Explore the territory of dramatic writing — building stories, characters & worlds for the stage, & developing a new piece of your own.

Dig into the full spectrum of playwriting — with workshops on process, form and technique, and group critique sessions that develop your individual approach to writing for performance.

Over eight weeks, we’ll explore playwriting in a wide range of forms: from realism and adaptations to immersive theatre, musicals and verbatim plays. In-depth sessions on writing dialogue, crafting character and dramatic world-building will be paired with weekly critique sessions, giving each writer dedicated time to interrogate your ideas and find your unique style. You’ll come away with a full understanding of the playwright’s tools and techniques and new connections with fellow scriptwriters.

In this workshop you’ll learn:

• Playwriting in various forms
• Character, dialogue, story structure, world-building & stagecraft
• Practical tips for getting script ideas onto the page
• More about your own writing through group critique sessions

Time requirements

• Writers will be encouraged to work on their own scripts throughout, but no specific time requirements.

Materials

• All reading materials will be provided.

Who should take this workshop?

• Playwrights of all levels can hit the ground running in this workshop. Beginners will find a thorough introduction to the craft; intermediate and advanced writers will discover new approaches and have space to stretch their abilities.

If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.