PLAYWRITING FOR THE STAGE
Combines practical exercises and discussion
Learn key elements of writing for the stage - including narrative development,
theatrical
development, character progression and structure.
The synopsis
can be from a stage play you have already written, one you are currently
writing or one you would like to write.
The synopsis should be no more than 250 words long
If you’ve never written a synopsis before don’t be put off,
all you
need to do is break your idea down into three brief paragraphs:
• The first paragraph deals with what happens at the beginning of your play
• The second paragraph deals with what happens in the middle of your play
• The third paragraph deals with what happens at the end of your play
As well as your synopsis we’d also like to know a little bit about you.
What (if anything) have you written before?
• The first paragraph deals with what happens at the beginning of your play
• The second paragraph deals with what happens in the middle of your play
• The third paragraph deals with what happens at the end of your play
As well as your synopsis we’d also like to know a little bit about you.
What (if anything) have you written before?
What do you
want to write about?
What do you
hope to get from completing the course?
What is your
favourite play; why do you like it?
Are you able to
commit to attending all four sessions?
We are keen to receive applications from writers of all experience levels.
We are keen to receive applications from writers of all experience levels.
Whether you’re
completely new to writing or just new to writing for the stage,
this course
will ignite your passion for playwriting.
DURING THE COURSE:
Work with your tutor, our Artistic Director, who is highly experienced in scriptwriting,
DURING THE COURSE:
Work with your tutor, our Artistic Director, who is highly experienced in scriptwriting,
having already brought a substantial number of successful plays to
the theatre stage.
Specialising in the chosen areas of writing for theatre, you will create a complete script of your own.
Participate in workshops, work on script development and theatre technique towards completing
Specialising in the chosen areas of writing for theatre, you will create a complete script of your own.
Participate in workshops, work on script development and theatre technique towards completing
your material for a final reading of your work.
This Course
allows you to develop your scriptwriting skills, experimenting with styles and
genre,
and also in developing your critical and analytical skills.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
The course is split into four blocks.
Block 1 centres on a critical and analytical approach to scriptwriting, at the end of which you will create a proposal
and the first ten pages of a script. You will then workshop your script.
Block 2 Writing for the Stage: what is required from your script and how it should be adapted
and also in developing your critical and analytical skills.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
The course is split into four blocks.
Block 1 centres on a critical and analytical approach to scriptwriting, at the end of which you will create a proposal
and the first ten pages of a script. You will then workshop your script.
Block 2 Writing for the Stage: what is required from your script and how it should be adapted
to suit the performance
environment.
Block 3 allows you to concentrate on the completion of a full script.
Block 3 allows you to concentrate on the completion of a full script.
Using your
ten-page script, you will have the opportunity to create a full-length script
and in ...
Block 4 your work will be explored and your script will be assessed towards
Block 4 your work will be explored and your script will be assessed towards
possibly used for a production of your short play.
The Course is ideal for emerging writers as well as individuals
The Course is ideal for emerging writers as well as individuals
with suitable levels of
writing experience and academic skill.
Your knowledge of the practice of
scriptwriting will be extended to a detailed and complex level,
you will
develop sophisticated methods of reflecting upon and critically evaluating
writing, and nurture an increased understanding about the nature of your
continuing creativity.
PLAYWRITING COURSE
is over 5 weeks
(A fresh course begins after last one ends so you needn't miss out)
(A fresh course begins after last one ends so you needn't miss out)
The Course costs £60 in total
When enrolling you can pay in full, or in weekly instalments of £12 per week
(Payments are non-refundable)
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