The Last Student

by Meredith Yanchak

On the eve of Luella's retirement from her long high school teaching career, she cleans out her classroom with help from her co-worker, Alice. Another visitor arrives to lead Luella down a path of reflection on her time in education. A story about why teachers show up for their students, year after year.

On the eve of Luella's retirement from her long high school teaching career, she cleans out her classroom with help from her co-worker, Alice. Another visitor arrives to lead Luella down a path of reflection on her time in education. A story about why teachers show up for their students, year after year.

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The Last Student

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  • Megan Thornton: The Last Student by Meredith Yanchak
    “

    A gentle meditation on teaching in America, and the long fingers of trauma. This play celebrates the lasting impact of the student-teacher bond, even when school is no longer a safe place.

    A gentle meditation on teaching in America, and the long fingers of trauma. This play celebrates the lasting impact of the student-teacher bond, even when school is no longer a safe place.

    ”

Development History

  • Reading, The Chameleon Theatre Circle - New Play Festival (One Act Category Winner), 2023
  • Reading, Texas Educational Theatre Association - PlayFest Winner, 2023

Production History

  • Community Theater, Theatre Off the Square New Works Festival Finalist (Weatherford, TX), 2022