The Melvin Invention
Celebrating creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of "cool."
By Megan Tabaque
Directed by Samantha Provenzano
When Max and Abby, two brainy students, use a 3D printer to invent Melvin – the coolest, most confident 7th grader ever – their plan to fit in with the popular crowd takes an unexpected turn. A hilarious and heartwarming play for middle schoolers, The Melvin Invention celebrates creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of "cool." Packed with laughs and relatable moments, this play shows students that being themselves is the coolest thing of all.
Special Presentation for School Groups Only
Woodruff Arts Center Youth & Family programming is supported by The Goizueta Foundation.
In-School Tour
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- Community Night/Day
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- Sensory-friendly
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- Readings
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- Behind the Musical/Play
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- Pay What You Can
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- Interpreted (Sign, Shadow, Open Captioning)
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- Teacher Discount Tickets
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- Teen Discount Tickets
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- Veterans Discount Tickets
A hilarious and heartwarming play for middle schoolers, The Melvin Invention celebrates creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of “cool.”
Oct 27 – Nov 7, 2025
Celebrating creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of “cool.”
By Megan Tabaque
Directed by Samantha Provenzano
When Max and Abby, two brainy students, use a 3D printer to invent Melvin – the coolest, most confident 7th grader ever – their plan to fit in with the popular crowd takes an unexpected turn. A hilarious and heartwarming play for middle schoolers, The Melvin Invention celebrates creativity, individuality, and the true meaning of “cool.” Packed with laughs and relatable moments, this play shows students that being themselves is the coolest thing of all.
Special Presentation for School Groups Only
Woodruff Arts Center Youth & Family programming is supported by The Goizueta Foundation.
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