Introduction to Playwriting (Live Online)

Do you have a story that you have always wanted to see brought to life on stage? This course provides a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of playwriting, covering essential elements such as character development, crafting authentic dialogue, constructing compelling plots, and understanding dramatic structure. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on writing exercises, and group discussions, students will explore the complete playwriting process from the initial spark of an idea all the way through to a fully realized script. By the conclusion of the class, students will have gained a deeper and more nuanced understanding of dramatic storytelling and will have completed their own original short play ready for performance!