, Dylan Bordner. After editing, the film is shown on the big screen in a local movie theatre for a red-carpet celebration.

Why Your Students Need It:

Script to Screen sparks creativity as well as an interest in writing and acting. The program benefits fluency and improves reading skills, public speaking, vocabulary, and visual thinking. Students will also learn to boost their communication skills through clear speech and active listening, with emotional growth, empathy, and self-expression. Teamwork and confidence are built into the program, and working as an in-person group encourages real-life, non-virtual friendships.Growth is experienced in the five core development skills:

Express - to explain
Describe - to argue
Explore/Learn - to persuade
Entertain - to evaluate
Inform - to problem solve

Past Programs:

The program launched at Greenwich Elementary in February of 2025, with the movie Imagine All the History being shown at the Strand Theatre in Kutztown, PA on April 25th. Script to Screen brought the community together, with local businesses donating pizzas, drinks, cookies, and printed posters. A local high school student contributed by designing the movie’s cover art.

Imagine All the History may be seen here:

About the Team:

Linda Oatman High has written more than 30 books for children and teens, with many of her books winning awards and honors. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. She teaches both nationally and internationally, working with students of all ages, and Linda has been a visiting author at more than 400 schools throughout the U.S. since 1995. Linda was the only American on a shortlist of six authors for the Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award in the UK, and her work has been awarded many fellowships, scholarships, and honors.

Tamie Myers experience and education includes being a Girl Scout Leader for 15 years, as well as a VBS/Sunday School Teacher for 12+ years. She has five years of puppet show experience, and she holds a Bachelor of Science from Kutztown University in Elementary Education and Special Education.

Dylan Bordner is our filmmaker, cameraman, and editor. His role in the program takes place during the last two Saturdays of the workshops when he films the movie in three-hour increments. Dylan has been creating professional videos for more than five years, and he currently works as a social media content creator for businesses in Kutztown, PA.

Together, Script to Screen LTD (Linda, Tamie, and Dylan) assists your students in creating the magic of film that will be shown in a red-carpet gala on the big screen of a local movie theatre.

How To Schedule:

Call Linda at 717-572-7152 or email lohigh@frontiernet.net. We’d love to work with your school, summer camp, or Scout group.

Our Mission:

To create an inclusive environment where kids can come together and work collaboratively on a screenplay to be shown at a local theatre.

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