​Coeur D' Alene Reservation

Our longest running collaboration. Almost 20 years ago, Artistic Director Thomas Dean Kellogg visited the Coeur D’ Alene Reservation with the hopes of developing a mentored playwriting program. Thanks to Dr. Chris Meyer, the CD’A Tribe Department of Education, and the Tribal Council, our work is still going strong! This year MAPP engages with their Summer Youth Internship Program exploring the tribe’s environmental work and the history of the Hangman Creek Watershed, as taught by Tribal Elders. The 2025 program is unique, as it spans over four weeks and combines our online and in-person workshops. If you would like to contribute directly to this community, please do so below or spread the word by sharing the link to this page.

“The MAPP program remains as one of the most memorable and rewarding that I have ever taken part in. The students blossomed into confident playwrights before our eyes. I watched them as they heard their words spoken and so highly respected by professional actors. Couldn’t have been better.” Ginger Rankin - Coeur D’ Alene Professional Writer/Mentor